Students will study three components: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and Developments in Religious Thought. Philosophy of Religion explores the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle, philosophical views on the soul and body, differing beliefs about life after death, arguments for God’s existence and challenges to the belief in God e.g. the problem of evil. In the Religion and Ethics component students examine a range of ethical theories including natural law, situation ethics, Kantian ethics and utilitarianism. These ethical theories are then applied to moral issues such as euthanasia, business ethics and sexual ethics. Students will also explore ideas about conscience and challenges to the view that conscience comes from God. The third paper is Developments in Religious Thought and focuses on Christianity. This will include Christian beliefs about God and Christ, life after death, views regarding the roles of men and women, feminist theology and the ideas of atheistic thinkers such as Marx, Dawkins and Freud. The course enables students to respond critically and engage with a wealth of philosophical, ethical and religious concepts, equipping them with analytical skills readily transferable to other subjects.
Achieve at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature in addition to 4 further GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4. GCSE Grade 6 or above in Religious Studies If not studied previously, at least GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
Students will sit three 2 hour written papers at A Level, with each paper being of an equal weight.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ |
Students will study three components: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and Developments in Religious Thought. Philosophy of Religion explores the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle, philosophical views on the soul and body, differing beliefs about life after death, arguments for God’s existence and challenges to the belief in God e.g. the problem of evil. In the Religion and Ethics component students examine a range of ethical theories including natural law, situation ethics, Kantian ethics and utilitarianism. These ethical theories are then applied to moral issues such as euthanasia, business ethics and sexual ethics. Students will also explore ideas about conscience and challenges to the view that conscience comes from God. The third paper is Developments in Religious Thought and focuses on Christianity. This will include Christian beliefs about God and Christ, life after death, views regarding the roles of men and women, feminist theology and the ideas of atheistic thinkers such as Marx, Dawkins and Freud. The course enables students to respond critically and engage with a wealth of philosophical, ethical and religious concepts, equipping them with analytical skills readily transferable to other subjects.
Achieve at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature in addition to 4 further GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4. GCSE Grade 6 or above in Religious Studies If not studied previously, at least GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
Students will sit three 2 hour written papers at A Level, with each paper being of an equal weight.
