At his trial for heresy, Socrates is said to have uttered that 'An unexamined life is not worth living' and as a department, we agree that a meaningful life is one of reflection and contemplation. Theology and Philosophy at A Level is a critical reflection on our fundamental beliefs, and all you need to begin is a fascination with ideas. The A-Level Theology and Philosophy course includes a wide range of topics from within Ethics, Theology and Philosophy, all of which are considered from a critical, academic approach. In the Lower Sixth, you will debate subjects including the morality of Euthanasia, Platonic Philosophy, and the changing landscape of belief in the UK. In the Upper Sixth, we consider Marx's influence on religious belief, sexual ethics and whether feminism demands that we rethink society and reject religion. There is no coursework, and the course is ultimately assessed through three exams at the end of the Upper Sixth. The IB Philosophy programme (please note - the IB course is Philosophy rather than Theology and Philosophy) explores many of the fundamental questions that have been asked since the beginning of time and confronts new problems arising within contemporary society: What is real? What defines a human being? How should the government rule? These questions are explored through an examination of philosophical themes and texts. The emphasis of IB Philosophy is on doing, rather than just learning philosophical content. It demands intellectual rigour, an open and critical mind, and a willingness to appreciate alternative views. IB Philosophy encourages candidates to be aware of conceptual biases, including their own. The IB Higher Level Philosophy course is assessed in three exam papers and one piece of coursework (a 2000-word piece on a philosophical issue of the student's choice).