| Title/Name |
Course Title/Exam
Board, Syllabus details |
Religious Studies
(Philosophy of Religion and Religious Ethics)
OCR G571/572 G581/582 |
| What will I learn? |
What will I gain from doing this
course
Aims/Objectives
What will I do |
Synopsis of Subject
- In depth study of Philosophy of
Religion and Religious Ethics, including applied and normative
ethics
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of connections between different areas of study and their
relationship to specified aspects of human experience.
Aims
Students are encouraged to:
- develop their understanding, interest
and enthusiasm for philosophical approaches to study and
relate it to the wider world
- treat the subject as an academic
discipline by developing knowledge, understanding and skills
- adopt an enquiring, critical and
reflective approach to the study of religion
- Reflect on and develop their own
values, opinions and attitudes
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| What are the entry requirements |
What is the minimum skills or qualification
level the learner needs to start this course |
Prior level of attainment
Religious Studies GCSE grade B or above would provide an indication
of interest and ability to meet the demands of the course. Other
subject grades would be taken into consideration if the student
had not had the opportunity to study at GCSE. It would be preferable,
although not essential, if students had English GCSE to grade
B or above. |
| How will I be assessed |
Method of Assessment (exam, coursework
etc.) Course Content
Style of Teaching and Learning
|
Subject Content/Assessment
AS level students take:
- Unit G571: Philosophy of Religion
(1 hour 30 minutes examination; 50% of final AS grade; 25%
of A2) Ancient Greek influences of Philosophy of Religion,
Judaeo-Christian influences on religion, traditional arguments
for the existence of God and arguments against the existence
of God (science and religion).
- Unit G572 - Religious Ethics
(1 hour 30 minute examination; 50% of final AS grade; 25%
of A2)
Ethical theories - Utilitarianism, Natural Law, Kant, Absolutism
Applied Ethics - War and Peace, Euthanasia, Abortion, Genetics.
At A2 level students take:
- G581 - Philosophy of Religion
(1 hour 30 minute examination; 25% of A2 grade)
Religious language, religious experiences, the nature of
God, life after death and miracles.
- G582 - Religious Ethics
(1 hour 30 minute examination; 25% of A2 grade)
Meta-ethics, freewill and determination, conscience, virtue
ethics, business and environmental ethics, sexual ethics.
AS level is assessed at standard between
GCSE and Advanced level (A2) and form 50% of the full Advanced
level GCE. |
| What are the costs |
What equipment will I need (if appropriate)
Any other costs |
All will be provided
None |
| Is there anything else I need to know |
Where will I study What
support will I receive
Where can I get further information
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At AS and A2, the Philosophy paper
is sat in January. |
| Future Opportunities |
Progression to further education, study
or work |
Links to Higher Education,
Careers and Employment
Develops a wide range of transferable skills recognised by
employers and higher education as being of great value:
- collecting, synthesising and interpreting
information and evidence
- communication
- logical thought
- complements other arts based subjects
eg History and English as well as expanding on issues in
Science (Genetics, medical ethics, science/creationism debate)
and Business Studies
- the ability to think critically
and empathise with others is highly regarded for those wishing
to study Medicine, Law, Journalism, Social Work, Politics,
Teaching ... in fact anywhere where you would be working
with other people, needing to put together coherent arguments
and need to think on your feet.
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