Task 1
Genius of the Ancient World Buddha Episode 1 of 3
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Religious Studies summer work
Overview
Welcome to A Level Religious Studies! We are looking forward to meeting you in September. In the meantime, there is a lot you can do to prepare for the course.
The work
The course covers three units: Buddhism, Ethics and Philosophy of Religion.
We start in the first term with Buddhism and Ethics, so we have created a few tasks to get you started thinking about these topics and give you an indication of the kind of ideas we will be discussing.
There are also some links to general reading on all three units, so have fun over the summer exploring the world of RS!
Compulsory (4-5 hours)
Task 1: Buddhism
Watch the documentary about Buddhism below and complete the worksheet. Bring your completed worksheet in to your first RS lesson.
Task 2: Ethics
Watch the video on the famous Trolley Problem (below). Consider the options and write a paragraph to explain which you think is the morally better option and why.
Then watch the second video on different kinds of moral reasoning (below). Take notes on the meaning of the terms ‘consequentialist’ and ‘deontological’. Which of these best describes your answer to question 1? Now that you understand these terms, can you explain your view any further? Bring your notes in to the first RS lesson, ready to discuss with others.
Digital resources
Please refer to these digital resources as part of your Summer Work preparation.
Task 1
Genius of the Ancient World Buddha Episode 1 of 3
Task 2
The Trolley Problem Youtube video
Task 3
Kill 1 to Save 5? Consequentialism vs. Deontology Youtube video
Crash Course Philosophy
Crash Course Philosophy Youtube video
Peped
Peped Youtube channel
Panpsycast
Scroll down this list to find sections on ethics and philosophy of religion – there are some episodes on Buddhist philosophy
Practical Ethics Bites
Practical Ethics Bites - podcast from the University of Oxford
TED Talks - Religion
TED Talks - Religion Youtube videos
The philosophers’ magazine
Guide to the World’s Philosophers
Recommended course book
| Book title | WJEC/EDUQAS RS FOR YR 1 BUDDHISM |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781908682970 |
| Digital version | No |
| Book title | A LEVEL RS FOR EDUQAS - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION | LIBBY AHLUWALIA |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781382028981 |
| Digital version | No |
| Book title | A LEVEL RS FOR EDUQAS - RELIGION & ETHICS | CLARE LLOYD |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781382029001 |
| Digital version | No |
| Book title | WJEC/EDUQAS RS FOR A LEVEL YEAR 2 - BUDDHISM |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781911208495 |
| Digital version | No |
