Choosing your programme for the Middle Years 2024

GCSE Theology, Philosophy & Ethics (RS)

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY IN THIS COURSE

Central questions about theology, philosophy and ethics will be tackled in this modern and inspiring course: • What is the relationship between religion and science?

• Are war and torture every morally justified? • How should we understand human nature? • Why should humans care about the environment? • How valuable is human life? • Who is Jesus? • Does evil prove there is no God? • How do beliefs shape the way we live? • How similar and different are Christianity and Islam? • What is the role of religion in a secular society?

WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP

You will gain subject-specific skills in philosophical reasoning, analysing and synthesising ideas, critical thinking, interpreting and reflecting on the meaning of texts, and developing your own judgment. You will develop the ability to construct well-argued and informed written arguments, engaging with questions of belief, value, meaning and truth. You will also gain general skills in researching, essay writing, presenting, working with others, and managing your time.

HOW WILL PROGRESS BE ASSESSED

There are two written external exams, equally weighted. Internally, we will incorporate a range of assessment opportunities including presentations, speeches, debates and essays.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

This is a course for people of all faiths and none, who are interested in studying fundamental questions about how people behave and why. If you have found any aspect of Shell TPE interesting, then this course is for you. Take this course if you are curious about the really big questions in life and want to think for yourself.

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