What do we study at A Level Philosophy & Ethics?
Exam Board: OCR A Level Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics of Religion)
Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion
- Ancient influences on Philosophy
- The Nature of the Soul and existence of God
- The problem of Evil
- Issues in Religious Language
- Written examination: 2 hours
- 33% of the qualification
Paper 2: Religion and Ethics
- Ethical Theories
- The Application of Ethical Theories to contemporary issues
- Ethical language
- Debates surrounding the Conscience
- Debates surrounding Sexual Ethics
- Written examination: 2 hours
- 33% of the qualification
Paper 3: Developments in Religious Thought
- Religious beliefs and values
- Historical context and change in belief and practice over time
- Sources of religious wisdom and authority
- Religious practices that shape identity
- The relationship between religion and wider society
- Written examination: 2 hours
- 33% of the qualification