Religion & Philosophy is an exciting, stimulating course that will develop your skills in research, reading complex texts, and forming clear, strong arguments. If you’ve got an open and enquiring mind, are interested in how religious and secular beliefs have shaped societies around the world, and enjoy debating, it’s an excellent choice. During your studies, you will attend national conferences, hear from local experts, and take part in our Philosophy Society debates with other schools in Bristol. You’ll also have the chance to broaden your cultural and historical understanding through trips to the UK and abroad. What you’ll study The A-level is split into three components – Philosophy of Religion, the study of Christianity, and Religious Ethics. In Philosophy of Religion, we’ll explore Arguments for the existence of God and challenges to religious belief from psychology, science, new atheism, and the problem of evil and suffering Different types of religious language and the work of logical positivists The case for and against religious experiences and miracles. In the study of Christianity, we’ll consider: The person and the work of Jesus using biblical and theological texts Social and historical developments in Christian thought including issues such as wealth, migration, feminist theology, pluralism and ecumenism Key theological debates. In Religious Ethics, we’ll cover: Ethical theories such as Natural Law, Utilitarianism, Situation Ethics and Religious Ethics The application of ethical theories to current issues such as animal experimentation, nuclear warfare, sexual ethics, immigration, abortion and euthanasia free will and determinism debate and the idea of predestination The value of ethical language.
If you're an existing student, entry to the Sixth Form is conditional on you achieving a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6. You don't have to complete an application form. You don’t need to have a GCSE in Religion & Philosophy to study this subject at A-level. Our general entry requirements apply.
You’ll take three 2-hour exams, one focused on the Philosophy of Religion, one on Christianity and one on Religious Ethics. Each exam consists of two essays (chosen from a range of options) There is no coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,085 |
| Address | Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
Religion & Philosophy is an exciting, stimulating course that will develop your skills in research, reading complex texts, and forming clear, strong arguments. If you’ve got an open and enquiring mind, are interested in how religious and secular beliefs have shaped societies around the world, and enjoy debating, it’s an excellent choice. During your studies, you will attend national conferences, hear from local experts, and take part in our Philosophy Society debates with other schools in Bristol. You’ll also have the chance to broaden your cultural and historical understanding through trips to the UK and abroad. What you’ll study The A-level is split into three components – Philosophy of Religion, the study of Christianity, and Religious Ethics. In Philosophy of Religion, we’ll explore Arguments for the existence of God and challenges to religious belief from psychology, science, new atheism, and the problem of evil and suffering Different types of religious language and the work of logical positivists The case for and against religious experiences and miracles. In the study of Christianity, we’ll consider: The person and the work of Jesus using biblical and theological texts Social and historical developments in Christian thought including issues such as wealth, migration, feminist theology, pluralism and ecumenism Key theological debates. In Religious Ethics, we’ll cover: Ethical theories such as Natural Law, Utilitarianism, Situation Ethics and Religious Ethics The application of ethical theories to current issues such as animal experimentation, nuclear warfare, sexual ethics, immigration, abortion and euthanasia free will and determinism debate and the idea of predestination The value of ethical language.
If you're an existing student, entry to the Sixth Form is conditional on you achieving a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6. You don't have to complete an application form. You don’t need to have a GCSE in Religion & Philosophy to study this subject at A-level. Our general entry requirements apply.
You’ll take three 2-hour exams, one focused on the Philosophy of Religion, one on Christianity and one on Religious Ethics. Each exam consists of two essays (chosen from a range of options) There is no coursework.