Philosophy & Religion involves elements of literature, history, culture, psychology religion, of course, and more. It tackles fundamental questions, such as: Is religion dead? Is there a God? Are there such things as miracles and visions? Can we even talk about the Ultimate? How should humans behave and is there an innate sense of goodness or does goodness derive from God/Ultimate Reality? The course teaches you how to write good essays, research independently and how to structure, analyse, evaluate and select the pertinent facts. It also teaches you how to communicate in debate. It therefore complements other essay and humanities subjects but can be studied in conjunction with the sciences. Many who take Philosophy & Religion go on to a degree in the subject – up to half of the group most years – but it complements many other A Levels, whether or not you intend to study religion or philosophy further. A Philosophy and/or a Theology degree has proved useful for those going into law, journalism, personnel management and medicine, amongst other things.
Current South Hampstead pupils transferring to the Sixth Form must achieve a minimum of six GCSE grades at grade 7 or equivalent, and at least a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. Individual requirements are set for different subjects, with some requiring at least a grade 8 or equivalent. For external candidates, places are offered based on the result of the entrance examinations, interviews and projected GCSE grades. Offers are conditional on achieving the required standard, with specific conditions outlined in individual offer letters. The expected standard is high – offers are usually made on the condition of\ candidates achieving at least seven GCSEs at grade 8 or equivalent, including in your chosen subjects.
The course consists of three components, each with equal weighting and examined at the end of Year 13. Philosophy of Religion – Arguments for God’s existence, such as the teleological, cosmological, and ontological arguments. – The problem of evil and religious responses to this. – Religious experience and challenges to the objectivity and authenticity of these experiences. – Psychological theories of religion, including the ideas of Freud and Jung. – Miracles and whether we have good reasons to believe they have occurred. RELIGION AND ETHICS – Religious and non-religious ethical theories, such as Utilitarianism, Natural Law, and Egoism. – Application of ethical theories to contemporary issues, such as animal experimentation, the use of nuclear weapons for deterrence, and capital punishment. – Whether human beings have free will or not, and what this means for moral responsibility. – What do words like ‘good’ and ‘bad’ mean and are there such things as objective moral values? STUDY OF ONE RELIGION: CHRISTIANITY – Beliefs about the nature of God. – The person of Jesus: was he the Son of God or a social revolutionary? – Feminist theology – whether God is male and whether men and women are equal in Christianity. – How social issues such as science, immigration, and wealth have affected Christian thought. – The response of the Church to poverty and injustice.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,764 |
| Address | 3 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS |
Philosophy & Religion involves elements of literature, history, culture, psychology religion, of course, and more. It tackles fundamental questions, such as: Is religion dead? Is there a God? Are there such things as miracles and visions? Can we even talk about the Ultimate? How should humans behave and is there an innate sense of goodness or does goodness derive from God/Ultimate Reality? The course teaches you how to write good essays, research independently and how to structure, analyse, evaluate and select the pertinent facts. It also teaches you how to communicate in debate. It therefore complements other essay and humanities subjects but can be studied in conjunction with the sciences. Many who take Philosophy & Religion go on to a degree in the subject – up to half of the group most years – but it complements many other A Levels, whether or not you intend to study religion or philosophy further. A Philosophy and/or a Theology degree has proved useful for those going into law, journalism, personnel management and medicine, amongst other things.
Current South Hampstead pupils transferring to the Sixth Form must achieve a minimum of six GCSE grades at grade 7 or equivalent, and at least a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. Individual requirements are set for different subjects, with some requiring at least a grade 8 or equivalent. For external candidates, places are offered based on the result of the entrance examinations, interviews and projected GCSE grades. Offers are conditional on achieving the required standard, with specific conditions outlined in individual offer letters. The expected standard is high – offers are usually made on the condition of\ candidates achieving at least seven GCSEs at grade 8 or equivalent, including in your chosen subjects.
The course consists of three components, each with equal weighting and examined at the end of Year 13. Philosophy of Religion – Arguments for God’s existence, such as the teleological, cosmological, and ontological arguments. – The problem of evil and religious responses to this. – Religious experience and challenges to the objectivity and authenticity of these experiences. – Psychological theories of religion, including the ideas of Freud and Jung. – Miracles and whether we have good reasons to believe they have occurred. RELIGION AND ETHICS – Religious and non-religious ethical theories, such as Utilitarianism, Natural Law, and Egoism. – Application of ethical theories to contemporary issues, such as animal experimentation, the use of nuclear weapons for deterrence, and capital punishment. – Whether human beings have free will or not, and what this means for moral responsibility. – What do words like ‘good’ and ‘bad’ mean and are there such things as objective moral values? STUDY OF ONE RELIGION: CHRISTIANITY – Beliefs about the nature of God. – The person of Jesus: was he the Son of God or a social revolutionary? – Feminist theology – whether God is male and whether men and women are equal in Christianity. – How social issues such as science, immigration, and wealth have affected Christian thought. – The response of the Church to poverty and injustice.
