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A-Level Religious Studies – Philosophy and Ethics
A Level Religious Studies – Philosophy and Ethics |
Specification: Edexcel |
Method of Assessment: Examination – 100% |
Course Overview: Over the two years, students will study Islam with Quranic text, wisdom sources, traditions and teachings. Students will be studying philosophical and ethical questions which will help them to critically analyse the religion. Students will study Islam primarily but this does not mean that other religions will not be discussed. Religious studies is a thought provoking subject and the contemporary themes will help to inspire engaging classroom discussion. The course is 100% examination with the students sitting 3 examinations; one in the Philosophy of Religion, one in Ethics and one in Islam.
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Units Studied:
Unit 1: Philosophy of Religion 33.3%
AS Topics: God Life after death Sources of wisdom and authority Arguments for the existence of God Evil and suffering Religious experience Design argument Cosmological Argument
Unit 2: Ethics 33.3% In depth study of how ethical theory has underpinned Christian teachings. The following topics will be studied throughout AS and A2.
Natural Moral Law Environemental issues Equality Virtue Ethics Situation Ethics Personhood Abortion Embryo research Euthanasia Animal rights
A2 Topics: Unit 2: Study of Religion- Islam 33.3% A2 Topics: The origins and features of the differences between the teachings of Sunni and Shi’a Muslims after the death of the Prophet Muhammad The significance of the martyrdom of Hussain in Shi’a history The development of the rise in Sufism in Islam The relationship between Islam and science Comparative study of Jihad with the work of the scholars |
Entry Requirements: Students require a minimum of 7 GCSE’s at grade 5 or above or equivalent, including English (Literature or Language) and Mathematics, with at least a grade 6 in Religious Studies. |
Reading Materials / Resources: The Puzzle of Ethics – Peter Vardy The Puzzle of God – Peter Vardy Sophie’s world – Jostein Gaarder |
Career Opportunities Literature is a well-respected degree with many employers. It can lead to a gateway of opportunities including:
Philosophy and Ethics gives excellent transferrable skills, including comparison, analysis and reasoning which are recognised by UCAS and beyond. |
For more information, please contact Ms Suleman c/o sixthform@harristottenham.org.uk Please mark FAO and contact name in the subject of the email. |