The teachers are very experienced and passionate about the subject. Sets are of an ideal size (usually between 4- 6 students), so there is plenty of opportunity for discussion and individual support. We run trips each year to enable students to learn outside the classroom. Recent trips have been to Oxford and Cheltenham, where we have attended talks by leading academics. We subscribe to the excellent Sixth Form magazine, Dialogue, a Journal of Religion and Philosophy; this is a valuable resource for our students. You will learn how to write an excellent essay in an individual style which is transferable to most other essay-based subjects. What will I study during the course? There are three Units that make up the course. 1. Philosophy of Religion This includes the following topics: arguments for and against the existence of God; the nature and influence of religious experience; soul, mind and body and life after death; the problem of evil and suffering. We will also explore philosophical language and thought, with reference to the works of key thinkers. Scientists, atheists, theists, agnostics and deep thinkers alike will all enjoy this aspect of the course, which complements English, History, Geography, Psychology, and Mathematics, amongst many other subjects. 2. Religion and Ethics This includes ethical theories such as Virtue Ethics, Natural Law, Deontology, and Situation Ethics. We will examine the concepts of free will and conscience and the relationship between religion and morality. We explore the ideas of thinkers such as Aquinas, Hobbes, Kant and Singer, and study topics under the heading of applied ethics including Sex and Sexuality in the 21st Century, Euthanasia and Business Ethics. Those studying Geography, Psychology or Business/ Economics will thoroughly enjoy this aspect of the course. 3. Developments in Christian Thought This includes ideas about human nature and purpose; changing views of the Bible; scholarly debates about the historical Jesus; the challenge to Christianity from secularism and humanism; attitudes to different religions; and changing views of gender and gender roles. Students also studying English, History or Politics will particularly enjoy this part of the course.
You will require 5 GCSE grades at 9-5 or A*-C. B / 6 grade in English language. B / 6 grade in Religious Studies. Students who have not studied RS GCSE will be considered on an individual basis. The most important qualities are a real interest in ideas; the ability to present arguments both orally and in writing; and an open mind.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,180 - £23,940 |
| Address | Pitt Street, Gloucester, GL1 2BG |
The teachers are very experienced and passionate about the subject. Sets are of an ideal size (usually between 4- 6 students), so there is plenty of opportunity for discussion and individual support. We run trips each year to enable students to learn outside the classroom. Recent trips have been to Oxford and Cheltenham, where we have attended talks by leading academics. We subscribe to the excellent Sixth Form magazine, Dialogue, a Journal of Religion and Philosophy; this is a valuable resource for our students. You will learn how to write an excellent essay in an individual style which is transferable to most other essay-based subjects. What will I study during the course? There are three Units that make up the course. 1. Philosophy of Religion This includes the following topics: arguments for and against the existence of God; the nature and influence of religious experience; soul, mind and body and life after death; the problem of evil and suffering. We will also explore philosophical language and thought, with reference to the works of key thinkers. Scientists, atheists, theists, agnostics and deep thinkers alike will all enjoy this aspect of the course, which complements English, History, Geography, Psychology, and Mathematics, amongst many other subjects. 2. Religion and Ethics This includes ethical theories such as Virtue Ethics, Natural Law, Deontology, and Situation Ethics. We will examine the concepts of free will and conscience and the relationship between religion and morality. We explore the ideas of thinkers such as Aquinas, Hobbes, Kant and Singer, and study topics under the heading of applied ethics including Sex and Sexuality in the 21st Century, Euthanasia and Business Ethics. Those studying Geography, Psychology or Business/ Economics will thoroughly enjoy this aspect of the course. 3. Developments in Christian Thought This includes ideas about human nature and purpose; changing views of the Bible; scholarly debates about the historical Jesus; the challenge to Christianity from secularism and humanism; attitudes to different religions; and changing views of gender and gender roles. Students also studying English, History or Politics will particularly enjoy this part of the course.
You will require 5 GCSE grades at 9-5 or A*-C. B / 6 grade in English language. B / 6 grade in Religious Studies. Students who have not studied RS GCSE will be considered on an individual basis. The most important qualities are a real interest in ideas; the ability to present arguments both orally and in writing; and an open mind.