A Level Religious Studies

This distance learning course offers an academic approach to the study of religion and is accessible to candidates of any religious persuasion or none.

This A Level Religious Studies course encourages students to develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, a rigorous study of religion and its relation to the wider world. Treat the subject as an academic discipline by developing knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a specialist study of religion. Adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion and Reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of their learning.

At UK Open Learning we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive tutors. Your tutor support will start as soon as you receive your course and will be valid for 12 months. All our tutors are highly qualified with extensive experience in supporting distance learning students. You contact your tutor via email and they are responsible for marking assignments answering your questions and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Basic English reading and writing skills are required.

It is recommended that 150 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the AS examinations. It is recommended that 150 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the A2 examinations.

Unit 1 and Unit 2 – Introduction to Religious Studies. Unit 3: Studies in Religion. Unit 4: Religion and Human Experience. The course covers a wide range of topics such as The New Testament, Buddhism or Hinduism or Sikhism, The resurrection of Jesus and many other fascinating topics.

UK Open Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres but it is entirely your responsibility to find a centre which will accept you as an external candidate. In some cases you should be prepared to travel to another town or city to take your exams.

AQA

Throughout the course there will be self-assessment questions, and tutor marked questions, to enable students to monitor their progress.