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Theology Philosophy and Religion Essay competition Summer 2024

We are delighted to announce the results of this year’s competition.

Years 6-7

First Prize

Benjamin Taylor – Gayhurst School

Second Prize

Simran Gill – St Augustine’s Priory

Joint Third Prize

Ha-Woon Yu – The Perse and William Louie – Westminster Under School

Commendations

Avni Meshram – NLCS, Aditi Raman – NLCS, Prajna Nandakumar – NLCS, Rafin Mia – Manchester Grammar School, Larah Shah – NLCS, Matthew Loh – Manchester Grammar School, Audrey Leung – The Perse, Eunice Stewart-Wallace – The Perse, Nathan Egejuru – Gayhurst School, Chedly Kaffel – St Paul’s Junior School, Chengiz Abdukhamitov – Westminster Under School, Alan Li – St Anthony’s School for Boys, Iqra Thouheeth – Hymer’s College, Richard Adeyanju – Corpus Christi Catholic College, Ava Rosental – St Augustine’s Priory

Years 8-9

First Prize

Olly Zage – St Paul’s Junior School

Second Prize

Israel Toye-Benjamin – Manchester Grammar School

Third Prize

Tommy Elliot – Eton College

Commendations

Svara Patel – Caterham School, Sophie Kwok – Queen’s College, London, Isabel Rickson – NLCS, Kitty Knight-Spence – Queen’s College, London, Eden Lee – St Paul’s Girls’ School, YuNong Xia – Portsmouth Grammar School, Tanvi Kommi – The Perse, Isabel Grundy – Notting Hill and Ealing School. Delana Singh – The Perse, Rayaan Vyas – Eton College, Rutendo Jasi – Corpus Christi Catholic College, Rebecca Qui – NLCS, Lara Punjani – King Edward Camp Hill School for Girls, Maya Raveendran – NLCS, Jackson Chen – Eton College

Our congratulations to all the winners and those who received a commendation. Our thanks to ISEB for sponsoring this year’s competition.

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Prizes

Category 1: Year 6-7

First Prize: £40

Second Prize: £30

Third Prize: £20

Category 2: Year 8-9

First Prize: £60

Second Prize: £50

Third Prize: £40

Essay Questions

Category 1: Year 6-7

Essays must be no longer than 400 words.

Theology

‘The story of Adam and Eve shows that human beings are essentially good.’ Do you agree? Show that you have considered both sides of the argument.

Philosophy

‘Telling a lie is never right even if the outcome is good.’ Do you agree? Show that you have considered both sides of the argument.

Religion

‘Resurrection makes more sense than reincarnation.’ Do you agree? Show that you have considered both sides of the argument. Refer to one religion you have studied.

Category 2: Year 8-9

Essays must be no longer than 800 words.

Theology

‘Even though Jesus’ disciples were failures, they are still good role models for us.’ Do you agree? Show that you have considered both sides of the argument.

Philosophy

‘Everywhere in the world we observe order and purpose, therefore God must exist.’ Do you agree? Show that you have considered both sides of the argument.

Religion

‘Religion is not about having beliefs; it is about doing.’ Do you agree? Show that you have considered both sides of the argument. Refer to one religion you have studied.

Closing date for essays to be emailed to ISRSA by Friday 10th May 2024

Competition rules:

An ISRSA school may enter up to 4 candidates per age category
Only one essay per candidate may be entered
Essays must be scanned (preferably as a pdf) and sent to ISRSA by Friday 10th May, 2024
Each essay must have the candidate’s name, school and year group placed at the top
Teachers must ensure that their pupils have written their own work
Category 1: Year 6-7 essays must be no longer than 400 words
Category 2: Years 8-9 essays must be no longer than 800 words
By entering this competition, you give permission for us to post your pupils’ essays on our website.