Courses

S1 – Buddhism

S2- Existence of God

S3/S4 – Making Moral Decisions

Standard Grade – Course Content

Pupils gain their final grade through an Investigation and a 3 part exam on the topics below;

Year 1 –

Christianity; Creation and Evolution, Evil and Suffering, Nature of God, Life of Jesus, Teachings, Rites of Passage, Festivals

Belief and Morality

Life after Death, Euthanasia, Martin Luther King, Relationships

Year 2 –

Hinduism ; Key concepts, Gods and goddesses, Teachings, Rites of Passage, Festivals

Belief and Morality; Ethical and Religious Stances on War, Abortion, Relationships

The department is housed on the ground floor in Rooms 24 and 27 next to Maths and Pupil Support.

There is a weekly Lunch Club available (Thursdays rm 24) to allow pupils access to departmental facilities, pop in for a chat and get help with any homework or course work. 

Standard Grade pupils also enjoy trips to Dynamic Earth and Edinburgh Zoo in year 1 of the course.

S1 pupils will complete homework on a fortnightly basis from August 2006.

All certificated pupils will complete homework on a weekly basis.

Standard Grade pupils have had a successful year with a pass rate of between 80- 100% in all assessments! Pupils enjoyed a trip to Dynamic Earth and Edinburgh Zoo in November, all had a fantastic day.

The department is pleased to welcome a new PT; Mrs Vlachos who arrived in January from Armadale Academy. 

S1 pupils are currently working on a Disaster Movie linking with their Environment Unit. Pupils are writing a movie considering human error and the consequences to humanity if the environment is not cared for.