I have an interest and passion in religious studies and am keen to pursue a degree in religion to further develop my knowledge, ambition and understanding which I will eventually take up to a PGCE qualification. Studying Religion and Ethics at GCSE I became fascinated by the various faiths of the world and how religious beliefs influence attitudes, lifestyle and behaviour; this influenced my choice of A' Level and at A' Level I particularly enjoyed studying Judaism and Buddhism on a much deeper level. My A Level in Religious Studies gave me an insight into how Orthodox Jews still manage to maintain Jewish law in the 21st century and I wish to continue my exploration of world religions in the modern world in higher education. I really enjoyed my Buddhist module and believe that the teachings on Dukkha and Karma are very important for everyone in the 21st century. I am also an avid philosopher and have enjoyed discussing fundamental questions such as "why does evil exist?" and “how can we prove that God exists?” These are fundamental questions that require answers, and I want to pursue Schol...