S1 Religious Moral and Philosophical Studies

What will I learn?

Big Questions: In this unit you will develop your critical thinking and logical analysis by examining the big questions of the world and engaging in group and class discussion to help you form and justify your own opinions to ‘big questions’ such as ‘How do I know this world is real?’,  ‘Does God exist?’ and  ‘Can a machine think?’

World Religions: We will examine a variety of ancient and modern religions. From aboriginal belief, to Buddhism and Islam to Jediism. You will learn to evaluate different religious beliefs and reflect on how you influence the actions of followers. Lastly you will reflect on the evolution of religion and whether or not religion has become obsolete in an ever increasingly sectarian society.

Morality: This is the study of where right and wrong come from and what exactly is ‘good’ and ‘bad’? Through this unit we hope to ensure that through understanding different perspectives you will learn to become more empathetic, open and peace-seeking in an ever more complex and interconnected world. This unit will help you further develop your ability to articulate your own views confidently. You will be examining the following: Who do I save first? What should I do? What is the ‘right’ thing to do? 

What skills will I develop?

You will develop a range of skills from the variety of different activities we will complete. These include: critical thinking; evaluating arguments and participation in active debates and discussions. 

How will I know I am progressing?

We will regularly review our skills and learning by applying our knowledge to real life situations and scenarios.  We will also consolidate our knowledge by completing assessment tasks e.g. creating a reflective essay on environmentalism and stewardship, or investigating different opinions from fellow classmates.  We will use peer assessment strategies to give feedback to improve our learning. 

What type of homework will I get?

You will occasionally receive homework. It will often be done in a ‘reporter’ style in order to help develop social skills as well as critical thinking outside of the classroom. 

Useful types/Resources

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