During this course, you will learn about the fascinating disciplines of Philosophy and Ethics. In Philosophy, we start by looking at the history of western philosophy with a study of the ideas of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle before going on to look at the traditional arguments for God’s existence. You will also discover what different people mean by the terms ‘God’, ‘miracle’ and ‘religious experience’ and consider how the language we use shapes our experience of reality; and explore issues surrounding the afterlife and the distinction between our body and our ‘soul’. In Ethics, you will look at various ethical theories and how they relate to the world around us. From the strict rule-based systems of Kant to the simple, flexible principles of Situation Ethics, you will discover that there is more to ethical decision-making than meets the eye. You will also consider what we mean by the term ‘good’ - if it has any meaning at all - and how we make ethical judgements in different scenarios. Should businesses care about their employees, their consumers or the environment? Is it ever right to kill? What is conscience? The Development in Christian Thought unit will allow you to explore the philosophical and ethical issues the course brings up from a Christian perspective. It delves into the history of Jesus, the Bible and the establishment of the Christian Church and considers the impact it has had on society. We will unpack the impact early theological thought has had on gender, class and religious pluralism in society and how the Church has responded to a changing society.
5 in GCSE English Language or Literature A-level Courses For A-Level courses the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths. Vocational BTEC Courses Four GCSEs at 4+ including English and/or Maths and a merit if you have studied the course in year 11.
There will be three two-hour exams at the end of Year 13, on each of the units of study: 1. Philosophy of Religion 2. Religion and Ethics 3. Developments in Christian thought Each exam is worth 33.3% of the overall qualification and requires you to write three essays, from a choice of four. There is no coursework. Day-to-day, you are expected to keep organised notes, with a summary and key questions section. At the end of each topic, you will have a knowledge quiz, and after every few topics, you will have a comparative or evaluative essay to write.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ |
During this course, you will learn about the fascinating disciplines of Philosophy and Ethics. In Philosophy, we start by looking at the history of western philosophy with a study of the ideas of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle before going on to look at the traditional arguments for God’s existence. You will also discover what different people mean by the terms ‘God’, ‘miracle’ and ‘religious experience’ and consider how the language we use shapes our experience of reality; and explore issues surrounding the afterlife and the distinction between our body and our ‘soul’. In Ethics, you will look at various ethical theories and how they relate to the world around us. From the strict rule-based systems of Kant to the simple, flexible principles of Situation Ethics, you will discover that there is more to ethical decision-making than meets the eye. You will also consider what we mean by the term ‘good’ - if it has any meaning at all - and how we make ethical judgements in different scenarios. Should businesses care about their employees, their consumers or the environment? Is it ever right to kill? What is conscience? The Development in Christian Thought unit will allow you to explore the philosophical and ethical issues the course brings up from a Christian perspective. It delves into the history of Jesus, the Bible and the establishment of the Christian Church and considers the impact it has had on society. We will unpack the impact early theological thought has had on gender, class and religious pluralism in society and how the Church has responded to a changing society.
5 in GCSE English Language or Literature A-level Courses For A-Level courses the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths. Vocational BTEC Courses Four GCSEs at 4+ including English and/or Maths and a merit if you have studied the course in year 11.
There will be three two-hour exams at the end of Year 13, on each of the units of study: 1. Philosophy of Religion 2. Religion and Ethics 3. Developments in Christian thought Each exam is worth 33.3% of the overall qualification and requires you to write three essays, from a choice of four. There is no coursework. Day-to-day, you are expected to keep organised notes, with a summary and key questions section. At the end of each topic, you will have a knowledge quiz, and after every few topics, you will have a comparative or evaluative essay to write.
