Religious Studies

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The course is broken down into 3 exams: Philosophy of religion: - ancient philosophical influences - arguments about the existence or non-existence of God - the nature and impact of religious experience - the challenge to religious belief from the problem of evil - the nature of the soul, mind and body - ideas about the nature of God* - issues in religious language* Religion and ethics: - religious ethical theories: Natural Law & Situation Ethics - secular ethical theories: Utilitarianism & The Categorical Imperative - the application of ethical theory to two contemporary issues of importance (euthanasia and business ethics) - ethical language and thought* - debates around the conscience* - sexual ethics and its influence on ethical thought/ developments in religious belief* Developments in religious thought: - the person of Jesus Christ - sources of authority for Christians - Augustine’s teachings on human nature - Bonhoeffer and moral action - Christian teachings on death and the afterlife - knowledge of God’s existence - religion and society* - practices which shape religious thought and tradition* - significant historical and social developments in theology and religious thought* *second year of study How will I be assessed: - There are 3 1 hour 15 minute exams at the end of Year 12. - There are 3 1 hour 2 hour exams at the end of Year 13

Course information

Name: Religious Studies Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160205 11:53:26 Updated 20161019 13:10:12

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Kenilworth School and Sports College
Foundation School
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Address

Leyes Lane Town: Kenilworth