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| Faculty | Humanities |
| Subject | Philosophy, Ethics and Theology |
| Staff and responsibility | Mrs E Young Head of Religious Studies Department – Lead Practitioner |
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Assessment format | A Level Qualification
Component 1: A Study of Religion Christianity Written examination: 2 hours 33.3% of qualification 120 marks Component 2: Philosophy of Religion Written examination: 2 hours 33.3% of qualification 120 marks Component 3: Religion and Ethics Written examination: 2 hours 33.3% of qualification 120 marks |
| Subject Overview | Theology
This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of Christianity covering themes ranging from religious figures and sacred texts to practices that shape religious identity. Philosophy This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of fundamental philosophical themes, ranging from arguments for the existence of God to the use of religious language. Ethics This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of fundamental ethical themes, ranging from ethical language and thought to freewill and determinism. |
| Potential Career options with this subject | A relevant choice – The Russell Group of top universities has made it clear that Philosophy and Ethics A level provides ‘suitable preparation for University generally’.
Students who study Philosophy and Ethics are found working for almost every type of employer in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. They work in organisations such as the National Health Service (NHS), the Civil Service and for advertising, marketing and public relations agencies. The investment banking industry and legal sector prove popular choices, as do publishing firms, charities and recruitment agencies. |
| “To know, is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.” – Socrates |
