Higher RMPS

Course Content

1. World Religion - Christianity

You will learn about Christianity, and develop source handling skills, an understanding of belief and practices and why these are important.

2. Morality and Belief – Morality and Justice

You will learn about crime and punishment, sentencing in Scotland and capital punishment, and develop analysis and evaluation skills.

3. Religious and Philosophical Questions - Origins

You will analyse and evaluate the philosophical question – ‘What are the Origins of Life and the Universe?’ and will analyse religious and scientific views and evaluate a conclusion to the question.

Assessment

1. Course examination (80 marks)

2. Controlled assignment - 1 hour 30 minutes (30 marks)

In the assignment, students choose a religious, moral or philosophical question or issue to research, organise and gather evidence before analysing, evaluating and presenting their conclusions.

Entry Requirements

Pupils should have National 5 RMPS.