Entry Requirements

Grade 5 in Religious Studies (if studied) and a grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

Exam Board Specification

What you will study

  • Philosophy of Religion: This part of the course focuses on the study of Ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, arguments for the existence of God, challenges to religious belief, and claims to religious experience.
  • Ethics: This part of the course focuses on questions relating to moral decision-making, the nature of ethical language, and applied issues including euthanasia and business ethics.
  • Christianity: This part of the course covers issues such as the existence of God, death and afterlife, gender and theology, and the challenge of secularism.
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Assessments

Regular essays will enable you to develop the writing skills, expressing complex ideas. There are three exams at the end of year two to assess your investigation of, and response to the many issues explored during the course.

Course Support

  • Support from friendly, approachable tutors to help you achieve your potential
  • A range of different teaching styles and methods
  • Stretch and challenge activities
  • One-to-one tutorials outside of class time
  • Regular group tutorials

Enrichment Activities

  • Yearly participation in ‘Ethics Cup’ competition
  • Annual visits to universities
  • A range of guest speakers
  • Trips to Liverpool Cathedrals, Museums and the Walker Art Gallery
  • A student-run Philosophy debate Society including discussions, and guest speakers

Progression

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion is a highly respected subject that will teach you to think creatively and analytically and encourages you to apply knowledge to real life situations. These are skills that are highly valued by universities and employers.

 

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Career Opportunities

Employers know that this subject encourages innovation and creativity. The skills that you will develop in analysis and argument are valuable in a range of careers. For example, former students are accountants, HR officers, solicitors, criminal psychologists, speech therapists, nurses, teachers and too many more to mention.

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Entry Requirements

Grade 5 in Religious Studies (if studied) and a grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

Exam Board Specification