This is essentially a Philosophy and Ethics course leading to a qualification in Religious Studies. The two year course is made up of three modules. The modules chosen build on knowledge gained at GCSE Level, both Full and Short courses, but is not dependent on previous experience. Philosophy Ancient Greek influences on philosophy of religion, specifically looking at Plato and Aristotle, Arguments for the existence or non-existence of God, The nature and impact of religious experience, The problem of evil and suffering and its challenge to belief, The nature of the soul mind and body and the possibility of life after death, Ethics Normative ethical theories such as virtue ethics, natural law and situation ethics, The application of ethical theory to euthanasia and sexual ethics, Ethical language and thought Developments in religious thought Interconnections between beliefs values and teachings both historically and in the contemporary world, Sources of religious wisdom and authority, Practices shaping religious identity.
Name: Religious Studies Qualification title: GCE AS Level Religious Studies Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161017 13:29:53 Updated 20161017 13:29:53
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Title: GCE AS Level Religious Studies Qualification: GCE AS Level Religious Studies Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology