Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Assessment

The course is a linear A2 course, therefore students will be externally examined at the end of Year 13. The following three components will be covered across the two years: Unit 1 – A study of Religion: Islam (33.3% of qualification) Unit 2 – Philosophy of Religion (33.3% of qualification) Unit 3 – Religion and Ethics (33.3% of qualification) A wide range of teaching and learning styles are used throughout the course ranging from active learning, role plays, debates, games, teaching others, as well as the traditional independent learning and essay writing. Most of these lessons are usually characterised by lots of opportunities for discussion and questioning.