Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Alevel (See Option Blocks on our website)
History, Philosophy and Theology
What will you be working towards?
| Code | ND5 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
The course is based on three components
Components
Themes
Percentage
Assessment
1. A Study of Religion: Christianity (Option A)
Religious figures and sacred texts
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Religious concepts and religious life
Significant social and historical developments in religious thought
Religious practices and religious identity
2. Philosophy of Religion
Arguments for the existence of God
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Challenges to religious belief
Religious experience
Religious language
3. Religion and Ethics
Ethical thought
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Deontological ethics
Teleological ethics
Determinism and free will
Details
The course is based on three components
Components
Themes
Percentage
Assessment
1. A Study of Religion: Christianity (Option A)
Religious figures and sacred texts
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Religious concepts and religious life
Significant social and historical developments in religious thought
Religious practices and religious identity
2. Philosophy of Religion
Arguments for the existence of God
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Challenges to religious belief
Religious experience
Religious language
3. Religion and Ethics
Ethical thought
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Deontological ethics
Teleological ethics
Determinism and free will
How will it be delivered?
What will I learn and how will I be assessed?
The course is based on three components
Components
Themes
Percentage
Assessment
1. A Study of Religion: Christianity (Option A)
Religious figures and sacred texts
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Religious concepts and religious life
Significant social and historical developments in religious thought
Religious practices and religious identity
2. Philosophy of Religion
Arguments for the existence of God
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Challenges to religious belief
Religious experience
Religious language
3. Religion and Ethics
Ethical thought
33.3%
2 hour exam
2 essay style questions made up of 2 parts
(some choice)
Entry requirements
Where students have studied Religious Studies before, they need to have achieved a Grade 4 at GCSE. Where Students have not studied Religious Studies at GCSE a grade 4 in English as well as good literacy skills are necessary. Most importantly student
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What about Universities - how do they view Religious Studies?
Universities are very keen on students who have Religious Studies A Level because: -
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25% of Oxford entrants have studied philosophy, ethics and religion
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Of the range of skills you learn (analysis, evaluation, essay writing, debating, presenting, hypothesising and criticising.)
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Of the topics covered e.g. morality, science, philosophy, psychology, logic, freedom, feminism, atheism, pluralism and the meaning of life.
Which degree subjects is it particularly useful for?
With the skills you will develop on the course a whole range of subjects will be open to you including; Theology, Religious Studies, Law, Medicine, Bio-medical Sciences, Politics, Sociology, History, Psychology, English.
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