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Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
Corporate religious experience:  the Eucharist, Taize, and charismatic worship (Hillsong). OCR A2.
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Corporate religious experience: the Eucharist, Taize, and charismatic worship (Hillsong). OCR A2.

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Powerpoint providing examples of corporate religious experience. From the ethereal chords of Mozart's Requiem to the base guitar and full rock band of megachurch Hillsong Australia, how does music influence religious experience? Finishes with an investigation into charismatic phenomena (signs and wonders, esp healing and glossolalia) and also a research task into the Toronto Blessing.
Extra marital sex: a deontological approach. Sexual ethics OCR A2
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Extra marital sex: a deontological approach. Sexual ethics OCR A2

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Exploration of deontological approaches to marriage and sex, with a particular focus on Immanuel Kant. Are extramarital and premarital sex irrational? Also features a youtube video, 'C.S. Lewis' famous essay 'We have no right to happiness', which proved very provocative with my students! A great discussion starter on the differences between deontological and teleological approaches in sexual ethics.
J.S. Mill and Natural Evil - criticisms of the Design Argument. OCR AS
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J.S. Mill and Natural Evil - criticisms of the Design Argument. OCR AS

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Extracts from Mill's 'Three Essays on Religion', focussing on his claim that Nature is excessively cruel. Does the amount of pain in the natural world indicate that the world is not good? Also examines Richard Dawkins' example of the Digger Wasp and his counterclaim that nature is not cruel, merely 'pitilessly indifferent'.
If Christians can eat prawns, why is gay sex wrong? Sexual ethics for OCR A2
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If Christians can eat prawns, why is gay sex wrong? Sexual ethics for OCR A2

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Prawns? Lycra? Gay sex?Aren't the Old Testament's prohibitions against shellfish, mixed fibres and homosexuality indicative of an arbitrary and outdated morality? This lesson on homosexuality examines Biblical texts, discusses the meaning of the 'moral' and 'ceremonial' laws, introduces a Foucaultian persective on sexuality as power, and gives three personal stories - Rev Vaughan Roberts, Mark Cannon, and Vicky Beeching (shortlised for Stonewall's Hero of the Year award, 2014). Students encouraged to analyse the differing perspectives within one faith tradition and to finish with an essay plan on the role conscience plays in sexual matters.
Catholic views on Business Ethics: OCR A2
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Catholic views on Business Ethics: OCR A2

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This video is mainly an excellent overview of Business Ethics, with a section on Catholic views at the end. Moving from the simple transactional ethics in an agrarian society, to the challenges of today's anonymous globalised markets, it concludes with a section on what future challenges to for business ethics might look like, and suggestions to make business practice more ethical. Very clear, excellent graphics and lots of useable case studies. 22mins. Worksheet contains headings to help with student notetaking.
OCR Philosophy of Religion A2 Nature of God: is Hell a just punishment?
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OCR Philosophy of Religion A2 Nature of God: is Hell a just punishment?

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Dr William Lane Craig (Kalam Cosmological Argument) and Dr Ray Bradley (Possible Worlds) debate on the issue of hell. Can God be loving and just and send people to hell for ever? Do people have a choice in the matter, or are the 'doors of hell locked on the inside?' This resource contains extracts from a stimulating debate, held at Simon Fraser University.
Sexual Ethics OCR A2: The Morality of Contraception
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Sexual Ethics OCR A2: The Morality of Contraception

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First published by the Christian Medical Fellowship in 1995, and written by a consultant gynaecologist, this piece is a very thoughtful exploration of the different ethical issues raised by various forms of contraception. Not from a Catholic viewpoint, but it explains the papal views on the issues and provides a helpful medical background to the risks of some contraceptive pills, especially in the 1950s. Clear explanations of 'the subtleties of contraception' including the differing effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives on younger and older women. Links to further reading in the bibliography.
Edexcel New Testament Topic 1.2: Hellenism
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Edexcel New Testament Topic 1.2: Hellenism

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Year 1 Edexcel New Testament. Considers the background of the Persian Empire, the Greek overthrow and the division of the Empire post - Alexander. Also deals with Maccabean revolt and invasion of Rome.
OCR A2 Nature of God: God's simplicity
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OCR A2 Nature of God: God's simplicity

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A brief powerpoint exploring the doctrine of divine simplicity - does God have parts? What implications does this idea have for discussion of such attributes as omniscience, omnipotence, eternality?