At the heart of the study of Theology and Philosophy at Francis Holland is the belief of philosophers such as Socrates that the supreme goal of education is to inculcate a critical engagement with all aspects of human life. His famous dictum below is one of the Theology and Philosophy department’s many mantras. ‘The unexamined life is not worth living’ Plato’s Apology (385-6 BC) As a result, the Theology and Philosophy department is committed to fostering a spirit of inquiry in which students are encouraged to reflect on the fundamental questions of human existence. In Theology and Philosophy lessons, our students participate in debate and discussion using several methods and media. All of our students are encouraged to think outside of the box and to have the confidence to bring fresh insights from their engagement with life into the classroom context. While the great teachings and writings of theologians and philosophers are the focus of much of our study, we also enjoy exploring all aspects of popular culture, and we are as happy to talk about the words of the Buddha as we are about the latest moral dilemma of a character from popular culture. Theology and Philosophy in the Sixth Form is a very popular subject and is studied in combination with a whole range of other subjects. It is academically rigorous, and students examine some of the ideas of the greatest minds to have ever lived. There is a great deal of space for debate and discussion, but also an explicit demand that students are willing to write essays of a sophisticated nature which reveal the ability to evaluate critically the views of others. Presently, we follow the Eduqas WJEC specification, with a clear focus on the Philosophy of Religion, Christianity and Religious Ethics. Several students have further pursued their nascent love of this subject by reading it at university in several different faculties.
We welcome external candidates to the Sixth Form, who are assessed on the basis of reports from their existing schools, written tests, interviews and GCSE predictions. We strongly recommend that all girls have achieved at least grade 7s (A grades) in their chosen A level subjects, as those with lower grades are likely to find the Sixth Form course challenging. Both internal and external candidates may compete for Academic Sixth Form Scholarships. These examinations take place in November each year. Scholarships are also awarded for Art, Drama and Music.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,050 |
| Address | 39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF |
At the heart of the study of Theology and Philosophy at Francis Holland is the belief of philosophers such as Socrates that the supreme goal of education is to inculcate a critical engagement with all aspects of human life. His famous dictum below is one of the Theology and Philosophy department’s many mantras. ‘The unexamined life is not worth living’ Plato’s Apology (385-6 BC) As a result, the Theology and Philosophy department is committed to fostering a spirit of inquiry in which students are encouraged to reflect on the fundamental questions of human existence. In Theology and Philosophy lessons, our students participate in debate and discussion using several methods and media. All of our students are encouraged to think outside of the box and to have the confidence to bring fresh insights from their engagement with life into the classroom context. While the great teachings and writings of theologians and philosophers are the focus of much of our study, we also enjoy exploring all aspects of popular culture, and we are as happy to talk about the words of the Buddha as we are about the latest moral dilemma of a character from popular culture. Theology and Philosophy in the Sixth Form is a very popular subject and is studied in combination with a whole range of other subjects. It is academically rigorous, and students examine some of the ideas of the greatest minds to have ever lived. There is a great deal of space for debate and discussion, but also an explicit demand that students are willing to write essays of a sophisticated nature which reveal the ability to evaluate critically the views of others. Presently, we follow the Eduqas WJEC specification, with a clear focus on the Philosophy of Religion, Christianity and Religious Ethics. Several students have further pursued their nascent love of this subject by reading it at university in several different faculties.
We welcome external candidates to the Sixth Form, who are assessed on the basis of reports from their existing schools, written tests, interviews and GCSE predictions. We strongly recommend that all girls have achieved at least grade 7s (A grades) in their chosen A level subjects, as those with lower grades are likely to find the Sixth Form course challenging. Both internal and external candidates may compete for Academic Sixth Form Scholarships. These examinations take place in November each year. Scholarships are also awarded for Art, Drama and Music.