Course Overview

If you like arguing/debating/wondering and questioning, this is the course for you.

Philosophy of Religion – Does God Exist? Students will develop skills to critically evaluate key theological and philosophical issues from the philosophy of religion. They will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of how these arguments and responses to them contribute to the development of a stance for living.

Researching Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies – dissertation. In this Unit, students will develop a range of skills relevant to undertaking independent research including: how to identify appropriate research issues, plan and manage a complex programme of research; source, collect and record appropriate and reliable information; evaluate, analyse and synthesise evident; organise, present and reference findings using appropriate conventions.

Medical Ethics – in this Unit students will develop skills to critically evaluate a range of complex issues involving medical ethics. Students will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the issues and religious and non-religious responses, including the philosophical reasoning behind these responses, such as the use of organs and being the beginning and end of life issues.