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Course Overview
Course Overview
Studying Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies develops your imagination and your thinking skills. You will learn about at least two of the world’s major religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism). You will examine some contemporary moral issues and religious and philosophical questions. Throughout, you will learn to express viewpoints and talk about your own faith or values. The course comprises three areas of study.
World Religion, Morality and Belief and Religious and Philosophical Question
Assessment Methods
Assessment Methods
The course assessment has two components totalling 100 marks:
Component 1: question paper – worth 80 marks
Component 2: assignment – worth 20 marks.
For the assignment component, you will be asked to choose and research an issue or topic drawn from a religious, moral or philosophical context, and produce evidence on your findings. The assignment component will be set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Learners should have achieved 4th Level CfE in S3 RE.
Recommended Next Steps
Recommended Next Steps
A/B Pass:
C or Below:
Learners may be suited to another National 5 Social Subject or Personal Development (SCQF Level 6)
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