Religious Studies

Assessment

Paper 1 – Philosophy of Religion What is the nature of reality and what is our place in it? Is it rational to believe in God? What is the nature of God? Why is there evil and suffering in the world? Can human language speak meaningfully of the divine? Paper 2 – Ethics What is the meaning of life? What is the nature of morality? How can I make wise decisions? What should I desire? Is capitalism immoral? Should I be able to express my sexuality and gender as I please? Paper 3 – Developments in Christian Thought What is a human being? How can we liberate the marginalised and vulnerable? What is the nature of time and space? Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Is Christianity compatible with feminism? Can religions co-exist peacefully? All papers are assessed by examination essay questions. In recognition of this, much of the work along the way is also reading and essay-based.