Religious Studies

Assessment

This is a two-year, linear course and is 100% examination based. It covers beliefs in God, problems with religious belief, ethical dilemmas and the solutions to ethical problems, and the study of the New Testament. There are three examined units at the end of Year 13, that cover the following content: Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion (33.33%) 80 marks =2hrs Philosophical issues and questions; The nature and influence of religious experience; Problems of evil and suffering; Religious language; Works of scholars; Developments in religious belief. Paper 2: Religion and Ethics (33.33%) 80 marks= 2hrs Issues and debates in religion and ethics; A study of three ethical theories; Application of ethical theories; Ethical language; Deontology, Virtue Ethics and the works of scholars; Medical ethics. Paper 3: New Testament Studies (33.33%) 80 marks= 2hrs Context of the New Testament; Texts and interpretation of the Person of Jesus; Interpreting the text and the purpose and authorship; Ways of interpreting the scripture; Texts and interpretation; Scientific and historical-critical challenge.