AH RMPS

Description of Course

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies at Advanced Higher deals with the interrelationship of beliefs, ethical issues and philosophical challenges within religion and morality. Students will have the chance to examine traditional arguments and contemporary points of view, both religious and secular. Students will also develop critical thinking skills and be involved in debate, analysis and evaluation, particularly in relation to the weighing up of detailed evidence, developing complex arguments and presenting balanced and coherent conclusions.

Teaching is on a tutorial basis with students largely responsible for their own work, seeking assistance and guidance as necessary. The course is an excellent preparation for further study of various subjects at College or University.

Course Content

Philosophy of Religion

This unit involves in depth study of the debate over the existence or non-existence of God and how this affects our understanding of the origin and purpose of the universe.

Religious Experience

This unit involves thinking about what religious experience is and its importance from religious, psychological and sociological perspectives.

Personal Research

Pupils will research and complete a dissertation based on a topic which interests them from one of the previous units.

Assessment

The course assessment has two elements:

• Question Paper – externally assessed

• Dissertation – externally assessed