Philosophy, Ethics & Theology is a subject that by its nature requires students to consider individual, moral, ethical, social, cultural and contemporary issues. This course will help students to study relationships between religion and culture; consider moral values and attitudes of individuals, faith communities or contemporary society; develop skill in reasoning on matters concerning values, attitudes and actions; develop the ability to make responsible judgments on significant moral teaching and issues. Topics explored include: • Philosophy of religion - philosophical language and thought; the soul, mind and body; the existence of God: arguments based on observation; the existence of God: arguments based on reason; religious experience and the problem of evil. • Religion and ethics - Aquinas and natural law; situation ethics; Kantian ethics; utilitarianism; applied ethics - euthanasia and business ethics. • Developments in Christian thought - Augustine on human nature; death and the afterlife; knowledge of God’s existence; Jesus Christ; Christian moral principles; Christian moral action - Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
This course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills that students may have developed through the study of GCSE Religious Studies. It does not, however, assume or require any previous study of the subject. It is designed to support a course of study which is suitable for students from any religious background or none.
This course is assessed by written examinations in two components which assess: • your knowledge, understanding and ability to analyse and evaluate philosophy of religion and ethics and religion; • your knowledge, understanding and ability to analyse and evaluate a single religion; issues related to the dialogue between philosophy of religion and your chosen religion; and issues related to the dialogue between ethical issues and your chosen religion.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,617 - £16,641 |
| Address | The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH |
Philosophy, Ethics & Theology is a subject that by its nature requires students to consider individual, moral, ethical, social, cultural and contemporary issues. This course will help students to study relationships between religion and culture; consider moral values and attitudes of individuals, faith communities or contemporary society; develop skill in reasoning on matters concerning values, attitudes and actions; develop the ability to make responsible judgments on significant moral teaching and issues. Topics explored include: • Philosophy of religion - philosophical language and thought; the soul, mind and body; the existence of God: arguments based on observation; the existence of God: arguments based on reason; religious experience and the problem of evil. • Religion and ethics - Aquinas and natural law; situation ethics; Kantian ethics; utilitarianism; applied ethics - euthanasia and business ethics. • Developments in Christian thought - Augustine on human nature; death and the afterlife; knowledge of God’s existence; Jesus Christ; Christian moral principles; Christian moral action - Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
This course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills that students may have developed through the study of GCSE Religious Studies. It does not, however, assume or require any previous study of the subject. It is designed to support a course of study which is suitable for students from any religious background or none.
This course is assessed by written examinations in two components which assess: • your knowledge, understanding and ability to analyse and evaluate philosophy of religion and ethics and religion; • your knowledge, understanding and ability to analyse and evaluate a single religion; issues related to the dialogue between philosophy of religion and your chosen religion; and issues related to the dialogue between ethical issues and your chosen religion.