“To think and be fully alive is the same.” - Hannah Arendt
We have put together an exciting programme of study that we believe gives girls a more nuanced understanding of the beliefs and ideas across the world, as well as the ability to evaluate critically these ideas for themselves. From Plato’s Cave to the Pillars of Islam, from the Buddhist Noble Eightfold path to Social Contract Theory, from Hindu views of reincarnation to Descartes’ dualism, girls will be given the opportunity to encounter some of the most important ideas that have influenced the way we think and live.
Co-curricular activities include the opportunity to complete the School Certificate in Philosophy, Philosophy Society, and Essay competitions. We also host a range of trips and events. Girls visit mosques, churches, synagogues, cathedrals, a Buddhist hermitage and museums. Expert speakers frequently visit College to ensure girls benefit from an even wider range of influences.
In LC1 and LC2 girls engage in a linear study of the comparisons between Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The girls investigate the history, beliefs, practices and contemporary issues surrounding these three faiths. In LC3, the girls look at a comparison of the philosophical aspects of Christianity and Hinduism.
Girls can elect to study the AQA GCSE Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, which encompasses a study of Christianity and Buddhism, alongside a study of ethics, drawing together religious and non-religious ideas about issues such as Human Rights, war and peace, gender and homosexuality, abortion, euthanasia, and wealth and poverty.
In UC4, all girls complete a non-examined course known as Ethics, Philosophy and Culture, which looks at contemporary news stories and issues, such as crime, punishment, terrorism and technology.
Girls can opt to study IB Philosophy or OCR A Level Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. The IB includes study of the question ‘What is a Human Being?’; Plato’s ‘Republic’; moral philosophy and religious philosophy. The A Level includes a study of historical and contemporary Christianity, philosophy of religion and ethics.
Head of Religious Studies and Philosophy: Mr Ben Forward-Davies BA
Revd Rosie Amess BA
Mrs Vicky Hobbs BA
Mrs Victoria Porter MA
Ms Anna Saunders BA
Dr Victoria Sherwood MA MPhil
Mrs Lynne Williams BSc
Dr Katie Woolstenhulme BA MSt
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Yr7 Experience Day: 13th September
Sixth Form Open Day: 19th September
