GCSE Religious Studies — Dialogue Between Religious and Non-Religious Beliefs

Led by Max Stirner Simulacrum

The fourth philosophy theme of OCR GCSE Religious Studies — how religion meets a secular age and how believers and non-believers speak to one another, hosted by the philosopher who pressed the case against every fixed authority further than almost anyone dared.

1. Module 1

   Dialogue Between Religious and Non-Religious Beliefs

   Led by Max Stirner Simulacrum

   The question

   How does a religion make its case in a secular society that no longer takes its authority for granted — and how do believers and non-believers speak to one another? You will study the challenges of secularism, secularisation, and humanism, including the clashes with secular law and medical ethics; the exclusivist, inclusivist, and pluralist attitudes, and inter-faith and intra-faith dialogue; and the shared values and genuine disagreements between religious and non-religious worldviews. The host presses the secular critique, then presents the religious responses in their strength.

   Outcome

   You can analyse and evaluate the dialogue between religious and non-religious beliefs from the perspective of a chosen religion, represent both sides fairly, and construct a balanced argument supported by sources.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Challenges for Religion Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Dialogue Within and Between Religions Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   3. ○ 1.3 Religious and Non-Religious Worldviews Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion