Religious Studies

Assessment

Unit 1-33.3 Philosophy of religion: Students will evaluate the traditional arguments for the existence of God and will consider if religious experiences are merely a product of psychology. Questions surrounding the problem of evil, the nature of God and what makes us human are discussed. Unit 2-33.3 Ethics: What does it mean to say an action is morally good? What is the best foundation for decision-making? Various ethical theories are studied and applied to contemporary issues such as sexual ethics and euthanasia; the application of ethical theories to business is also a key element of this contemporary and relevant course. The implications of these debates are hugely significant to the study of the legal system. Unit 3-33.3 Theology (DCT): A fascinating study of both traditional and contemporary religious attitudes to issues such as gender, politics and the role of other religions in the modern world. Students will consider whether religion is a danger to society and if the world would be a better place if it were removed. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss the role of Jesus as a liberator and the implications of the use of Marxism as a framework for Christian teaching on helping the poor.