A Level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

Dive into the important, and sometimes controversial, issues facing society today in City of Portsmouth College's A Level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course.

This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in the topics covered below. You'll be discussing ideas and different viewpoints every lesson, so you will learn how to argue and debate effectively. You'll develop academic writing skills, critical evaluation and the ability to reach credible conclusions. You'll also develop a deeper understanding of contemporary political debate on many issues and will be able to engage in academic discussions on current ethical questions, gaining a much clearer understanding of multicultural Britain and issues of equality, diversity, representation and integration.

Plus, you'll have the opportunity to go on local and international trips, including visits to places of worship, university lectures, museums and art exhibitions.

Units include:

Philosophy of religion:

• arguments for and against the existence of God
• the problem of evil
• self, death and afterlife.

Ethics:

• what is meant by ‘right’ and ‘wrong’?
• free will and moral responsibility
• human and animal ethics.

An in-depth study into a major world religion: Buddhism