Anyone interested in philosophy will enjoy this course. If you like exploring challenging concepts, and finding out how religious beliefs have influenced our culture, you will find this course fascinating. Year 1: Spanning over two thousand years of philosophical and religious thought, the course travels from Plato’s ancient Greece, asking questions such as ‘Do we have a soul?’ through to modern ethical dilemmas such as ‘Should euthanasia be legal?’ and ‘Should British troops ever have gone to Iraq?’ The topics are studied in a variety of ways to ensure your lessons will always be lively and interesting! Year 2: You will study Philosophy and Ethics in greater depth. In Philosophy, you will study the concept of the afterlife, religious experience, and religious language. In the ethics course, you will explore the nature of free will and conscience, and apply ethical theories to sexuality and the business world. There will also be an in-depth study of Marxist-influenced theology and the place of religion in our pluralistic world. A level Units: 1. Philosophy and Religion 2. Religion and Ethics 3. Developments in Christian thought All three papers are 2 hours long and each is worth 33.3% of the overall A-level marks.
We expect students to achieve Grade 4 (or the equivalent) in 5 subjects. 5 in English; plus a 5 in Religious Education / CRS.
A level of Religious Studies is assessed by three exams at the end of Year 13, which make up 100% of the qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL |
Anyone interested in philosophy will enjoy this course. If you like exploring challenging concepts, and finding out how religious beliefs have influenced our culture, you will find this course fascinating. Year 1: Spanning over two thousand years of philosophical and religious thought, the course travels from Plato’s ancient Greece, asking questions such as ‘Do we have a soul?’ through to modern ethical dilemmas such as ‘Should euthanasia be legal?’ and ‘Should British troops ever have gone to Iraq?’ The topics are studied in a variety of ways to ensure your lessons will always be lively and interesting! Year 2: You will study Philosophy and Ethics in greater depth. In Philosophy, you will study the concept of the afterlife, religious experience, and religious language. In the ethics course, you will explore the nature of free will and conscience, and apply ethical theories to sexuality and the business world. There will also be an in-depth study of Marxist-influenced theology and the place of religion in our pluralistic world. A level Units: 1. Philosophy and Religion 2. Religion and Ethics 3. Developments in Christian thought All three papers are 2 hours long and each is worth 33.3% of the overall A-level marks.
We expect students to achieve Grade 4 (or the equivalent) in 5 subjects. 5 in English; plus a 5 in Religious Education / CRS.
A level of Religious Studies is assessed by three exams at the end of Year 13, which make up 100% of the qualification.