Religious Studies is a fascinating subject that covers some of humanity's oldest questions. Within this A level we explore issues concerning morality and philosophy, as well as the development of religious beliefs through history, and the impact of religious issues on contemporary society. We begin our studies by examining differing ethical approaches to modern issues such as embryo research, capital punishment and the use of animals in scientific research . Year 12: In your first year, you will develop a firm understanding of ethical systems and key responses to key debates in the Philosophy of Religion. Philosophy of Religion: • Arguments for the existence of God • Evil and suffering. • Religious experience. • Religious language. • Miracles. • Self and life after death. Ethics and Religion • Ethical theories. • Issues of human life and death. • Issues of animal life and death. • Conscience - psychological and religious views. • Free will and moral responsibility. • Bentham and Kant. Year 13: In your second year you will look at topics concerning religion and the modern world, before exploring the relationship between religion and philosophy. Study of Christianity • Religion, gender and sexuality. •Religion and science. • Religion and secularisation. • Views on the concept and characteristics of God. • Good conduct and key moral principles. • Expression of religious identity.