Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies 1 (U01565)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EDU-1-RMPS

This course focuses on key concepts within Moral Philosophy, the Philosophy of Religion and four World Religions. It seeks to show how these ideas can inform our teaching of RMPS within the classroom. The course encourages the teaching of RMPS within a philosophical model and requires the production of challenging programmes of work which emphasis Personal Search, Cross Curricula Issues and Differentiation.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	12:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students are able to:
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of key concepts within Moral Philosophy, the Philosophy of Religion, Christianity and three other World Religions.
- devise and teach stimulating relevant and challenging programmes of work for use in the primary school with particular reference to Personal Search, Cross Curricula Issues and Differentiation.

Assessment Information

The assessment of this course comprises a 1500 word essay focussing on key concepts within Moral Philosophy and the Philosophy of Religion linked to three personal search lesson plans.