A-Level Philosophy, Ethics & Theology
A Level Philosophy, Ethics & Theology
If you’ve ever wondered about the meaning of life and its great questions, then Philosophy, Ethics & Theology may be for you. What is real? Does God exist? Why do some people become heroes and others villains? Why is Jesus still such an influential person? These are just a handful of the fascinating questions you will encounter if you are bold enough to embark on an adventure in thought that will equip you with valuable academic skills, as well as helping you navigate the most important areas of life.
Information on the Course
We follow OCR’s three-part A level which explores the Philosophy of Religion, Moral Philosophy (Ethics) Ethics and Christian Theology.
In the Philosophy of Religion students study:
• Plato and Aristotle
• Ideas of soul, mind and body
• Arguments for and against the existence of God
• Religious experiences
• The problem of evil
• The nature of God
In Moral Philosophy Ethics students study:
• Different theories of right and wrong
• Applying ethical theories to practical moral questions e.g. euthanasia and business ethics
• Ethical language
• Ideas of conscience
• Sexual ethics
In Christian Theology students study:
• St. Augustine on human nature
• The afterlife
• Knowledge of God
• Jesus Christ
• Ethical ideas
• Christian action
• Tolerance, secularism and gender issues
• Marx and Liberation Theology
Where does it lead?
Many students have continued to study Theology at university. Others have taken other degree courses such as Law. The same careers are available to a Philosophy, Ethics & Theology student as they are for other Arts subjects. Our previous students have gone onto careers in medicine, nursing, law and journalism. All employers value this A level because it shows you can think critically, construct an argument and have an awareness of other cultures and belief systems.
Please come and ask any of the Religion Teachers for further information about studying Philosophy, Ethics & Theology at A Level. Alternatively ask some of the present sixth form students for their views on the subject!
Assessment Information
• Each strand is worth 33.33% of the course.
• No coursework. Assessment is via essay in three exams.
• Each A level exam is 2 hours long.