RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND
ETHICS
Exam Board: OCR – To be confirmed
Course Contact: Mr M Bonnett
What will I study?
This will be the first teaching of a brand new specification which will take aspects
from multiple areas of Philosophy to create a dynamic and challenging specification.
At the Hazeley Academy we will be teaching the 2-year linear A Level with all
examinations at the end of year 13 as this will give you the best opportunity to
develop your skills.
During the A Level you will focus on 3 different topics, each with their own focus. The
3 topics are:
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Philosophy of Religion which will include: Ancient Greek Philosophy, arguments
over God’s existence, religious experience, miracles, the challenge of evil, the
mind and soul problem, life and death, nature of God, Religious Language
Religious Ethics which will include: Normative Ethics, model ethics issues, ethical
language, free will and determinism, the impact on Philosophy of Religion
Religious Thought which is a new addition and will include: the beliefs, values
and teachings of Christianity, sources of religious wisdom and authority within
Christianity, practices which shape and express Christian identity, significant
social and historical developments in theology and Christianity, key themes
related to the relationship between religion and society.
What next?
A Level Religion, Philosophy and Ethics will provide you with the skills and
understanding necessary to undertake university study. You will be able to critically
assess difficult issues which will be suited to study in History, English, Theology,
Religious Studies, Law and Politics as well as evaluate competing ideas and the ability
to draw meaningful conclusions. Philosophy has become a widely respected subject
and today is linked to careers in media, advertising, journalism, teaching, public
services and more.
Entry requirements:
Students should have a minimum grade of a B in a GCSE Humanities subject
(preferably an RE or RS qualification).