philosophy & ETHICS
A LEVEL
Course Overview
Two year A level course studying Philosophy of Religion (Philosophy = the study of ideas) and Ethics (beliefs about right and wrong) and the study of one religion.
Tackle some of life’s most interesting ‘Big Questions’:
● Is God real, and how can we tell? What might God be like?
● Are the soul and the afterlife real? What about miracles?
● How can we be sure what right and wrong are? And what does it mean to be a good person?
● Do we have a responsibility to care for the environment?
● Is War ever justified?
Why are medical ethics important?
● Why do we need sexual ethics?
Should we have designer babies? etc.
welcome VIDEO
assessment method
At the end of Year 12 you will sit end of year exams, these will not count towards your final results.
There are three final written examinations at the end of Year 13.
Year 12 Units
philosophy
The design argument, The cosmological argument, Ontological argument, The problem of evil and religious experience.
ethics
Situation ethics, Utilitarianism, Natural law, Equality, Environmental ethics, Sexual ethics and peace and conflict.
christianity
The nature of God, The Trinity, The nature of the church, Key moral principles.
source of wisdom & authority
The Early Church, The Reformation, The role of music in Christianity
Year 13 Units
philosophy
Philosophy of language, Life after death, the soul and science and religion.
ethics
Ethical language, Deontology and medical ethics
christianity
Practices, Social and Historical developments - Science, Feminist theology,
liberation theology
Religion and society - Equality and discrimination, New religious movements
sexual Ethics example lesson
example work
Open evening example lesson Sexual ethics lesson.pptxA-Level-Ethics-Situation ethics exemplar.docxStudent testimonials
Harry Morris Testimonial PB 2020.movgallery
Support sessions
Once a week, a 1hr afterschool tuition / revision session
Full course resources available on google classroom as well as ongoing teacher support when needed
Student Destinations
Apprenticeships
There are some apprenticeships associated with religious studies such as:
arts, media and publishing, e.g. exhibition guide, visitor services support
leisure, travel and tourism, e.g. tourist guide, travel adviser
health, public services and care, e.g. community support worker
education and training, e.g. learning support assistant
University Degrees
Politics Degree, Law Degree, Education Degree's, Journalism degrees, Film making, Geography degrees, Medical degrees, Scientific Degrees, Philosophy Degrees etc.
Careers using religious studies
Aid workers provide support, food, resources, and infrastructure to people in need.
Human resources managers deal with recruitment, training and retention of staff.
Journalism
Journalism is unbiased production and distribution of reports on current or past events based on facts and supported with proofs or evidences.
Newspaper journalists research and report the news, publishing their work in newspapers and online.
Police officers investigate and prevent crime.
Primary school teachers teach children from the ages of four to 11
Religious leaders offer support to followers of their religion through spiritual and moral guidance.
Secondary school teachers teach children from the ages of 11 to 18.
Solicitor
A solicitor provides expert legal support and advice on a range of personal and commercial issues. Solicitors take instructions from clients and advise on necessary courses of legal action.
Youth and community workers provide support for young people.