Religious Studies

Course summary

It will allow students a chance to study philosophers work which they will not have looked at before from Plato to Richard Dawkins. Students get the chance to look at the history of religious philosophy from Ancient Greek times to the present day. You will analyse arguments attempting to prove the existence of God as well as looking at theories which suggest religion is a negative and oppressive force. We also study a unit on Environmental Ethics, Sexual Ethics, Medical Ethics and Equality. In addition to the debate between religion and science and the impact of these issues on modern Christianity. It will allow students a chance to study philosophers work which they will not have looked at before from Plato to Richard Dawkins. Students get the chance to look at the history of religious philosophy from Ancient Greek times to the present day. You will analyse arguments attempting to prove the existence of God as well as looking at theories which suggest religion is a negative and oppressive force. We also study a unit on Environmental Ethics, Sexual Ethics, Medical Ethics and Equality. In addition to the debate between religion and science. The course is really aimed at people who want to develop their skills in debate and argument. Pupils are encouraged to develop their ideas and enjoy the lively debates and discussion the subject stimulates. CORE SKILLS: • Critical thinking • Organisation skills • Decision making skills • Communication skills • Problem solving • Presentation skills • Being able to work independently and as part of a team • The ability to make a reasoned judgement • How to devise an argument • Research and Investigation