Religious Studies enables students to analyze and evaluate fundamental philosophical and ethical questions that have been debated for thousands of years. These included Can we prove that God exists?’ and What does it mean to be a good person?! It enables students to think critically and consider their own perspectives whilst reflecting on existing theories and issues in the world today. Religious Studies also supports key skills in other A-Level subjects such as History, Psychology and Sociology. This qualification provides an understanding of Philosophy of Religion, Ethics and Christianity through the study of scholars and religious and philosophical texts. During the course students will engage with key extracts in an anthology, with texts ranging from Ancient Greece to modern interpretations of the value of life. Considering why people make the decisions that they do, and how we can improve as humans is paramount to the course. Religious Studies is a gateway to a range of university degrees such as Law and Humanities. It also provides skills to access numerous careers; teaching and journalism to medicine and the military.
• 6 Strong Passes or 7 Standard Passes including: • 5 in Religious Studies and • 5 in English Language
• Philosophy of Religion: Design Argument, Cosmological Argument, Ontological Argument, Religious Experience, Problem of Evil, Religious Language, Critiques of Religion (Atheism), Religion and Science, Life After Death • Ethics: Utilitarianism, Situation Ethics, Natural Moral Law, Deontology, Virtue Ethics, War and Peace, Sexual Ethics, Equality, Environmental Ethics, Medical Ethics, Religion and Morality, Ethical Language • Christianity: Nature of God, The Trinity, The Church, Key Moral Principles, the Bible, Role of Jesus, Diversity in Practices, Science, Secularization, New Movements in Theology, Atonement, Pluralism and Diversity, Equality and Discrimination.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT |
Religious Studies enables students to analyze and evaluate fundamental philosophical and ethical questions that have been debated for thousands of years. These included Can we prove that God exists?’ and What does it mean to be a good person?! It enables students to think critically and consider their own perspectives whilst reflecting on existing theories and issues in the world today. Religious Studies also supports key skills in other A-Level subjects such as History, Psychology and Sociology. This qualification provides an understanding of Philosophy of Religion, Ethics and Christianity through the study of scholars and religious and philosophical texts. During the course students will engage with key extracts in an anthology, with texts ranging from Ancient Greece to modern interpretations of the value of life. Considering why people make the decisions that they do, and how we can improve as humans is paramount to the course. Religious Studies is a gateway to a range of university degrees such as Law and Humanities. It also provides skills to access numerous careers; teaching and journalism to medicine and the military.
• 6 Strong Passes or 7 Standard Passes including: • 5 in Religious Studies and • 5 in English Language
• Philosophy of Religion: Design Argument, Cosmological Argument, Ontological Argument, Religious Experience, Problem of Evil, Religious Language, Critiques of Religion (Atheism), Religion and Science, Life After Death • Ethics: Utilitarianism, Situation Ethics, Natural Moral Law, Deontology, Virtue Ethics, War and Peace, Sexual Ethics, Equality, Environmental Ethics, Medical Ethics, Religion and Morality, Ethical Language • Christianity: Nature of God, The Trinity, The Church, Key Moral Principles, the Bible, Role of Jesus, Diversity in Practices, Science, Secularization, New Movements in Theology, Atonement, Pluralism and Diversity, Equality and Discrimination.
