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Our Entry Level Religious Studies is made up of nine options: four based on Christianity and five based on other world religions.

Students must study two options from the list below. However, Option 9 may not be taken with either Option 2 or Option 3.


Option 1

Jesus and the Foundation of Christianity

Option 2

Christian Life in Contemporary Society

Option 3

Christian Life and Worship

Option 4

Sikhism in Contemporary Society

Option 5

Hinduism in Contemporary Society

Option 7

Judaism in Contemporary Society

Option 6

Buddhism in Contemporary Society

Option 8

Islam in Contemporary Society

Option 9

Christian Practice and Morality

Students are assessed through a combination of:


  • a controlled classroom test;
  • a final exam; and
  • continuous assessment coursework assignments.

This blend of assessment techniques allows students to show their learning in a variety of ways.