Woodmill High School S3 S4 course choice booklet subject info | Page 36

Levels National 4 & 5 Course Outline At National 4 and National 5, pupils will study the following; Mandatory Units  World Religion In this Unit, learners will study one religion from a choice of the six major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism).  Morality and Belief In this Unit, learners will develop knowledge and understanding of at least one contemporary moral issue from a choice. Religious and non-religious viewpoints will be explored.  Religious and Philosophical Questions In this Unit, learners will develop techniques to explain and analyse at least one significant religious belief. The range of contexts for study will be flexible to allow for personalisation and choice. Added Value Unit: Assignment In this Unit, learners will choose an issue for personal study drawn from one of the three mandatory units. Rationale The main aims of the Course are to enable learners to develop:  knowledge and understanding of the main beliefs and values of one world religion  basic factual and theoretical knowledge and understanding of religious and philosophical responses to moral questions  basic factual and theoretical knowledge and understanding of religious and philosophical responses to Religious and Philosophical Questions  the ability to reflect on, and relate, knowledge about religious, moral and philosophical questions to personal or practical contexts  a range of skills including investigation, analysis, evaluation, and the ability to express beliefs and views in a reasoned manner Information regarding typical learners who might take the course National 4 - Learners who have successfully completed S1 and S2 Social Subjects and RMPS and who would previously have studied a Foundation/General level course in Standard Grade. National 5 - Learners who have successfully completed S1 and S2 Social Subjects and RMPS who would previously have studied a Credit level course in Standard Grade. 36