Philosophy & Ethics A Level

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This course enables students to develop their interest in philosophy, religion and ethics and adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the topics studied as well as reflecting on and developing their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning. Philosophy of religion - learners will study: • ancient philosophical influences • arguments about the existence or non-existence of God • the nature and impact of religious experience • the challenge for religious belief of the problem of evil • the nature of the soul, mind and body • the possibility of life after death • ideas about the nature of God • issues in religious language Religion and ethics - learners will study: • normative ethical theories • the application of ethical theory to two contemporary issues of importance • ethical language and thought: debates surrounding the significant ideas of conscience and free will • the influence on ethical thought of developments in religious beliefs and the philosophy of religion. Developments in religious thought - learners will study: • religious beliefs, values and teachings, their interconnections and how they vary historically and in the contemporary world • sources of religious wisdom and authority • practices which shape and express religious identity, and how these vary within a tradition • significant social and historical developments in theology and religious thought • key themes related to the relationship between religion and society.

Course information

Name: Philosophy & Ethics A Level Qualification title: Philosophy & Ethics A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Philosophy of religion - 120 marks - 2 hour paper - 33.3% of total A Level Religion and ethics - 120 marks - 2 hour paper - 33.3% of total A Level Developments in religious thought - 120 marks - 2 hour paper - 33.3% of total A Level Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20161129 12:58:23 Updated 20161129 13:00:03

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Orleans Park School
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020 8891 0187
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Address

Richmond Road Town: Twickenham