Religious Studies

Course summary

The Religious Studies and Theology Specification followed is designed to support a course of study, which is suitable for candidates from all religious backgrounds or none. The course covers the following topics: Religious Ethics: Natural Law, Situation Ethics, Kantian Ethics, Utilitarianism, Kant, Meta-Ethics, Conscience, Applied Issues – Business Ethics, Sexual Ethics Philosophy of Religion: Ancient Philosophical Influences, Soul Mind and Body, Arguments for the Existence of God, Religious Experience, The Problem of Evil, The Nature of God, Religious Language Developments in Christian Theology: Augustine on Human Nature, Death and the After Life, Knowledge of God, The Person of Jesus, Christian Moral Principles, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Religious Pluralism and Society, Gender and Society, The Challenge of Secularism, Liberation Theology All students in Sixth Form participate in a General Religious Studies course which includes outreach working with younger pupils in the school, project and chaplaincy work.