Course Layout

Units:

• World Religion

• Morality and Belief

• Religious and Philosophical Questions

Course Assessment:

The course will be assessed through two question papers (exams) and an assignment, which will be marked by SQA and graded A to D.

• Question paper 1 makes up 55% of the total assessment mark, paper 2 makes up 18% and the assignment 27%.

• For the assignment, learners choose a question based on an issue of religious, moral or philosophical significance on which there are a range of viewpoints. They research the issue and gather sources relevant to their question, then produce an extended piece of writing in response to their question.

Course Details

The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of religious, moral philosophical issues that affect the world today. Religious and non-religious perspectives will be included. The course will explore the questions they raise and the solutions or approaches they offer. Learners will have opportunities to reflect on these and on their own experience and views. This will be achieved through successful study of the Course Units. Learners will develop skills which are transferable to other areas of study and which they will use in everyday life.