Philosophy and Theology is a unique A Level subject that helps students to “know thyself”, recognize the philosophical assumptions of their other subjects and provide different frameworks for integrating the humanities, sciences and arts in a unified whole. What will you study? The Tiffin Philosophy and Theology A Level is taught as a survey course covering the history of Western metaphysics, epistemology and ethics from the time before Socrates to our own (from the “Presocratics to the Postmoderns”). Political philosophy, moral philosophy, applied ethics (business ethics, sexual ethics, etc.), philosophy of science, anthropology, theology, psychology and the philosophy of mind are some of the main themes of the course. In Year 12 we study foundational scholars from antiquity, medieval and early modern periods such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume and Kant. In Year 13 we study more advanced topics with reference to 20th and 21st century philosophers, thinkers and movements including Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Marxism, Logical Positivism, Pragmatism, Psychoanalysis (Freud), Existentialism (Sartre and De Beauvoir) and Radical Orthodoxy. Enrichment Opportunities: In order to assist the UCAS process, students use departmentally developed booklets (designed especially for Oxbridge applicants). For a number of years we have been invited by academics from the University of Oxford to attend undergraduate style seminars designed especially for Tiffin students. We also intend to visit notable centres of philosophical, theological and cultural interest. Where it might lead you? Many go on to study philosophy, politics and economics in PPE courses, double degrees (Philosophy with Physics, etc.) or as standalone subjects.
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form (the entry requirements) is 8 GCSE grades from the qualification list (see Appendix D), with a total grade score of 56. The student must also have a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics, which may or may not be included in the total grade score of 56. A grade 7 or higher is required at GCSE in the subject to be studied in the Sixth Form. https://tiffinschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sixth-Form-Admissions-Policy-2024.pdf
The course is linear and formally assessed at the end of two years study. In addition to take home essays, we also have timed mock exams at the end of Year 12 and in the Spring term of Year 13.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL |
Philosophy and Theology is a unique A Level subject that helps students to “know thyself”, recognize the philosophical assumptions of their other subjects and provide different frameworks for integrating the humanities, sciences and arts in a unified whole. What will you study? The Tiffin Philosophy and Theology A Level is taught as a survey course covering the history of Western metaphysics, epistemology and ethics from the time before Socrates to our own (from the “Presocratics to the Postmoderns”). Political philosophy, moral philosophy, applied ethics (business ethics, sexual ethics, etc.), philosophy of science, anthropology, theology, psychology and the philosophy of mind are some of the main themes of the course. In Year 12 we study foundational scholars from antiquity, medieval and early modern periods such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume and Kant. In Year 13 we study more advanced topics with reference to 20th and 21st century philosophers, thinkers and movements including Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Marxism, Logical Positivism, Pragmatism, Psychoanalysis (Freud), Existentialism (Sartre and De Beauvoir) and Radical Orthodoxy. Enrichment Opportunities: In order to assist the UCAS process, students use departmentally developed booklets (designed especially for Oxbridge applicants). For a number of years we have been invited by academics from the University of Oxford to attend undergraduate style seminars designed especially for Tiffin students. We also intend to visit notable centres of philosophical, theological and cultural interest. Where it might lead you? Many go on to study philosophy, politics and economics in PPE courses, double degrees (Philosophy with Physics, etc.) or as standalone subjects.
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form (the entry requirements) is 8 GCSE grades from the qualification list (see Appendix D), with a total grade score of 56. The student must also have a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics, which may or may not be included in the total grade score of 56. A grade 7 or higher is required at GCSE in the subject to be studied in the Sixth Form. https://tiffinschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sixth-Form-Admissions-Policy-2024.pdf
The course is linear and formally assessed at the end of two years study. In addition to take home essays, we also have timed mock exams at the end of Year 12 and in the Spring term of Year 13.
