Philosophy and Ethics pose some big questions, such as: Does God really exist? Is there a moral argument for euthanasia? Are there really such things as good and evil? These are just some of the intriguing topics you’ll be studying in this OCR course. You’ll take a tour through the issues of meta-ethics and moral responsibility, examine the relationship between religion and science and explore the challenges that secularism poses for Christianity. You’ll also gain a thorough understanding of the ancient philosophical influences, study the fascinating debates surrounding the idea that human beings have a ‘conscience’ and explore the complex relationship between sexual ethics and religious belief, it also covers the ethics of business. The study involves Marxist theories, Feminist thinking and how belief has shaped the past, present and will impact on the future.
- GCSE grade 5 or higher in English/English Literature - Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Component 1 The Philosophy of Religion – 33.3% – 2 hour exam Study of philosophy from Ancient Greece to the 21st Century, including the problem of evil and arguments for and against the existence of God. Component 2 Ethics – 33.3% – 2 hour exam Study of the way humans make ethical decisions about issues such as euthanasia and sexual behaviour. Component 3 Developments in Christian Thought – 33.3% – 2 hour exam Study of the way ideas including, heaven, hell, gender, communism and society have developed over time.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AE |
Philosophy and Ethics pose some big questions, such as: Does God really exist? Is there a moral argument for euthanasia? Are there really such things as good and evil? These are just some of the intriguing topics you’ll be studying in this OCR course. You’ll take a tour through the issues of meta-ethics and moral responsibility, examine the relationship between religion and science and explore the challenges that secularism poses for Christianity. You’ll also gain a thorough understanding of the ancient philosophical influences, study the fascinating debates surrounding the idea that human beings have a ‘conscience’ and explore the complex relationship between sexual ethics and religious belief, it also covers the ethics of business. The study involves Marxist theories, Feminist thinking and how belief has shaped the past, present and will impact on the future.
- GCSE grade 5 or higher in English/English Literature - Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Component 1 The Philosophy of Religion – 33.3% – 2 hour exam Study of philosophy from Ancient Greece to the 21st Century, including the problem of evil and arguments for and against the existence of God. Component 2 Ethics – 33.3% – 2 hour exam Study of the way humans make ethical decisions about issues such as euthanasia and sexual behaviour. Component 3 Developments in Christian Thought – 33.3% – 2 hour exam Study of the way ideas including, heaven, hell, gender, communism and society have developed over time.