Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies

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S1 curriculum outline

Aug: Introduction to RMPS

Aug – Oct week: Link project – The life of the Buddha and Buddha
symbols

Oct – Nov: Creation theories and protecting the planet

Dec: Christianity Beliefs and Worship and The meaning of Christmas

S2 curriculum outline

June – Oct: Christianity Sacred stories and writings.

Oct – Dec: Hinduism – festivals and beliefs

Dec: The meaning of Christmas.

S3 core

Issues of Belief:

Unit 1 - How do we come to know kings?
Unit 2 - How did the universe begin?
Unit 3 - How did life come about?

S4 core

Making Moral Decisions:

Unit 1 - Moral stances
Unit 2 - Euthanasia
Unit 3 - Organ Danalien and Transplant

Standard Grade:

This is a two year course and over the two years over pupils study in depth:

- Christianity
- Hinduism
- Issues of Belief
- Issues of Morality

Higher:

This is a one year course and over that year pupils study in depth:

- Buddhism
- Christianity and Secular Hinduism
- Gender Issues