A Level

A Level:

Exam Board: CCEA

In A Level RE, two units are studied. The two units we study here in St Patrick’s are AS2 An Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles and A22 Themes in Selected Letters of St Paul and AS7 Ethics with Special Reference to Issues in Medical Ethics and A27 Global Ethics.

Through studying GCE Religious Studies, students have opportunities to:

· develop knowledge and understanding of religion;

· discuss and evaluate religious beliefs, practices and values;

· develop an interest in and enthusiasm for religious studies;

· develop an understanding of spiritual, moral and cultural issues;

· adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion; and

· reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes.

Candidates are expected to relate knowledge of the two areas of study to ‘other aspects of human experience’ at AS Level and A2. In this way they can relate issues to historical or contemporary society.

The AS units make up 40% of the full A level, and the A2 units make up 60%.

RE is a fascinating subject and can lead into jobs such as Law, Education, Social Work, Counselling, Health Care, Media and many more.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/theology-and-religious-studies