Studying Philosophy and Ethics enables young people to understand and articulate their own views on the world and religion. It is a subject for all students whatever their own family background and personal beliefs and practices.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:
Mrs J Knowles
LEVEL:
Calderdale local agreed syllabus for religious studies
Course outline
All students in Years 10 to 11 will study Philosophy and Ethics in one hour per fortnight. The following topics will be studied during the course:
Religious views on matters of life and death: views on abortion and euthanasia.
How is life and death celebrated in different cultures?
Religious attitudes to peace and conflict including Just War Theory and Reconciliation.
Students will have the opportunity to discuss a variety of responses and beliefs. They will explore further questions and consider their own reactions to the issues covered. It will stimulate their understanding of themselves and their environment.
This is a non-Assessed course
The future
This is an essential area of study to prepare students for life in a world where controversy over religious and non-religious views is pervasive and where many people lack the knowledge to make their own informed decisions. Understanding why people think and behave differently and builds a more cohesive society.
