A Level Philosophy and Religion

`Kings Ely sixth form`

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A Level Philosophy and Religious Studies

The course challenges many of our assumptions about what we know and how we should live.

Many students go on to read Philosophy, Politics, Economics, languages or indeed any other Arts degree courses such as Law.

At King's Ely, RS is a popular subject with an outstanding academic record.

The course comprises three parts: Philosophy of Religion, Ethics and Study of Religion.

Religion and Philosophy is a discipline concerned with how different views of the world clash or fit together, and with how far different perspectives (moral, scientific, religious, metaphysical, personal) may be reconciled.

Philosophy is concerned with epistemology (theories of knowledge); it is therefore an inter-disciplinary subject and will complement both Art and Science A Levels.

The Ethics component makes it an excellent choice for those wishing to pursue a career in Medicine or the Bio-Sciences.

Prerequisite
A minimum grade 6 in English at GCSE, as well as a love of ideas and an ability to write essays.

Topic Overview
Study of Religion (Buddhism) Philosophy of Religion Religion and Ethics The course consists of three papers: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and Study of a Religion (Buddhism). Philosophy involves a critical examination of our most fundamental beliefs about truth and reality, right and wrong. It challenges many of our assumptions about what we know and how we should live. It is a discipline concerned with how different views of the world clash or fit together, and with how far different perspectives may be reconciled. As an inter-disciplinary subject, Philosophy and Ethics will compliment both Arts and Science ‘A’ Levels. Many students choose this subject as their principal ‘A’ Level and go on to read Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, RS or indeed any other Arts degree such as Law. The Ethics component makes it an excellent choice for those wishing to pursue a career in Medicine or the Biological Sciences.

Topic Overview

Study of Religion (Buddhism)

Philosophy of Religion

Religion and Ethics

The course consists of three papers: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and Study of a Religion (Buddhism).

Philosophy involves a critical examination of our most fundamental beliefs about truth and reality, right and wrong. It challenges many of our assumptions about what we know and how we should live. It is a discipline concerned with how different views of the world clash or fit together, and with how far different perspectives may be reconciled.

As an inter-disciplinary subject, Philosophy and Ethics will compliment both Arts and Science ‘A’ Levels. Many students choose this subject as their principal ‘A’ Level and go on to read Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, RS or indeed any other Arts degree such as Law.

The Ethics component makes it an excellent choice for those wishing to pursue a career in Medicine or the Biological Sciences.

Assessment
Study of Religion (Buddhism) Examination 2hrs 33.33% of mark Philosophy of Religion Examination 2hrs 33.33% of mark Religion and Ethics Examination 2hrs 33.33% of mark Religious Studies A Level Exam Specification

Assessment

Study of Religion (Buddhism)

Examination 2hrs
33.33% of mark

Philosophy of Religion

Examination 2hrs
33.33% of mark

Religion and Ethics

Examination 2hrs
33.33% of mark

Religious Studies A Level Exam Specification

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