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Why study RMPS?
Why study RMPS?
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, RMPS is an important academic subject which delivers a broad range of vital skills which will benefit learners in all subjects and also in the important decisions in daily life into adulthood.
Learners look out onto a broad variety of interpretations of the human experience, as well as looking at the development of their own character. Learners will tackle important moral, religious and philosophical questions. Learners are equipped with critical thinking skills, constructing arguments, questioning ideas and debating. These are all skills which are essential in learning, life and employment.
Where does this course lead to in S4?
Where does this course lead to in S4?
You will have the option of choosing to complete a National 4/5 course in RMPS in S4-S6.
What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
There are two main units of study:
Morality & Medicine – exploring the issues surrounding abortion and euthanasia
The Law in the UK
The Law across the World
Religious and non-religious responses
Personal responses
Morality & Conflict – exploring peace and conflict
Just War theory
Modern examples of conflict (North Korea, terrorism in the World)
Nuclear warfare
Pacifism
Morality & Environment - exploring climate change & human responsibility
Climate change
Responsibility
Animal rights
Philosophical views
You will also pick up skills which will help you in other subjects and daily life:
Critical thinking, questioning
Reasoned argument based on evidence
Debating, discussing, concluding, writing
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
You will be assessed in class on a daily basis. Copies or photographs of some of your work will be collected and kept in an evidence file. There will be a range of assessments from standard tests to group presentations that will show evidence of a consolidation of knowledge and skills.
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