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Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
AQA Philosophy of Mind, issues with dualism
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AQA Philosophy of Mind, issues with dualism

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Two powerpoints here, one on issues with dualism (covering the issue of other minds) and one general on the strengths and weaknesses of substance dualism. The first is purely for AQA Philosophy, but the second I also found useful teaching A Level RS (Edexcel) for Life after Death (dualism/materialism).
AQA Philosophy of Mind: Dualist Theories
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AQA Philosophy of Mind: Dualist Theories

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Two powerpoints here covering mind - body interaction and the conceivability argument for substance dualism. Similar in style to my other resources available in TES. Nothing too fancy, but I did try to stick really closely to the spec. ‘Handout’ refers to the Routledge handouts available here https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781138690394/additional-resources.php
Retrieval quizzes on Religious Language
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Retrieval quizzes on Religious Language

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Four retrieval quizzes, three suitable for mini whiteboards and one on Word, on: Verification Falsification Language Games Based on the Edexcel specification and the Religious Language anthology (university symposium between Flew, Hare and Mitchell) with an additional quiz on early and late Wittgenstein thrown in. Worked well in my classes - enjoy!
Bridging Project:  A Level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
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Bridging Project: A Level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

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Suitable for self - learning and progression into A level RS, a booklet with a two hour section on each of Philosophy of Religion, Religion (Christianity) and Ethics. All resources mentioned in the tasks are available for free, including the Ethics book. All the links work and each section directly relates to A level course of study (most suitable for Eduquas and Edexcel exam boards). With thanks to Nikki McGee on Save RE who inspired the format and task 2.
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?
Nature of God OCR A2: God's attributes according to Anselm in the Proslogion
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Nature of God OCR A2: God's attributes according to Anselm in the Proslogion

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I have turned some of the work of Rev. Dr Thomas Williams' entry on Anselm in the SEP into a handout. Focusses on how Anselm develops his discussions of God's impassibility, timelessness and simplicity, from his several statements of the ontological argument in Proslogion 2 and 3. Actually not as complex as it sounds! Full article found at http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/anselm/
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.
Relationship between religion and morality Edexcel A level
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Relationship between religion and morality Edexcel A level

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Powerpoint introduction to the Goodness of God topic. Basis of God's goodness in his character and divine simplicity. Introduction to what 'good' means for God through the Euthyphro Dilemma, and examination of two difficult texts - Abraham's call to sacrifice Isaac, and the Amalekite genocide of 1 Samuel 15. Views of Professors William Lane Craig, William Darwall, Richard Dawkins and Dr Tim Keller summarised or linked to. Includes several Youtube clips and links to wider reading.
OCR A2 Life after Death - Christian views on resurrection
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OCR A2 Life after Death - Christian views on resurrection

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Powerpoint explaining key Christian views on resurrection, using biblical passages and images. The timeline of the first and second resurrections explained, plus the nature of the resurrection body and what the disembodied soul is like before resurrection (Tertullian's traducianism and Aquinas' creationism of the soul are summarised). Starter activity using a popular Christian song, with an evocative video - students to analyse lyrics and explain symbolism used. Links to other syllabus areas e.g. is eternal punishment fair? How can Heaven be perfect if there is something that the disembodied soul is waiting for in it?
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'.
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.
Numinous experience - does the uncanny serve as evidence for the existence of God? OCR A2
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Numinous experience - does the uncanny serve as evidence for the existence of God? OCR A2

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Profoundly unsettling and difficult to describe, is the experience of the 'uncanny' evidence for the existence of God? This lesson introduces Otto's ideas, and presents C.S. Lewis' critique of them in the form of an animated retelling of his famous introduction to 'The Problem of Pain' (ghost in the room, tiger in the next room etc). Isaiah's vision of the Lord filling the temple analysed, and a discussion of how the Numinous links with Gothic Horror literature. Students to synthesise their thoughts in an essay plan.