Religion Philosophy and Ethics (RE)
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics are important and exciting areas of human thought and experience.
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Are sex and love separate?
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What makes people equal?
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When is it right to go to war?
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Is God a fantasy?
- Should we be allowed to die if we ask?
This course provides continuous opportunities for developing your own ideas and values. In addition, you gain a special set of skills that can improve career prospects, whether as lawyers, journalists, managers, or any profession requiring empathy, critical thinking, and the ability to evaluate ideas. This course helps you understand other people, especially the beliefs, teachings and practices that inspire the lives of millions.
You study Islam and Christianity, both vital for understanding the modern world, its individuals and communities. Both together are followed by half the people on the planet. Discussion is central to the course, but opinions need to be informed, reasoned and supported with evidence and argument. Learn to debate with skill and depth. You must be enthusiastic to read, write, research and make high quality presentations. This can be a challenge, but students succeed in a class of supportive learners and practice makes perfect – gaining vital skills for future careers.
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Assessment
Examination: You take three written examination papers (4 hour total; 100%). The exams assess your understanding of issues and how believers respond; and your ability to discuss and evaluate.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How can this course be useful for me?
You develop essay-writing, discussion and presentation skills to support your further studies and employment. You will engage with some of the most profound and influential thinkers that have shaped thought in the Ancient and modern world and, importantly, you have a fascinating opportunity to invest in yourself and make a personal journey to better understand your view on spiritual, ethical and philosophical questions.
How can this course improve my career prospects?
RE, Philosophy and Ethics is about critical thinking and understanding complex thoughts and making convincing arguments. Whether your future career requires you to think broadly or deeply these skills are not only valuable but vital. Employers value the skillset developed by RE, Philosophy and Ethics immensely.
How can this course benefit my future studies?
RE, Philosophy and Ethics seeks to broaden and deepen students horizons and help them develop connected thoughts. Students will gain a better grasp and ability to speak confidently, write coherently and argue convincingly.