PRE A Level is a must for all curious minds who want to consider the big questions which have shaped human thought for thousands of years, in the hope of bringing about a better understanding of who we are and how we ought to live. PRE combines very well with a whole range of subjects, complementing themes covered in history, politics, classics and psychology, or providing a welcome contrast to maths and other sciences. It enables you to research information from a wide variety of sources and will help you develop key analytical skills. You will be exposed to a range of alternative points of view and you can expect stringent debate and lively discussion to be prominent features of the course. There are three elements to this course: – Philosophy of Religion – Religion and Ethics – Developments in Christian Thought Philosophy of Religion looks at such abiding questions as, “Does God exist?”, “Can the existence of God be proved or disproved?” and the perennially thorny “If God is good, why is there evil in the world?” You consider how – if God does indeed exist – we can meaningfully talk about a being that is so completely different from everything else with which we are familiar. We also look at the nature of humankind – are we simply material beings or is there something non-material that perhaps distinguishes us from animals? Ethics involves the study of ethical theories, including Kant and Utilitarianism, the relationship between religion and morality and the study of applied ethics, including sexual ethics and business ethics. We look at the conscience and even consider whether the word ‘good’ has a fixed meaning or is simply a social invention of mankind. Developments in Christian Thought explores key theological issues that have challenged the Christian church over the last few hundred years. We will consider Jesus as a teacher of wisdom and a liberator, the influence of Marxism on Liberation Theology and the beliefs and action of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in response to Nazism. Feminist theology, pluralism and secularism are also considered, informing the study of the relationship between religion and society.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,895 |
| Address | 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, W13 8AX |
PRE A Level is a must for all curious minds who want to consider the big questions which have shaped human thought for thousands of years, in the hope of bringing about a better understanding of who we are and how we ought to live. PRE combines very well with a whole range of subjects, complementing themes covered in history, politics, classics and psychology, or providing a welcome contrast to maths and other sciences. It enables you to research information from a wide variety of sources and will help you develop key analytical skills. You will be exposed to a range of alternative points of view and you can expect stringent debate and lively discussion to be prominent features of the course. There are three elements to this course: – Philosophy of Religion – Religion and Ethics – Developments in Christian Thought Philosophy of Religion looks at such abiding questions as, “Does God exist?”, “Can the existence of God be proved or disproved?” and the perennially thorny “If God is good, why is there evil in the world?” You consider how – if God does indeed exist – we can meaningfully talk about a being that is so completely different from everything else with which we are familiar. We also look at the nature of humankind – are we simply material beings or is there something non-material that perhaps distinguishes us from animals? Ethics involves the study of ethical theories, including Kant and Utilitarianism, the relationship between religion and morality and the study of applied ethics, including sexual ethics and business ethics. We look at the conscience and even consider whether the word ‘good’ has a fixed meaning or is simply a social invention of mankind. Developments in Christian Thought explores key theological issues that have challenged the Christian church over the last few hundred years. We will consider Jesus as a teacher of wisdom and a liberator, the influence of Marxism on Liberation Theology and the beliefs and action of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in response to Nazism. Feminist theology, pluralism and secularism are also considered, informing the study of the relationship between religion and society.