Religious Studies is a fascinating subject that covers some of humanity’s oldest questions. Within this A Level we explore issues concerning morality and philosophy, as well as the development of religious beliefs through history, and the impact of religious issues on contemporary society. Component 1 Philosophy and Ethics Section A: Philosophy of Religion • Evil and suffering • Religious experience • Religious language • Miracles • Self and life after death. Section B: Ethics and Religion Ethical theories • Issues of human life and death • Issues of animal life and death • Introduction to meta-ethics • Free will and moral responsibility • Conscience • Bentham and Kant. Component 2 Study of Religion and Dialogues Section A: Study of Religion • Sources of wisdom and authority • Sources of wisdom and authority • God/gods/ultimate reality • Self, death, and the afterlife • Good conduct and key moral principles • Expression of religious identity • Religion, gender and sexuality • Religion and science • Religion and secularisation • Religion and religious pluralism. Section B: The Dialogue between the Philosophy of Religion and Religion. How religion is influenced by and has an influence on the philosophy of religion in relation to the issues studied. Section C: The Dialogue between Ethical Studies and Religion. How religion is influenced by and has an influence on ethical studies in relation to the issues studied.
No prior knowledge of the subject is required. The specification builds on, but does not depend on, the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE Religious Studies. It is, however, a requirement that candidates have attained a 6 or above at GCSE in Religious Studies or English.
• Two written Exams 3 Hours each Component 1 Philosophy and Ethics (100 marks) • Component 2 Study of Religion and Dialogues (100 marks)
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA |
Religious Studies is a fascinating subject that covers some of humanity’s oldest questions. Within this A Level we explore issues concerning morality and philosophy, as well as the development of religious beliefs through history, and the impact of religious issues on contemporary society. Component 1 Philosophy and Ethics Section A: Philosophy of Religion • Evil and suffering • Religious experience • Religious language • Miracles • Self and life after death. Section B: Ethics and Religion Ethical theories • Issues of human life and death • Issues of animal life and death • Introduction to meta-ethics • Free will and moral responsibility • Conscience • Bentham and Kant. Component 2 Study of Religion and Dialogues Section A: Study of Religion • Sources of wisdom and authority • Sources of wisdom and authority • God/gods/ultimate reality • Self, death, and the afterlife • Good conduct and key moral principles • Expression of religious identity • Religion, gender and sexuality • Religion and science • Religion and secularisation • Religion and religious pluralism. Section B: The Dialogue between the Philosophy of Religion and Religion. How religion is influenced by and has an influence on the philosophy of religion in relation to the issues studied. Section C: The Dialogue between Ethical Studies and Religion. How religion is influenced by and has an influence on ethical studies in relation to the issues studied.
No prior knowledge of the subject is required. The specification builds on, but does not depend on, the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE Religious Studies. It is, however, a requirement that candidates have attained a 6 or above at GCSE in Religious Studies or English.
• Two written Exams 3 Hours each Component 1 Philosophy and Ethics (100 marks) • Component 2 Study of Religion and Dialogues (100 marks)