In this unit students will explore a range of moral issues and religious attitudes towards them, such as abortion, euthanasia, animal rights the origins of the universe and the use and abuse of the environment.
Students will consider the aims of punishment including; retribution, deterrence, reformation. They will look at the treatment of criminals including prison, corporal punishment, community service, forgiveness and the death penalty. They will consider ethical arguments related to the death penalty including those based on the principle of utility and the sanctity of life.
Students will complete the Religion, Peace and Conflict unit and finish up the course before beginning revision.
Students will revise:
Christian Beliefs
Christian Practices
Muslim Beliefs
Muslim Practices
Relationships and Families
Crime and Punishment
Peace and Conflict
Religion and Life
In preparation for their GCSE exams they will be assessed regularly.
Students will revise:
Christian Beliefs
Christian Practices
Muslim Beliefs
Muslim Practices
Relationships and Families
Crime and Punishment
Peace and Conflict
Religion and Life
In preparation for their GCSE exams they will be assessed regularly.