Religious Studies

Assessment

Paper 1 Philosophy of Religion This paper will look at traditional arguments for the existence of God, the nature and influence of religious experience, the problems of evil and suffering, philosophical and religious language, psychological and sociological views of religion, and life after death. Paper 2 Religion and Ethics This paper will explore a range of ethical theories, applied moral issues of war and peace, sexual ethics, equality, medical ethics and ethical language (meta-ethics). The different strengths and weaknesses of these ideas are then evaluated and links are made to the law and contemporary society. Paper 3 New Testament Studies This paper will explore the different interpretations put forward of the Gospels through the application of Biblical Criticism and against the backdrop of the social and historical context at that time. This paper allows students to consider issues of the person and work of Jesus, scientific and historical challenges, the views of influential scholars and other key aspects of Christian doctrine. All three papers are two hours in length and carry equal weighting