RMPS

C U R R I C U L A R A R E A : H U M A N I T I E S S U BJ E C T : R E L I G I O U S , M O R A L A N D P H I L O S O P H I C A L S T UD I E S 2 0 2 2-2 3 M Y W O R L D O F W O R K C O N T E N T S C O U R S E C H O I C E S

National 4 (SCQF Level 4)

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National 5 (SCQF Level 5)

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Higher (SCQF Level 6)

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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

 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. 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

 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?”

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Pupils will research, analyse and evaluate information to draw detailed, reasoned and well structured conclusions when responding to different ideas and viewpoints.  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.

Internally assessed

Advocate Advocates' Clerk Broadcasting Community Education Officer Judge or Sheriff Procurator Fiscal Politics Reporter to the Children's Panel Solicitor Social Care Teacher - Primary or Nursery School Teacher - Secondary School - Religious Education Youth worker

Course Assessment

This course has a ‘final’ externally assessed SQA exam. This course has a ‘final’ externally assessed SQA exam.

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