You will study three components: Theology (Introduction to Christianity), Philosophy of Religion, and Religious Ethics. Component 1: A Study of Religion: Introduction to Christianity: Have you ever wondered why the Bible is so confusing and why it seems to say contradictory things? Is God a feminist and should we call God 'Mother'? Would Jesus approve of a violent revolution? How can one person's death give everyone access to an afterlife? This component tackles some of the most taxing questions that are faced by a religion which claims one-third of the people in the world as devotees and has had an indelible impact on the development of world cultures. This component provides the opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and a critical understanding of some of the key features of Christianity, focusing on religious figures and religious practices. Component 2: Philosophy of Religion: In this component, you will examine classical arguments which claim to prove God's existence and decide if they stand up to scrutiny. You will learn about how various scholars have tackled the difficult question of why bad things happen to good people and ask if it is credible to believe someone who claims to have heard God's voice or seen a vision of the Virgin Mary. This component provides the opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and a critical understanding of some of the key features of fundamental philosophical themes, ranging from arguments for and against the existence of God to religious experience. Component 3: Religion and Ethics: Ever wondered if the end always justifies the means or are people end up in themselves? Is it possible to make good decisions if you don't believe in a god? In Religious Ethics, you will study the concepts and works of key thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas, Immanuel Kant, and Joseph Fletcher, ideas of conscience and free will and applied topics such as sexual ethics and euthanasia. This component provides the opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and a critical understanding of key ethical concepts and theories, ranging from moral absolutism to Utilitarianism. You will develop communication skills and learn to express your views increase your self-confidence, write logically and develop reasoned arguments.
● five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above; ● at least a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths; ● at least a Grade 6 in the subject you wish to study.
Internal assessment will be ongoing and will comprise regular keyword and knowledge tests and essays. You will complete either a homework essay or a timed practice exam question for each Assessment Point. External assessment at A-Level will be by three two-hour written examinations, one paper per component. You will choose to answer two questions out of the five sets on each paper. Each paper will be worth 33.3% of the final grade. More weighting is given to the skills of argument and evaluation at A-Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £26,325 |
| Address | 22-24 Pont Street, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA |
You will study three components: Theology (Introduction to Christianity), Philosophy of Religion, and Religious Ethics. Component 1: A Study of Religion: Introduction to Christianity: Have you ever wondered why the Bible is so confusing and why it seems to say contradictory things? Is God a feminist and should we call God 'Mother'? Would Jesus approve of a violent revolution? How can one person's death give everyone access to an afterlife? This component tackles some of the most taxing questions that are faced by a religion which claims one-third of the people in the world as devotees and has had an indelible impact on the development of world cultures. This component provides the opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and a critical understanding of some of the key features of Christianity, focusing on religious figures and religious practices. Component 2: Philosophy of Religion: In this component, you will examine classical arguments which claim to prove God's existence and decide if they stand up to scrutiny. You will learn about how various scholars have tackled the difficult question of why bad things happen to good people and ask if it is credible to believe someone who claims to have heard God's voice or seen a vision of the Virgin Mary. This component provides the opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and a critical understanding of some of the key features of fundamental philosophical themes, ranging from arguments for and against the existence of God to religious experience. Component 3: Religion and Ethics: Ever wondered if the end always justifies the means or are people end up in themselves? Is it possible to make good decisions if you don't believe in a god? In Religious Ethics, you will study the concepts and works of key thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas, Immanuel Kant, and Joseph Fletcher, ideas of conscience and free will and applied topics such as sexual ethics and euthanasia. This component provides the opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and a critical understanding of key ethical concepts and theories, ranging from moral absolutism to Utilitarianism. You will develop communication skills and learn to express your views increase your self-confidence, write logically and develop reasoned arguments.
● five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above; ● at least a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths; ● at least a Grade 6 in the subject you wish to study.
Internal assessment will be ongoing and will comprise regular keyword and knowledge tests and essays. You will complete either a homework essay or a timed practice exam question for each Assessment Point. External assessment at A-Level will be by three two-hour written examinations, one paper per component. You will choose to answer two questions out of the five sets on each paper. Each paper will be worth 33.3% of the final grade. More weighting is given to the skills of argument and evaluation at A-Level.
