Religious Studies

Course summary

“Not thoughts to repeat, but how to think” is the aim of A Level Religious Studies. Students learn to analyse logical arguments and develop critical thinking by challenging premises and offering alternative explanations. Much attention is paid to improving evaluative skills in order to present coherent, persuasive arguments which arrive at well-informed judgements. THE FUTURE: Equipped with the skills of critical thinking, Religious Studies leads to careers in Law, Medicine, Journalism, Accounting, Media and the world of Business. YEAR 12 & 13: Philosophy of Religion: • Plato & Aristotle • Soul, Mind & Body • Proofs for the Existence of God • Religious Experience • Problem of Evil • The Nature & Attributes of God Ethics: • Natural Law • Situation Ethics • Kantian Ethics • Utilitarianism • Euthanasia • Business Ethics • Meta-ethics • Conscience • Sexual Ethics Developments in Buddhist Thought • The Buddha • Taking Refuge • Samsara • The Three Marks of Existence • The Four Noble Truths • The Development of Mahayana • Madhyamika & Prajnaparamita • Buddhism in the West • Engaged Buddhism & Activism