In the Philosophy component you will look at whether we can prove the existence of God, how we can define Religious Language, how the problem of evil can prove or disprove the existence of God and many other areas. In the Ethics component you will look at the different ethical theories and then will apply these theories to the areas of Euthanasia, Sexual Ethics and Business Ethics. For the Religion component we study Buddhism, within this we delve into the different forms of Buddhism, the origins of the Buddha himself and other areas such as Gender within Buddhism.
You will need English grade 5, Maths grade 5, RE grade 5. You will need to have at least 6 GCSEs at level 4 and above (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
Philosophy of Religion: Ancient Philosophical influences. The nature of the soul, mind and body. Arguments about the existence or non existence of God. The nature and impact of religious experience. The challenge for religious belief of the problem of evil. Ideas about the nature of God. Issues in Religious Language. Religion and Ethics: Normative ethical theories. The application of ethical theory to two contemporary issues of importance. Ethical language and thought. Debates surrounding the significant ideas of conscience. Sexual ethics and the influence on ethical thought of developments in religious beliefs. Developments in Religious Thought. Religious Beliefs, values and teachings, their interconnections and how they vary historically and in the contemporary world. Sources of religious wisdom and authority. Practices which shape and express religious identity, and how these vary within a tradition.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5HX |
In the Philosophy component you will look at whether we can prove the existence of God, how we can define Religious Language, how the problem of evil can prove or disprove the existence of God and many other areas. In the Ethics component you will look at the different ethical theories and then will apply these theories to the areas of Euthanasia, Sexual Ethics and Business Ethics. For the Religion component we study Buddhism, within this we delve into the different forms of Buddhism, the origins of the Buddha himself and other areas such as Gender within Buddhism.
You will need English grade 5, Maths grade 5, RE grade 5. You will need to have at least 6 GCSEs at level 4 and above (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
Philosophy of Religion: Ancient Philosophical influences. The nature of the soul, mind and body. Arguments about the existence or non existence of God. The nature and impact of religious experience. The challenge for religious belief of the problem of evil. Ideas about the nature of God. Issues in Religious Language. Religion and Ethics: Normative ethical theories. The application of ethical theory to two contemporary issues of importance. Ethical language and thought. Debates surrounding the significant ideas of conscience. Sexual ethics and the influence on ethical thought of developments in religious beliefs. Developments in Religious Thought. Religious Beliefs, values and teachings, their interconnections and how they vary historically and in the contemporary world. Sources of religious wisdom and authority. Practices which shape and express religious identity, and how these vary within a tradition.