Overview
RMPS courses are designed to give the pupils a wide understanding of what makes people tick. The courses encourage pupils to look at the customs and beliefs of people around them. It offers opportunities to consider their own attitudes towards others and their own moral values.
S1/2
Pupils are introduced to the cultural features of various traditions - religious and humanist. They are encouraged not only to develop their knowledge and understanding, but also to evaluate what they study. This personal search continues with reflection on their own values and beliefs about life after death, prejudice and racism.
S3/4
Pupils study an SQA Unit 'Making Moral Decisions' which develops their knowledge and understanding of topics such as capital punishment, freedom of speech and racism, while also encouraging personal reflection. Standard Grade Religious Studies is a popular course studying Issues of Belief, Issues of Morality and two world religious groups. Fourth Year are offered the 'World of Values' unit, studying the use of drugs and the issues of abortion and euthanasia.
S5/6
The Higher/Intermediate 2 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course offers a dynamic way of developing skills for College/University, as does the Philosophy course.
Resources
S1
The Island
Welcoming a baby - Booklet resources 399.00 Kb
Welcoming a Sikh baby 45.49 Kb
S2
Racism and Prejudice
S2 Interview homework download 32.18 Kb
S2 'Racism in the news' homework download 17.31 Kb
S4
World of values
S4 INT 2 NAB preparation 1 download 214.41 Kb
IEM
Inspiring Enquiring Minds
An advanced citizenship programme exploring the philosophy of ethics
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