Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
National 4 & 5, Higher
This course aims to develop a wide range of important and transferable skills including investigating and expressing detailed, reasoned and well-structured views about religious, moral and philosophical topics or issues; interpreting and explaining sources related to world religions; enquiring into and evaluating contemporary moral questions and responses; and critically analysing religious and philosophical questions and responses. At National 4-Higher, the course is split into 3 parts:
National 4 and 5
World Religion – Judaism or Christianity
Morality and Belief – Relationships
Religious and Philosophical Questions - The Problem of Evil and Suffering or Origins
Higher
World Religion - Christianity
Morality and Belief - Relationships or War
Religious and Philosophical Questions - Origins
What will be different in the senior phase?
The skills you have been building in BGE RMPS will be further developed in certificate classes. You will have more time to debate, research and apply your knowledge. You will further develop your critical thinking skills as well as higher order thinking and will be able to justify your own opinions but also the opinions of other religious and non-religious groups on moral, religious and philosophical issues.
How will I learn?
Through teacher led lessons
Cooperative learning tasks
Individual research
Debate and discussion
Through media and IT
Independent learning
What will my home learning look like?
You will be expected to consolidate your learning outside the lessons, and you will need to do work at home, such as essays and research for assignments. You will be part of a Google classroom, where deadlines and additional material will be available for you.
What are the requirements for studying RMPS at Higher?
You can choose RMPS at Higher level as long as you have studied other literacy-based subjects, such as History, Modern Studies or English. You can check with Mrs Wagner on an individual basis if other subjects are acceptable pathways or levels of progression to Higher RMPS.
What are the possible career opportunities from this course?
A good understanding of people, their beliefs and customs is essential to any career path which places RMPS in a unique position. Many universities see this as a desirable subject for entry into courses such as Law and Medicine as there is a strong basis in morality, debate and critical thinking. The skills and attitudes developed in RMPS are particularly applicable in Journalism, Nursing, Medicine, Law, Politics, Social work, Psychology, Teaching, Business, Travel and Diversity, Media, Human Resourcing, Counselling and Youth work. Though it can be the pathway to pretty much anything!