Hinduism

Hinduism AS & A Level CIE

Hinduism AS and A Level simply require reading and writing in English so are open to all pupils, provided they have achieved at least a high grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature. The courses offer a deep insight into philosophy and the nature of ultimate reality. They include finding out about the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. They also feature the wonderful stories of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as great teachers of Eastern philosophy, from Shankara to the present day. Buddhism and Jainism are explored, and issues such as colonialism and the status of women. AS and A Level Hinduism, like all other arts based qualifications, will prepare you for a large range of arts degrees and complement and contrast well with science A Levels. Three trips are available for students who take AS and A Level Hinduism: a trip to Malta, a trip to visit the Sanskrit department in Oxford University and a local trip to an exhibition of interest.

Requirements: 7 or high 6 in both English Language and English Literature at GCSE

Papers 1 and 2 (for AS Level 9487) Dharma and stages of life Life and Liberation Vedas, Epics and Manu Nature of Ultimate Reality

Papers 3 and 4 (for A Level 9487) Philosophical Systems – Yoga, Non-duality etc Religious perspectives New Movements ‘Caste’ System and Status of Women

A Level candidates sit all four papers

The eastern philosophy is truly captivating.

From studying ancient eastern scriptures, questions arose such as “Who am I?” and “What is my purpose?” which has fed my curiosity about our existence and inspired me to consider the answers to these questions. Lucie