The aim of Religious Education and Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies is to develop a pupil’s understanding of the world around us and the impact that religious and non-religious beliefs have on our lives. It raises awareness of the relevance of religion, morality and philosophy and the impact and significance of world religions, contemporary moral questions, and religious and philosophical questions.
In S3 the focus of RMPS is to look at a variety of moral issues with pupils studying Gender both here in the UK and in the Developing World. Pupils will also have the opportunity to research into another moral issue of their choice and complete an assignment on this.
The focus of S4 and beyond turns to philosophy and the ultimate questions in life in particular how life began and the human condition. Pupils will learn about the religious and non-religious viewpoints while studying the Big Bang, evolution and the existence of suffering and evil.
For more information, please see the Course Choice Options S2 or S5/6 Booklets.
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