Religious Studies (Buddhism, Philosophy and Ethics)*

Religious studies is an interesting subject which examines the ‘big questions’ surrounding the three key areas of philosophy, ethics and Buddhist thought, encouraging students to reflect upon their own beliefs about the world as well as understanding the beliefs of others.

The course will provide students with critical thinking and evaluative skills, this will enable them to critically analyse an argument or concept. The course will also help students to develop a reasoned argument, understand motivations and appreciate differing perspectives.

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Course Information

Course Name:	Religious Studies (Buddhism, Philosophy and Ethics)
Course Type:	A Level
Examination/Coursework:	100% Examination
Exam Board:	AQA
Entrance Criteria:	GCSE grade 4 in English or RE
Topics & Areas Covered:	Year 12: Philosophy: Arguments for the existence of God Evil and suffering Religious experience Ethics: Normative ethical theories (Natural Moral law, Situation ethics, Virtue Ethics) Application of Normative ethical theories to Abortion, Euthanasia and Animal issues. Buddhism: Sources of wisdom and authority Ultimate reality (trikaya, anicca) Self death and the afterlife Good conduct and moral principles Year 13: Philosophy: Religious Language MIracles Self death and the afterlife Ethics Meta Ethics Freewill and moral responsibility Conscience Bentham and Kant Buddhism: Expressions of religious identity Buddhism gender and sexuality Buddhism and science Buddhism and secularisation Migration and religious pluralism
Career Pathways:	Many students go on to work and study in the fields of Law, Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Politics, Journalism, Media and Medicine.
AS/A-Level:	This course can only be studied as a two year qualification. It cannot be studied as a one year course.