This course aims to develop an understanding of the shared heritage of Philosophy, Theology and Ethics. Scholars from all three disciplines have had an influence on the development of western civilisation, and have affected the way in which societies and individuals think and act. Engaging with these thinkers encourages critical examination and evaluation of evidence and arguments, and develops the ability to construct, develop and maintain a clear and coherent argument. In addition it encourages wide reading and introduces pupils to some of the key ideas and texts which have played a large role in shaping our intellectual heritage.
The minimum entry requirement is three subjects in Grade 6 and three in Grade 7, or equivalent, at GCSE (including Mathematics and English). It is highly desirable to have a Grade 7, 8 or 9 in the subjects to be taken at Sixth Form and, in practice, most successful candidates will have an 8 or 9 or equivalent in most subjects.
Pupils take three papers, which are equally weighted. Topics include: • Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion Plato and Aristotle; The nature of the soul, mind and body; the existence or non-existence of God; the Problem of Evil; what is ‘God’. • Paper 2: Ethics Ethical theories (e.g. Utilitarianism, Kantianism); Philosophy of Language (the meaning of ‘Good’); Medical Ethics; Business Ethics; Sexual Ethics. • Paper 3: Developments in Theology Christian Moral Principles; The Person of Jesus Christ; Human Nature; Death and the Afterlife; Secularism; Karl Marx; Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,515 - £45,435 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,350 - £29,370 |
| Address | The Great Hall, New Street, Northamptonshire, PE8 4GH |
This course aims to develop an understanding of the shared heritage of Philosophy, Theology and Ethics. Scholars from all three disciplines have had an influence on the development of western civilisation, and have affected the way in which societies and individuals think and act. Engaging with these thinkers encourages critical examination and evaluation of evidence and arguments, and develops the ability to construct, develop and maintain a clear and coherent argument. In addition it encourages wide reading and introduces pupils to some of the key ideas and texts which have played a large role in shaping our intellectual heritage.
The minimum entry requirement is three subjects in Grade 6 and three in Grade 7, or equivalent, at GCSE (including Mathematics and English). It is highly desirable to have a Grade 7, 8 or 9 in the subjects to be taken at Sixth Form and, in practice, most successful candidates will have an 8 or 9 or equivalent in most subjects.
Pupils take three papers, which are equally weighted. Topics include: • Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion Plato and Aristotle; The nature of the soul, mind and body; the existence or non-existence of God; the Problem of Evil; what is ‘God’. • Paper 2: Ethics Ethical theories (e.g. Utilitarianism, Kantianism); Philosophy of Language (the meaning of ‘Good’); Medical Ethics; Business Ethics; Sexual Ethics. • Paper 3: Developments in Theology Christian Moral Principles; The Person of Jesus Christ; Human Nature; Death and the Afterlife; Secularism; Karl Marx; Dietrich Bonhoeffer.