Religious Studies

History, Philosophy and Theology

History, Philosophy and Theology
History, Philosophy and Theology

What will you be working towards?

Code 18
Qualification Type GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Qualification Level Level 3
Course type Full Time

Overview

Religious Studies is a subject that challenges your knowledge of philosophical and ethical approaches. It is different to the study of religion. This subject develops skills of analysis, interpretation and debate. This A level allows you to explore classical arguments for and against theism, atheism and agnosticism. It comprises abstract thinking as well as logical arguments for and against the existence of God. You will also explore religious and secular arguments about morality, all of which are applied to medical ethics and war and peace.

Details

Section A: Philosophy of religion Arguments for the existence of God

Design

  • Presentation: Paley’s analogical argument.
  • Criticisms: Hume

Ontological

  • Presentation: Anselm’s a priori argument.
  • Criticisms: Gaunilo and Kant.

Cosmological

  • Presentation: Aquinas' Way 3. The argument from contingency and necessity.
  • Criticisms: Hume and Russell

Evil and suffering

  • The problem of evil and suffering.

Religious experience

  • The nature of religious experience. Verifying religious experiences

Component 2: Ethics

  • Normative ethical theories Applied Ethics, War, animal experimentation, abortion

Section 2 – 7061/2B Christianity

  • Sources of wisdom and authority
  • God
  • Self, death and afterlife
  • Good conduct and key moral principles
  • Expressions of religious identity

How will it be delivered?

Students will be assessed through examinations at the end of the two year course.

Entry requirements

Students with an interest in religion, philosophy, ethics and social history, and who have an open mind ready to explore topics and concepts that may conflict with, and contradict, their own beliefs. Students need to achieve a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. They also need to achieve a grade 5 or higher in Religious Studies at GCSE level.

Your next steps...

The course is highly regarded by both universities and employers and will  therefore support your progression to a variety of professional careers in virtually  any sector. You will develop a wide range  of transferable skills, including written and oral communication, textual analysis  and critical thinking

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Parkstone Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2NT

Available dates

01/09/2021 to 31/08/2023
Ark Alexandra Academy
2 Year(s)
Full time
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