Course Overview Philosophy and Ethics is for those who enjoy learning and who are interested in exploring and challenging ideas. It is a subject that asks students to question the way we behave and what is ‘right’ behaviour. Students will also contemplate the ‘big’ questions of life. Lessons in Philosophy and Ethics are varied and include active learning, discussion, group work, independent work, reading and essay writing. The study of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics helps students to think logically and clearly about issues that affect the whole of life.
Students should have achieved at least grade 5 in English Language and/or Literature and a grade 5 in one other subject that requires extended writing e.g., History.
There are two 3-hour exams each consisting of 100 marks and equal to 50% of the overall mark. One for each component, which are taken at the end of the course. • Paper 1: Philosophy or Religion and Ethics consists of two sections, each with two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks. • Paper 2: Study of Religion and Dialogues consists of three sections. Section A: Study of religion – two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks relating to the religion chosen. Section B and C Section B consist of one unstructured synoptic question from a choice of two (25 marks).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT |
Course Overview Philosophy and Ethics is for those who enjoy learning and who are interested in exploring and challenging ideas. It is a subject that asks students to question the way we behave and what is ‘right’ behaviour. Students will also contemplate the ‘big’ questions of life. Lessons in Philosophy and Ethics are varied and include active learning, discussion, group work, independent work, reading and essay writing. The study of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics helps students to think logically and clearly about issues that affect the whole of life.
Students should have achieved at least grade 5 in English Language and/or Literature and a grade 5 in one other subject that requires extended writing e.g., History.
There are two 3-hour exams each consisting of 100 marks and equal to 50% of the overall mark. One for each component, which are taken at the end of the course. • Paper 1: Philosophy or Religion and Ethics consists of two sections, each with two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks. • Paper 2: Study of Religion and Dialogues consists of three sections. Section A: Study of religion – two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks relating to the religion chosen. Section B and C Section B consist of one unstructured synoptic question from a choice of two (25 marks).