Course information
Religious Studies
Harris Federation Post 16 - Croydon
Harris Federation South London Schools, 4th Floor Norfolk House, Croydon, CR0 1LH
Course summary

In Year 12, students are introduced to a number of philosophical and ethical issues. Unit 1 looks at the following topics. - The Teleological Argument for the Existence of God - The Cosmological Argument for the Existence of God - The Problem of Evil - Ethical Theory (Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics and Natural Moral Law) - Application of Ethical Theory to Ethical Issues - Christian attitudes to Good Moral Conduct and Identity. - Christian attitudes to the afterlife and nature of God In Unit 2, students look in depth at religious attitudes to Good Moral Conduct and Identity.

Entry requirements

English Lang - 5 Relevant subject - At least a grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. The Philosophy and Ethics A Level is 100% examination. It is a linear course where students sit two exams at the end of Year 13. One exam focuses on Unit 1 - Philosophical and Ethical Concepts, and the other on the dialogue between Philosophy, Ethics and Christianity.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHarris Federation South London Schools, 4th Floor Norfolk House, Croydon, CR0 1LH