Religious Studies

Course summary

The course offers you the opportunity to: -develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion, the philosophy of religion and ethics -think independently and develop an academic understanding of religion, the philosophy of religion and ethics -discuss the reasons people have for believing in God and for not believing in God -explore the relationship between religion and science -consider whether it is possible to speak meaningfully about God -consider a number of ethical theories: possible frameworks that underpin moral decision-making -explore the relationship between religion and morality. Candidates at Hulme are able to choose the religion they study between Christianity and Islam.