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A Level Religious Philosophy & Ethics

at Highcliffe School, Christchurch · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Philosophy of Religion includes an exploration of key and ultimate questions. There is much room for discussion and personal opinions, whilst taking into account past and present philosophical thinkers and their works. The Ethics element of the course incorporates both the study of ethical theories and their application, looking at issues such as Conscience, Freedom, Sexual Ethics, War and Peace, Authority, Justice, Law and Punishment among others. The study of Buddhism involves an exploration of Beliefs, Practices, Authority, History, Values and the impact of Religion on Society as a whole. The summary of components is as follows: • Philosophy of Religion: Ancient influences, arguments for and against the existence of God, religious experience, the problem of evil, soul, mind and body and life after death, the nature of God and issues in religious language. • Ethics: Normative ethical theory, application of ethical theory, ethical language and thought, debates surrounding the significance of conscience, the influence of ethical thought on developments in religious belief and the philosophy of religion. • Buddhism: Beliefs, values and teachings, how they have developed historically and how they are presently discussed. Key areas covered in this unit include: the significance of the Buddha, exploration of the Buddhist world view, meditation and Buddhism in contemporary society.

What you need to get on

Min 6 GCSE's inc. Ma & Eng

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Highcliffe School

    Parkside Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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