a) The contribution of at least one religion to issues of war and peace, including the teaching of sacred text(s), the Just War Theory, including principles jus ad bellum, jus in bello and jus post bellum, reasons for and influences on the development of the theory, examples of wars, including contemporary conflicts that may be evaluated against the theory, special issues arising from nuclear war.
b) Concepts of pacifism, including absolute, relative/selective and nuclear pacifism, the role of pacifist movements and pressure groups. The success of the Just War Theory as a theory and in practice, the practicality of pacifism in its different forms, perceived advantages of war such as technological development, relevance of religious contributions, success of named wars in achieving their goal.
1 Explore the key ideas associated with the Just War Theory. (8)
1 Explore the contribution of one religion to issues of war and peace. (8)
1 Explore what is meant by Just War and pacifism. (8)
1 Explore the ways in which a war can be ethically evaluated (8)
1 Explore the contribution of one religion to issues of war and peace. (8)
1 Explore the contribution of Augustine to the just war theory. (8)
1 Explore the contribution of Aquinas to the development of the just war theory. (8)
1 Explore the contribution of one religions sacred text (s) to issues of war and peace. (8)
1 Explore the special ethical issues arising from nuclear war. (8)
1 Explore the arguments in favour of Just war Theory. (8)
1 Explore reasons for and influences on the development of the Just War theory. (8)
1 Explore how just war theory can be applied to one conflict or contemporary war. (8)
1 Explore the how the special ethical issues arising from nuclear war. (8)
1 Explore key ideas regarding pacifism. (8) 2023 AS Q
1 Explore the concept of pacifism. (8)
1 Explore the practical application of pacifist theories. (8)
1 Explore the key concepts associated with pacifism.(8)
1 Explore the key concepts of Just War and pacifism. (8)
1 Explore different ideas about absolute, relative/selective and nuclear pacifism. (8)
1 Explore Aquinas’ contribution to the issues of war and peace. (8)
1 Explore the role of pacifist movements and pressure groups. (8)
1 Explore the arguments in favour of pacifism. (8)
2. Assess the extent to which the ideas of Just War Theory are influenced by religious beliefs. (12)
2 Assess the value of jus ad bellum (declaration of war) and jus in bello (conduct in war) in the Just War Theory. (12) 2019 AS Q
2. Assess the significance of the claim that war can sometimes be considered justifiable. (12)
2 Assess the relevance of religious contributions to just war theory. (12)
2 Assess the success of Just War Theory in theory and in practice. (12)
2 Assess the success of a named war in achieving its goal. (12)
2 Assess the claim that pacifism is impractical. (12)
2. Assess the credibility of the claim that there are never good reasons to go to war. (12)
2 Assess the strengths of one conflict or war success of named wars in achieving their goal. (12)
2 Assess the practicality of pacifism in its different forms. (12)
2. Assess the extent to which the ideas of Pacifism are influenced by religious beliefs. (12)
2. Assess what extent is pacifism a diffcult position to hold. (12)
2 Assess the importance of the perceived advantages of war such as technological development for pacism. (12)
2 Assess the strengths of the claim that a pacifist can never accept the principles of Just War. (12)
2 Assess the significance of the claim the view that despite the strength of pacifist arguments, war can sometimes be justified. (12)
2. Assess to what extent pacifism is compatible with a Just War. (12)
3b Analyse the significance of religious beliefs and texts for the development of Just War Theory. (20)
3b Analyse the credibility of the view that no war can ever be justified. (20)
3b Analyse to what extent is it reasonable to claim that there are never good reasons to go to war. (20)
3b Analyse the weaknesses of the claim that the Just War theory is a more realistic approach to the problems raised by going to war.' (20)
3b Analyse the strengths of one conflict or war success of named wars in achieving their goal. (20)
3b) Analayse the importance of the claim '‘A nation or state must be able to make the decision to go to war on some occasions’ with reference to just war. (20)
3b Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the Just War Theory as a means of assessing whether to go to war. (20) 2018 Q
3b Analyse the significance of the view that it may be possible to justify involvement in war on some occasions. (20)
3b Analyse the extent to which religious beliefs be used to justify the Just war Theory. (20)
3b Analyse the reasons why pacifism may be a persuasive position. (20)
3b Analyse claim that a pacifist can never accept the principles of Just War. (20)
3b Analyse the extent to which religious beliefs be used to justify pacifism. (20)
4. Evaluate the meaning and significance of jus ad bellum (declaration of war) and jus in bello (conduct in war) in the Just War Theory (30)
4 Evaluate the opinion that no war can ever be justified. (30)
4 Evaluate the claim that there are never good reasons to go to war. (30)
4 Evaluate the weaknesses of the claim that the Just War theory is a more realistic approach to the problems raised by going to war. (30)
4 Evaluate the claim 'War should not be allowed even as a last resort'. (30)
4 Evaluate the view that killing in war is more justifiable then other types of killing’ (30)
4 Evaluate the relative importance of ethical and religious pacifism. (30)
4 Evaluate the view that given the special issues arising from nuclear war pacifism is the only ethical option. (30)
4. Evaluate the claim ‘War is morally unjustifiable.’ (30)
4. Evaluate the reasons why pacifism may be a persuasive position that Just war. (30)
4 Evaluate the claim that 'religious beliefs be only be used to justify pacifism.’ (30)
4 Evaluate the view that Pacifism is impossible on a global scale. (30)
4 Evaluate the claim that a pacifist can never accept the principles of Just War. . (30)
4 Evaluate the status of the claim the view that despite the strength of pacifist arguments, war can sometimes be justified. (30)
4 Evaluate the extent is pacifism is a more diffcult position to hold than just war. (30)
4 Evaluate the debate between different ideas about absolute, relative/selective and nuclear pacifism. (30)