Sociology Philosophy & Religion
In our Philosophy and Religion lessons at Lingfield, students are given a safe environment in which to explore philosophical, ethical, religious and secular ideas, their own thoughts, and the arguments of others. Lessons are interactive, with students encouraged to take an active, rather than passive role. Lessons are also relevant. We delve into issues that impact on all of us, and which appear all around us in our everyday lives, in the media, and in the world we live in.
We believe in a questioning approach. We ask complex questions, and analyse and evaluate answers. We do not, however, teach the answer.
We set high standards for students, and expect students to meet them. The material covered in Philosophy and Religion is intellectually challenging, but also interesting and stimulating.
It teaches us about real life
Courses offered
GCSE Sociology - New for 2026
Sociology is a key subject in understanding our evolving culture and society, allowing students to create their own social awareness. This awareness is continually developed throughout the course through active engagement in both the classroom and the contemporary world.
The subject deep-dives into all aspects of the social world, including family structures, generations, educational processes, crime, patterns of deviation, and more. All themes discussed are key developmental points for our students as they learn to understand the world around them. Within topics, students can expect to identify, learn, and apply theoretical and research methods to their work, while also having the opportunity to sample sociological processes through representative and non-representative techniques.
There are two components to the course:
Component 1
Considers how human beings acquire their identity and examines the process of passing on culture from generation to generation and in diverse settings. Students will study:
- Key concepts and the processes of cultural transmission
- Families
- Education
Component 2
Enhances awareness of the social world through an examination of social structures and their influence on human behaviour. Students will study:
- Social differentiation and stratification
- Crime and deviance
- Sociological enquiry and research methods
A Level Sociology - New for 2026
Sociology A Level is an engaging subject for anyone curious about people, culture and social change. It will help you make sense of the world around you - why people behave the way they do, how society is organised, and what shapes our identities and opportunities.
Mr Alexander Gaunt
Head of Sociology, Philosophy & Religion