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Religious Studies
Overview
“You’re seriously telling me that you can prove the
existence of God because a ball moves across a
football pitch”
If you believe this statement to be nonsense, I think
you might be surprised. Come and find out more.
Devote some time to what really matters i.e. the big
questions, ‘Why do innocent children die if God is
supposed to be all-loving’, ‘Why do I occasionally feel
guilt and a sense of duty despite having no belief in
God and an afterlife’, ‘Why does Anselm say that to
reject God’s existence is the same as saying 2+2 = 10’
This course claims to explore ethics and prove the
existence or not of God using evidence. All pupils are
welcome with or without previous knowledge of
Religious Studies. If you are keen to think, question,
challenge and discuss, this A level is for you.
Approach
You will read and write essays and express your ideas
in debate. You will think about the consequences of
holding certain beliefs and will have an opportunity
to analyse your own. You can suggest your own
choice of medium i.e. poetry, art, creative writing,
PowerPoint presentations to express your ideas too
but self motivation and an interest in the topics is
essential along with a desire for independent study.
The course offers a unique opportunity to quench a
genuine desire to solve some philosophical dilemmas.
You will develop an enquiring, empathetic approach
to the study of religion. You will consider whether or
not morality derives from religion.
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Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015