Religious Studies A Level Linear

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The AS RS course comprises of two units: Foundations and Investigations, each unit makes up 50% of the AS and will be assessed by an examination for both units. Foundations: 50% Ethics-: The Relationship Between Morality and Religion-: Utilitarianism -: Situation Ethics-: Sexual Ethics/War and peace Buddhism-: The Origins of Buddhism/Life & Background of the Buddha-: Key Buddhist Themes: Karma, Nirvana, The Three Fires, The Three Refuges, The Four Noble Truths-: Meditation Investigations: 50% This unit of the AS course encourages the student to develop their independent research skills. Students will investigate the topic of ethical concepts in the World Religions and assess the relevance or otherwise of these in the modern world. The unit is assessed by an extended essay which the student produces independently then reproduces under exam conditions.

Course information

Name: Religious Studies A Level Linear Qualification title: GCE A Level in Religious Studies Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The course is assessed by examination; candidates are required to sit two papers, one on Buddhism and the Ethics (1hr 45mins) and one on the investigations unit (1hr 15mins). Each paper makes up 50% of the AS grade. As well as this all students will be required to complete the essays set throughout the year by their teachers on each of the topic areas. A2 The A2 course is a development on the themes studied at AS, this will include: Philosophy of Religion-: Religious Language -: Debates on the Non-Existence of God-: Life and Death-: Religious Experience Buddhism-: Nirvana-: Buddhist Scriptures-: Mahayana Buddhism-: Buddhist Denominations/Pure Land/Zen-: Synoptic Unit The subject encourages a deeper awareness and understanding of religion and its influence on society. It promotes an informed enquiry into religious traditions and thinking, irrespective of personal belief. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20170119 13:25:52 Updated 20170119 13:25:52

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Peter Symonds College: Adult Education
Further Education
ace@psc.ac.uk
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