Theology, Philosophy and Ethics, studied via the OCR A Level in Religious Studies, encourages pupils to develop their philosophical and critical thinking skills. With reading and critical reflection at its core, pupils are encouraged to evaluate the arguments of philosophers and theologians to test their relevance to the world today. Those who choose this course find themselves discussing a range of issues in lessons, from euthanasia to feminism, from the person of Christ to the philosophy of Plato. As a companion to the Arts and Humanities, TPE provides an understanding of the history of thought, facilitating an understanding of subjects such as History and English Literature. Also, for the potential medic, economist, or lawyer, TPE also provides a rigorous training in the ethics pertaining to these disciplines and imparts several valuable transferable skills, most especially the ability to construct compelling and coherent arguments. The TPE Society provides pupils with the chance to present on issues to peers and receive talks from external speakers. The department also holds a weekly Philosophy Reading Group, covering challenging books by Wittgenstein and Nietzsche for example.
In general, the minimum requirement for pursuing a subject at A Level is a Grade 6 or B at GCSE, either in the subject itself or in a closely related one.
Assessment takes the form of three externally marked two-hour examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth. For each examination, pupils are required to answer three forty-minute essays.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £33,990 - £35,190; Boarding £45,300 - £46,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD |
Theology, Philosophy and Ethics, studied via the OCR A Level in Religious Studies, encourages pupils to develop their philosophical and critical thinking skills. With reading and critical reflection at its core, pupils are encouraged to evaluate the arguments of philosophers and theologians to test their relevance to the world today. Those who choose this course find themselves discussing a range of issues in lessons, from euthanasia to feminism, from the person of Christ to the philosophy of Plato. As a companion to the Arts and Humanities, TPE provides an understanding of the history of thought, facilitating an understanding of subjects such as History and English Literature. Also, for the potential medic, economist, or lawyer, TPE also provides a rigorous training in the ethics pertaining to these disciplines and imparts several valuable transferable skills, most especially the ability to construct compelling and coherent arguments. The TPE Society provides pupils with the chance to present on issues to peers and receive talks from external speakers. The department also holds a weekly Philosophy Reading Group, covering challenging books by Wittgenstein and Nietzsche for example.
In general, the minimum requirement for pursuing a subject at A Level is a Grade 6 or B at GCSE, either in the subject itself or in a closely related one.
Assessment takes the form of three externally marked two-hour examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth. For each examination, pupils are required to answer three forty-minute essays.