Religious Studies
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Course summary
The Religious Studies course gives students the opportunity to study some of the fundamental questions, which people have always asked about: - Why are we here? - How should we behave? - What happens to us when we die? - How do we know God exists? The study of Philosophy & Ethics helps develop critical thinking and analytical skills, the ability to advance and structure an argument, make informed judgements and use evaluative language to defend or challenge different views. The course compliments a wide range of subjects: English, History, Sociology, Geography, Drama, Languages, Psychology and Math's have all made use of transferable skills. It also supports those who study the sciences, particularly those who wish to follow a career in Medicine. Year 12 Topics Philosophy: - Ancient philosophical influences - Soul, mind and body - Arguments about the existence of God, based on reason and observation - Religious Experience - The problems of evil Ethics - Natural law - Situation Ethics - Kantian Ethics - Utilitarianism - Euthanasia - Business Ethics Development in Christian Thought - Augustine on human nature - Death and the afterlife - Knowledge of God’s Existence - The person of Jesus Christ - Christian moral principles - Christian moral action Year 13 Topics Philosophy: - The nature and attributes of God - Religious Language: Negative, Analogical or Symbolic - 20th century perspectives and philosophical comparisons Ethics - Meta-ethical theories - Conscience - Sexual Ethics Development in Christian Thought - Religious Pluralism and theology/society - Gender and theology/society - The challenge of secularism - Liberation theology and Marx
Entry Requirements
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Grade 6 at GCSE Religious Studies Grade 5 at GCSE English Literature and Language
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Assessment
Year 12 There will be three mock exams at the end of Year 12 for each topic and students will answer two out of three questions on each paper. Each exam will be one hour. Questions will be essay style of 30 marks each. Year 13 There are three examinations at the end of Year 13 and students will answer three out of four questions on each paper. Each exam will be two hours long. Questions will be essay style of 40 marks each. Paper 1 (33.3%) Philosophy of Religion: Paper 2 (33.3%) Religion and Ethics: Paper 1 (33.3%) Development in Christian Thought:
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