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RME @ PGS

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Mrs Lee, Mrs Ross, Mr Berry (PT) & Mrs Kerr
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What to look out for this month; January 

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S1 Gideons Visits - w/b 14th January

S2 Parents Evening Wednesday 23rd January
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S2 Trip to St Mungo's Museum, Glasgow Central Mosque and the Koh-I-Noor for a curry - ​Return consent forms to Mr Berry ASAP!

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Philosophical Quote of the Month; January 

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RME on Tour!

Kelvingrove Art Galleries & Glasgow Central Mosque (S2)

At the beginning of February, 30 S2 pupils went to...

Samye Ling Buddhist Temple (S5/6)

In December, Senior RMPS pupils visited Samye Ling Buddhist Temple in Dumfries. 
There we met Buddhist Nun Ani Sangchub who gave us an insight into the Buddhist way of life. 
Here is what some of our pupils had to say...


RME @ PGS

 RMPS and Philosophy; S3 Elective, National 4/5 and Higher

S3 Elective; Philosophy and Religion 

The S3 Philosophy and Religion course is divided into 4 main areas:

Morality in the Modern World: The class will study the topic Medical Ethics. This will focus on moral issues that doctors, nurses and scientists are currently considering. You will focus particularly on the issues of euthanasia and the use of human embryos for scientific research. The philosophical questions debated will include: Is it ever right to kill a human being? When does human life begin?

Philosophical Questions: The class will study different issues that modern philosophers believe are important in the modern world. You will learn about the views of modern and ancient Philosophers and compare their ideas with both religious beliefs and current scientific theories. The Philosophical questions debated will include: Why does the universe exist? Has science replaced religion? Are humans free to make choices? 

Critical Thinking: Humans like to argue and present their views about pretty much every subject that interests them. However, do they provide good reasons to back-up their ideas? This unit will teach you some important skills that will help you identify good and bad arguments that people often use and, most importantly, provide you with tools to help you become better at justifying your own views. 

World Religion: All the world religions offer answers to questions about the meaning and purpose of life. They also have a significant impact on the world today. The Philosophical questions debated will include: How can I live as a true human? Are humans different from animals? Is there a purpose to life?

The course will include project work, interpreting information from DVDs and video clips, internet research, class debates, guest speakers, group work and trips.
As well as developing your knowledge and understanding of each topic you will also develop your higher order critical thinking skills such as:
  • Analysis (explaining an issue, making connections between beliefs, explaining the consequences of ideas)
  • Evaluation (making a personal judgement about a belief and learning how to provide good reasons to back-up your views)
This course will allow you to study Religious Moral and Philosophical Studies at N3-N5 level in S4. It can also provide a basis for studying Philosophy at N5 level in S4. A qualification in RMPS or Philosophy is relevant to careers in the Law, Medicine, Social Work, Teaching, Journalism and many more.

National 4/5 and Higher RMPS

S4 RMPS is divided into 4 areas;

Religious and Philosophical Questions: The Existence of God 
Morality and Belief: Morality, Medicine and the Human Body 
World Religion: Christianity 
​Assignment 

S5/6 RMPS is divided into 4 areas;


Religious and Philosophical Questions: The Existence of God 
Morality and Belief: Morality and Justice 
World Religion: Buddhism 
​Assignment 

National 5 and Higher Philosophy 

Core RME

S1 Core RME 
​In S1 pupils will study the following units; 
  1. Jesus, Football and the Black-eyed Peas
  2. Philosophy: Aristotle Case Study and Ultimate Questions 
  3. Hinduism
  4. Philosophy: Living like a human (Animal lesson update) (new)
             a.Be a Dog
             b.Be a Pig
             c.Be a Chameleon
      5. World Religion; Christianity     

Health and Wellbeing (Relationships / Alcohol and drugs / Bullying

S2 Core RME

In S2 pupils will study the following units;
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1. The Holy City of Jerusalem
2. World Religion; Judaism
3. Morality in the Movies
4. 
The Universe
5. World Religion; Islam
6. Health and Wellbeing: A Healthy Mind (Mo Farah case study)
  1. The Brain! 
  2. Social media 
  3. Mental health 
  4. Growth Mindset 

S3 Core RME

In S3 pupils will study the following units;
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Issues of Belief
Influences and Beliefs
The nature of God
Miracles, Religious Experiences and Psychological Explanations
The Problem of Pain
The Design Argument
2.World Religion; Sikhism
3.Making Moral Decisions (Moral Theories)
4.Capital Punishment debate
5.YPI – Religion and Values (SQA Unit Award)
6.Health and Wellbeing: Choices, Alcohol and drugs
7.Beliefs; the good, the bad and the ugly
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S4 Core RME


In S4 pupils will study the following units;

1.World Religion; Buddhism
2.Introduction to Philosophy
3.Personal Development: Self Awareness SQA Award 
4.Beliefs and Values unit awards
5. How to become a Global Citizen
6.Sexual morality


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World Challenge 

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