Religious Studies (Philosophy, Ethics & Theology)
Verulam School - Hertfordshire
01727766100
Brampton Road, St Albans, AL1 4PR
Course summary

Philosophy of Religion: Ancient philosophical influences (Plato and Aristotle); soul, mind and body; arguments for the existence of God; religious experience; the problem of evil; ideas about the nature of God and issues in religious language. Religion and ethics: Normative ethical theories: natural law, situation ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, euthanasia, business ethics, meta-ethical theories; sexual ethics and debates surrounding the significant idea of conscience. Developments in Christian thought: Human nature (Augustine); death and the afterlife; knowledge of God’s existence; the person of Jesus Christ; Christian moral principles & action; religious pluralism; gender and society; gender and theology; secularism and Liberation theology (Marx)

Entry requirements

Grade 6 at GCSE in Religious Studies. If not studied previously: Grade 6+ in GCSE English AND a Grade 6+ in GCSE Maths or GCSE Combined Science (6-5+) or GCSE Physics, Chemistry or Biology

How you'll be assessed

3x Examinations of 2 hours

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressBrampton Road, St Albans, AL1 4PR