Religious Studies A-level will consist of three units; Philosophy of Religion, Religious Ethics and Hinduism. In Year 12 students study the following three units: 1. Philosophy of Religion Topics including: arguments for the existence of God, the challenges of evil to religious belief, religious experiences as evidence for the existence of God. 2. Religious Ethics An introduction to ethics, how do we decide what is right or wrong? Various ethical theories and how they could be applied to modern issues. 3. Hinduism An introduction to Hinduism including key beliefs and practices. Topics include the archaeological origins of the religion, the nature of God and significant festivals and life principles. In Year 13 students develop their subject skills with a further study of the following units which have a direct correlation with those studied in Year 12. 1. Philosophy of Religion What do people believe about life after death? Can miracles really happen? How do we use language in philosophy and theology? How has secularism had an impact on religion? What psychological reasons are there for people to be religious? 2. Religious Ethics Freewill and determinism: are our decisions determined or made freely? Are our lives mapped out already? What is the meaning of ethical language? Key ethical theories and that application to contemporary issues. 3. Hinduism Modern Hindu figures and their responses to British rule. Contemporary issues in Hinduism including the status of women and the Dalits. Indian Philosophy on the nature of reality.
Name: Religious Studies - Philosophy and Ethics Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20151013 09:06:28 Updated 20161109 14:36:27
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