Entry Requirements Grade B and above in English and Mathematics GCSE To enjoy an A level in Religious Studies you must have an enquiring mind, an interest in Philosophy and Ethics and a desire to examine some of the most compelling questions which face humankind. You do not need to have a personal religious belief, although it’s fine if you do have one. The A level course – like the GCSE – is not a training course for religious leaders! This subject has something extra – real value added features: Topics include: Area A: Philosophy of Religion 1. A study of the philosophical arguments for the existence of God: Design - key concepts, strengths & weaknesses Cosmological - key ideas, strengths and weaknesses 2. A study of the problem of evil and suffering Problem of evil/suffering, different types of problems and solutions 3. A study of philosophical debates about miracles Concept of miracle Reasons to believe in miracles Philosophical problems with relation to Hume Area B: Ethics 1. A study of ethical concepts: Religion and morality Utilitarianism Situation Ethics 2. A study of ethical dilemmas: Issues of war and peace Sexual ethics RS is fantastic. It helped me to learn how to think about the world today Hatcham College Philosophy Student class of 2016 I never thought I’d enjoy RS this much. I love looking at the Problem of Evil and really questioning how and why evil exists Hatcham College Philosophy Student class of 2015
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Pepys Road, London, SE14 5SF |
Entry Requirements Grade B and above in English and Mathematics GCSE To enjoy an A level in Religious Studies you must have an enquiring mind, an interest in Philosophy and Ethics and a desire to examine some of the most compelling questions which face humankind. You do not need to have a personal religious belief, although it’s fine if you do have one. The A level course – like the GCSE – is not a training course for religious leaders! This subject has something extra – real value added features: Topics include: Area A: Philosophy of Religion 1. A study of the philosophical arguments for the existence of God: Design - key concepts, strengths & weaknesses Cosmological - key ideas, strengths and weaknesses 2. A study of the problem of evil and suffering Problem of evil/suffering, different types of problems and solutions 3. A study of philosophical debates about miracles Concept of miracle Reasons to believe in miracles Philosophical problems with relation to Hume Area B: Ethics 1. A study of ethical concepts: Religion and morality Utilitarianism Situation Ethics 2. A study of ethical dilemmas: Issues of war and peace Sexual ethics RS is fantastic. It helped me to learn how to think about the world today Hatcham College Philosophy Student class of 2016 I never thought I’d enjoy RS this much. I love looking at the Problem of Evil and really questioning how and why evil exists Hatcham College Philosophy Student class of 2015