CURRICULAR A REA: HUMANITI ES
SUBJECT : RELIGI OUS, MORAL A ND PHIL OSOPHICAL STU DIES
2022-23
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National 4 (SCQF Level 4)
National 5 (SCQF Level 5)
Higher (SCQF Level 6)
Course Content
Course Content
Course Content
The course allows candidates to: develop an understanding and respect for different beliefs, values and viewpoints learn how to express their values and beliefs put their values or beliefs into action in ways which benefit others make informed moral decisions
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The course allows candidates to: develop an understanding and respect for different beliefs, values and viewpoints learn how to express their values and beliefs put their values or beliefs into action in ways which benefit others make informed moral decisions
The units covered The units covered
Unit 1: World Religion – Judaism Candidates study the religion of Judaism and its impact, relevance and significance through studying some key beliefs and practices found within the religion, and the contribution these make to the lives of followers Unit 2: Morality and Belief Candidates study moral issues raised by conflict looking at their background, implications and responses from religious and non-religious organisations Unit 3: Religious and Philosophical questions Candidates study the question ‘Does God exist?’ They will examine its implications and a range of responses from religious groups, philosophers and scientific viewpoints. Additional Information
Unit 1: Buddhism Candidates develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the impact of Buddhism today Unit 2: Morality and Belief Candidates will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues relating to justice, including causes of crime. Unit 3: Religious and Philosophical Questions-Origins Candidates devlop skills to critically analyse the religious and philosophical question “what is the origins of the Universe and life?”
Additional Information
Pupils will research, analyse and evaluate information to draw detailed, reasoned and well structured conclusions when responding to different ideas and viewpoints.
Additional Information
Pupils will evaluate and express wellstructured views of contemporary moral questions and responses in detail, explaining relevant theoretical ideas
In depth factual and theoretical knowledge and understanding of religious, moral and philosophical questions and responses.
Course Assessment Internally assessed
This course has a ‘final’ externally assessed SQA exam.
This course has a ‘final’ externally assessed SQA exam.
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Judge or Sheriff Procurator Fiscal Politics
Reporter to the Children's Panel Solicitor Social Care
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