ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • GCSE Religious Education at Grade 6+
  • GCSE English at Grade 6+

FUTURE PROGRESSION

  • A Level Philosophy & Ethics can lead to a range of careers including: Teacher, Journalist, Social Worker, Lawyer, Police, Medicine/Nursing and Charity Worker 
  • It can lead to a degree in Theology, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Nursing or Social Work.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

The course is split into three components. Philosophy of Religion, Religion and  Ethics and a Study of Christianity.

  • You will learn to ask questions about the nature of reality and the place of religion within our world 
  • You will develop skills in explanation, critical analysis, evaluation and debate. 
  • You will understand the world around you and appreciate the diverse views of a range of different people 
  • The course is grounded in scholarship, so you will learn about how key thinkers have developed philosophical ideas by analysing their writings 
  • You will develop your writing ability, learning to present your thoughts clearly in coherent arguments, which are grounded in reason.

Paper 1 Philosophy of Religion

The philosophical element of the course focuses fully on the philosophy of religion. It covers six sections and asks students to analyse and evaluate traditional arguments surrounding God/ultimate reality through the work of key thinkers. 

80 marks, 2 hours, 33.3% of overall grade

Paper 2 Religion and Ethics 

The ethical element of the course focuses on the study of ethical theories and how these theories can then be applied within our lives. The study of ethics means that students have the opportunity to assess moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour. 

80 marks, 2 hours, 33.3% of overall grade

Paper 3 A Study of Christianity 

The religious element of the course focuses on the history of the Church and the key beliefs and teachings of Christianity in Year 12. As students move into Year 13, they will explore the evolution of modern Christianity and compare this to Science, Secularisation and New Religious Movements

80 marks, 2 hours, 33.3% of overall grade

FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Mrs Smith or Mrs Sturdy to discuss further 
esmith@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk
esturdy@stjogns.bhcet.org.uk