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From August 2008, pupils in 6ths and 7ths will be able to take Religious Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) as a certificate subject at Higher. We are appointing a new specialist RE teacher whose responsibilities will include the development and delivery of this course.
Entry Requirements
RMPS can be taken as a fresh start Higher by any pupil in 6ths or 7ths. Previous experience through GCSE RE, or Standard Grade/Intermediate 2 RMPS would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Progression
This Course may provide progression to Further or Higher Education courses which include the study of religious, moral and/or philosophical issues. In addition, the thinking, analytical and communication skills developed in RMPS are of good all-round educational value and will be of benefit in a wide range of A-Level and University courses.
Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies
The course comprises three mandatory Units:
Unit 1: World Religion
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Unit 2: Morality in the Modern World
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Unit 3: Christianity: Belief and Science
Candidates then study the answers to two important questions about human origins: What is the origin of the universe? What is the origin of human life? |
Assessment
The Course assessment (final exam on which the grade is based) is divided into two papers covering the three mandatory Units. Questions require both structured and extended responses. |
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The World Religion Unit involves a detailed study of how the human condition, the goals of existence and
the means of achieving these goals are understood in one religious tradition. The Unit is designed to allow
pupils the opportunity to consider and develop their own understanding of a world religion. Each religion has
developed from ancient teachings and philosophies but through the centuries these have been developed
and interpreted in a variety of ways.
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In this Unit pupils develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand: theories on the relationship
between religion and moral values; some of the guiding philosophical principles an individual might use when
making moral decisions; moral issues ranging from Gender Issues and Medical Ethics to Crime and Punishment
and War and Peace; both religious and secular viewpoints on these issues are explored.
In this Unit pupils develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand contemporary relationships
between Christian belief and scientific theory. These relationships are explored by investigating the nature
of Christian revelation and scientific enquiry. 4.jpg)
Pupils will undertake a closed-book test for each Unit and, in common with most Highers, these Units must
be passed to allow full certification of the Higher. If a Unit test is failed at the first attempt, one resit is
permitted. This page is: Edinburgh Academy / curriculum / re / higher.htm
