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Philosophy<br />
Whilst Philosophy literally means<br />
‘love of wisdom’, it is not, generally,<br />
a subject with a body of truths or<br />
theories to be learnt, but an activity<br />
in which you engage when trying to<br />
answer questions that go to the<br />
heart of the meaning of life itself. To<br />
get the most out of studying this<br />
subject you will need an enquiring<br />
mind, an ability to express yourself<br />
clearly and coherently and a<br />
willingness to question everything<br />
you ever thought was real or true.<br />
What does the course cover?<br />
During the AS year you will explore<br />
questions such as:<br />
• What is real?<br />
• What is God?<br />
• Who am I?<br />
• Why do I suffer?<br />
• Where do I find the meaning<br />
of life?<br />
A2 study allows you to develop a<br />
deeper knowledge of some of the<br />
themes you studied in your AS year.<br />
You will explore topics such as<br />
philosophy of mind and philosophy of<br />
religion. The A2 course will provide an<br />
opportunity for an in-depth study of a<br />
philosophical text – currently<br />
Descartes ‘Meditations’ – which<br />
explores many of the themes<br />
examined in year 12.<br />
What can it lead to?<br />
A significant number of students go on<br />
to study this subject at university.<br />
Additional information<br />
There is no coursework option for this<br />
subject.<br />
t: 01384 398100<br />
Religious Studies<br />
Religion is fascinating and can be studied by anyone with an open mind. No<br />
religious faith is assumed, nor need you have taken Religious Studies at GCSE,<br />
but it is an ideal choice if you enjoyed it at school. For anybody who has ever<br />
been interested in finding out more about God, the Bible, learning how to live<br />
and the ‘Big Questions’ of life, this course is for you!<br />
The AS course includes the following topics:<br />
Unit 1. The New Testament: birth narratives, miracles, parables, passion and<br />
resurrection narratives.<br />
Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion: 'Can we prove God's existence? How 'good' is<br />
God? If God is all-loving, why do we suffer? Does the presence of alleged design in<br />
the world 'prove' that God designed it? What should we make of religious<br />
experiences?'<br />
The A2 course addresses the following questions:<br />
Unit 3. Philosophy of religion: Is religious faith rational? How can we talk about<br />
God? What sense can be made of miracle claims? How ‘free’ are we?<br />
Unit 4. Religious experience: a synoptic study. Is it possible to directly experience<br />
God? What should be made of people’s claims to religious experience?<br />
What can it lead to?<br />
A third of students each year continue with the subject at university degree level,<br />
such is their enthusiasm for the subject.<br />
Additional information<br />
There is no coursework option for this subject. The department provides full notes for<br />
you on all modules and teaching takes place in a stimulating setting using a rich<br />
range of teaching styles and methods.<br />
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Historical, Political & Religious
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