What will you do on this course? The questions that philosophy investigates are the most profound questions that we can ask. Can we prove that God does or does not exist? Is there a meaning to life? Is there life after death? Which is the real me – my mind or my body? What do we mean by good and evil? On this course we discuss how different philosophers have answered these questions, from Plato and Aristotle to Wittgenstein and Dawkins, and many more along the way. In order to develop a critical approach to ethical issues we will analyse a range of philosophical and theological approaches to controversial issues such as gender equality and euthanasia, business ethics and moral decision-making. We also look at the development of religion today, and how the role of belief and ideas shape the fabric of the society we live in.
For entry to the Sixth Form, students must gain at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE, especially in the subjects they wish to continue studying (if applicable). Students considering the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the AQA Baccalaureate, will need at least a GCSE grade A*-C in Maths and English.
How will you be assessed? Three two-hour written examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth: Paper 1: “Philosophy of religion”, includes ancient philosophical influences, the soul, the problem of evil and argument for the existence of God. Paper 2: “Religion and ethics”, includes conscience, sexual ethics and normative ethics. Paper 3: “Developments in Religious Thought”, includes historical development of theology, religious pluralism and Christianity in the contemporary world.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | North Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £33,090 - £37,530 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £9,600 - £20,280 |
| Address | Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD |
What will you do on this course? The questions that philosophy investigates are the most profound questions that we can ask. Can we prove that God does or does not exist? Is there a meaning to life? Is there life after death? Which is the real me – my mind or my body? What do we mean by good and evil? On this course we discuss how different philosophers have answered these questions, from Plato and Aristotle to Wittgenstein and Dawkins, and many more along the way. In order to develop a critical approach to ethical issues we will analyse a range of philosophical and theological approaches to controversial issues such as gender equality and euthanasia, business ethics and moral decision-making. We also look at the development of religion today, and how the role of belief and ideas shape the fabric of the society we live in.
For entry to the Sixth Form, students must gain at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE, especially in the subjects they wish to continue studying (if applicable). Students considering the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the AQA Baccalaureate, will need at least a GCSE grade A*-C in Maths and English.
How will you be assessed? Three two-hour written examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth: Paper 1: “Philosophy of religion”, includes ancient philosophical influences, the soul, the problem of evil and argument for the existence of God. Paper 2: “Religion and ethics”, includes conscience, sexual ethics and normative ethics. Paper 3: “Developments in Religious Thought”, includes historical development of theology, religious pluralism and Christianity in the contemporary world.