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Why Study Religious Studies?
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Does God exist?
Why am I here?
Why is there evil and suffering in the world?
Can miracles really happen?
Was Jesus mad, bad or God?
If you have ever wondered about the answers to questions such as these, then Religious Studies is the subject for you!
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Will I enjoy it?
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You will enjoy Religious Studies if:
• You like discussing and arguing about the big questions of life.
• You are looking for a course that is rigorous, challenging, academic and will make you think.
• You are open to explore your own beliefs and assumptions.
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Course Content
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AS: Two units of work are studied - Philosophy of Religion, including topics such as Arguments for the existence of God; Evil and Suffering; Miracles, and The Fourth Gospel, including topics such as Authorship and Date, Women in the Gospel and the ministry of Jesus. The coursework is on a topic of your choosing.
A2: Further studies are undertaken in Philosophy of Religion and The Fourth Gospel. In Philosophy, topics include the Nature of Religious Experience, Critiques of Religious Belief, Life after Death and Religious Language. In the Fourth Gospel, topics include the Purpose of the Gospel, the Prologue, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. There is also a study of how Philosophy and New Testament studies can relate to one another.
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Assessment
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AS: 2 x 1 hour 30 minutes papers and 1 piece of coursework
A2: 3 x 1 hour 30 minutes papers
Coursework Requirements: One piece of coursework of approximately 2500 words for AS Level only.
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Tell me more…
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• Religious Studies helps you to develop many vital skills such as critical thinking and analysis, more sophisticated written and verbal expression and confidence in explaining your own views and in sensitively challenging the views of others.
• No assumptions are made about your religious beliefs and personal religious commitment is not necessary for a full understanding and enjoyment of the course.
• It is a serious academic discipline which is widely respected by universities.
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