Religious Studies
Philosophy and Ethics
A Level AQA 7062
Why study Religion, Philosophy and Ethics?
This A Level encourages students to:
develop an interest and enthusiasm for a rigorous study of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
treat the subject as an academic discipline by developing knowledge and understanding
evaluate the ideas studied and apply them to your own experience and the wider world
use an enquiring, critical and empathetic approach to the study of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Destinations for AHS students who studied this subject are on display outside the subject classrooms
AHS students can use Unifrog to explore how this subject might be used in life after A Levels
Entry Requirements
A 6 in Religious Studies GCSE is a requirement if you have taken it. Alternatively a 6 in another Humanities GCSE. A lively interest in the study of ideas and human motivation and a willingness to enquire into and analyse concepts and ideas which differ from your own. Also a willingness to discuss your own and others' ideas.
Special features of the course
This course is stimulating, challenging and thought-provoking. You will acquire skills that will aid you in a wide range of Higher Education courses and throughout life. The focus on medical ethics throughout the course makes it valuable for those applying for Medicine or Law degrees, as well as many others.
Costs
There are no additional costs
Where can I find out more?
See Mrs Knight or Miss Condon or email Mrs Knight on kknight@ahs.bucks.sch.uk
Have a look at the subject presentation here
How is the course organised?
There are 4 modules of study, all assessed by written papers. There is a greater emphasis being placed on evaluation rather than on the learning of a large amount of facts.
Philosophy
Arguments for the existence of God;
Evil and suffering;
Religious experience.
Religious language;
Miracles;
Self, death and the afterlife.
Religion and Ethics
Ethical theories;
Issues of human life and death;
Issues of animal life and death;
Introduction to meta ethics;
Free will and moral responsibility;
Conscience;
Bentham and Kant.
Christianity
God/Ultimate Reality;
Sources of wisdom and authority;
The challenge from science;
The challenge of secularisation
Self, death and the afterlife
Key moral principles;
Religious identity;
Religion, gender and sexuality
Religion, migration and religious pluralism;
Dialogues
There is very little new content to learn for this final section, instead it is exploring the dialogue between Religion and Ethics and Religion and Philosophy; how they influence, and are influenced by, the other disciplines.
Assessment
Two papers: written exams, 3 hours each consisting of all essay style questions.