Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS)

Teaching Staff: Mr Cunningham; Miss Povilonyte

What is RMPS?

RMPS at Portlethen Academy covers a wide range of topics which develop our pupils’ higher order thinking skills. RMPS is the study of a diverse range of religious and non-religious beliefs and how they respond to certain moral and philosophical issues.

What do we study in RMPS?

RMPS is delivered twice a week in S1-S2 and once a week in S3. In S4 Core RMPS pupils study a Level 5 Social Anthropology unit once a week.

In S2, pupils have the opportunity to complete the Religion, Belief & Values Award National Progression Award (Level 3) which, upon successful completion, will earn them 12 SCQF points (equivalent of half of a National 5) which will appear on their exam certificates at the end S4.

In S3, all pupils will study a National 4 RMPS unit as well as a Level 4 Religion, Belief & Values Award National Progression Award. This will also appear on their exam certificates at the end of S4.

In the senior phase (S4-S6), pupils have the opportunity to study RMPS at National 5 and Higher levels.

Check out our RMPS Thinglink which includes information on our Curriculum as well as Portlethen Academy’s 6 Aspects of learning:

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1962158227839779302

CURRICULUM MAP FOR S1, S2 & S3