Philosophy, Ethics and RE
A Level Religious Studies
We look at the philosophical arguments surrounding the proof of God’s existence and non-existence such as the ontological argument and evil and suffering. We look at ethical theories, such as utilitarianism, and in applied ethics we apply those theories to issues such as the environment and medical ethics. As our study of religion, we study Judaism from a historical, a theological, a philosophical and an ethical point of view.
Students study the following units:
Philosophy and Religion: Philosophical issues and questions; The nature and influence of religious experience; Problems of evil and suffering; Philosophical language; Works of scholars; Influences of developments in religious belief.
Religion and Ethics: Significant concepts in issues or debates in religion and ethics; A study of three ethical, theories; Application of ethical theories to issues of importance; Ethical language;
Deontology, Virtue Ethics and the works of scholars; Medical ethics: beginning and end of life issues.
Study of Religion - Judaism: Religious beliefs, values and teachings; Sources of wisdom and authority; Practices that shape and express religious identity; Social and historical developments; Gender, the Holocaust and Zionism; Works of scholars; Religion and society; Primary texts.
A Level Religious Studies Specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/religious-studies-2016.html
Enrichment at Key Stage 5
Our students take part in candle conferences each year.
Our students take part in the live survivor testimony on Holocaust Memorial Day.
Our students are invited to join a trip to Krakow, where we spend a day at Auschwitz-Birkenau as well as going to the Jewish quarter in Krakow, the synagogues, the restaurants and the Schindler Museum.
Useful Links
https://www.reonline.org.uk/teaching-resources/16-ethics
Videos
A class of Y12 students answers questions from Mrs Watson about the Religious Education course, what topics are covered, what a typical lesson looks like and what skills a student needs to take the course.
