Option Descriptors (new S4-S6)
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Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
We currently offer 2 subjects in the department. Click the links below for more information.
Have you got the H.O.T.S (higher order thinking skills) for RMPS?
Do you like asking questions and discussing difficult and sometimes controversial issues?
Students can choose to study Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies. Through this, students will develop their skills in questioning, investigating and evaluating different religious and non-religious views and opinions about important issues in our world today.
National 4/5 Course Structure
Unit 1 : Religious and Philosophical Questions : Origins of Life
Unit 2 : World Religions : Buddhism
Unit 3 : Morality and Belief : Relationships (Gender roles and inequality)
The formal assessment structure and course work information can be found here.
Excellent literacy skills are required for success in RMPS as you will be assessed through a variety of extended written responses. Successful completion of this course allows students to progress to Higher RMPS or Philosophy.
Higher Course Structure
Unit 1 : Religious and Philosophical Questions : The Existence of God
Unit 2 : World Religions : Buddhism
Unit 3 : Morality and Belief : War and Conflict
Wondering how studying RMPS fits into life in the real world?
Check out this article below to uncover the benefits of studying RMPS!
http://casestudies.reonline.org.uk/
Do you like asking questions and discussing difficult and sometimes controversial issues?
Students can choose to study Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies. Through this, students will develop their skills in questioning, investigating and evaluating different religious and non-religious views and opinions about important issues in our world today.
National 4/5 Course Structure
Unit 1 : Religious and Philosophical Questions : Origins of Life
Unit 2 : World Religions : Buddhism
Unit 3 : Morality and Belief : Relationships (Gender roles and inequality)
The formal assessment structure and course work information can be found here.
Excellent literacy skills are required for success in RMPS as you will be assessed through a variety of extended written responses. Successful completion of this course allows students to progress to Higher RMPS or Philosophy.
Higher Course Structure
Unit 1 : Religious and Philosophical Questions : The Existence of God
Unit 2 : World Religions : Buddhism
Unit 3 : Morality and Belief : War and Conflict
Wondering how studying RMPS fits into life in the real world?
Check out this article below to uncover the benefits of studying RMPS!
http://casestudies.reonline.org.uk/
