Sixth Form Courses 2022 to 2023

A Level Religious Studies Additional entry requirements: A minimum of grade 5 in GCSE Religious Studies required. Why study Religious Studies at Thornleigh Sixth Form? Thornleigh Sixth Form has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality Religious Studies courses and this is an extension of the success that we achieve with our GCSE classes. This subject allows you to develop your understanding about key questions regarding the existence of God, the problems of belief, how the Church is structured, the development of ethical principles concerning behaviour, war and sexual ethics and why some medical procedures present ethical problems. Having a good religious knowledge is often something that supports the work and ethos of many major businesses and corporations in addition to enhancing skills that are critical for caring professions such as nursing, social work, public services and teaching. Course Description Religious Studies is made up of three core elements: • The Philosophy of Religion • Ethical Theories • Study of religion - Christianity Philosophy of Religion comprises a study of Philosophical arguments about the existence of God and selected problems in the study of the Philosophy of Religion. Ethics comprises a study of ethical concepts and dilemmas. Within the study of religion we will explore the following topics: • Sources of wisdom and authority • God/gods/ultimate reality • Self, death and the afterlife • Good conduct and key moral principles • Expression of religious identity • Religion, gender and sexuality • Religion and science • Religion and secularisation • Religion and religious pluralism. This course combines a balance of teacher-directed and more independent student enquiry. It gives students the opportunity to undertake individual research into a topic in which they are particularly interested such as euthanasia, abortion or genetic engineering. What support will I receive? Our dedicated team of RE teachers are always on call to help and to support you in your studies. As well as having well-structured and developed lessons you will receive free resource materials, revision guides, access to key related websites and your teacher will always be just an email away when you are out of class. As the exams draw closer there will be scheduled, and personally arranged, revision classes for you to top-up your existing knowledge to help you to move closer to your target grade. 24 Sixth Form Course Guide