Religious Studies

Assessment

Philosophy of Religion (33.3%) An examination of key philosophical issues and questions, such as: ● Is the body more than just a physical substance? ● How did the universe come into existence? ● Why is there so much evil and suffering in the world? ● Is there life after death? If so, in what form? ● Is it meaningful to speak about God? ● Is the universe designed? If so, who designed it? Religion and Ethics (33.3%) An exploration of key ethical issues and questions, such as: ● What do we mean when we say ‘good’, ‘bad’, ‘right’, and ‘wrong’? ● Do the ends ever justify the means? ● Should businesses focus more on their employees, or purely on profits? ● Does it matter who we love? ● Where does the conscience come from? ● Is assisted dying ever morally acceptable? Developments in Christian Thought (33.3%) The students study Christian beliefs, values and teachings including how they have developed historically and how they are presently discussed. Questions discussed will include: ● Is hell a place, an idea, or a symbol? ● Are Christianity and feminism compatible? ● Would a loving God deny any human being salvation? ● Was Jesus nothing more than a political liberator? ● Does Original Sin mean that humans can never be morally good? ● Is faith sufficient reason to believe in God?