Summary: Belief and Science offers a comprehensive and full colour text to accompany Intermediate 1 and 2, as well as the Higher arrangements for the Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies syllabus as offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.The book follows the latest reviews and arrangements for National Qualifications, and can be used with students covering Belief and Science as a stand-alone unit, or by those following full RMPS courses. It includes differentiated tasks according to the three levels for which it caters, as well as sample assessment activities and a revision and study section at the back.An accompanying photocopiable workpack offers a wide range of extra activities that allow for consolidation of learning from the book and also for further differentiation, as well as being a valuable resource for Core RE classes in the middle to upper secondary school.
A new book for the new Belief and Science syllabus in Scottish RMPSHighly accessible, with a very personal style of writing ideal for a youth audienceFull colour textbook with attractive layout and enlivening illustrations
Table of Contents: 1 Christianity and Science in the 21st CenturyArea 12 Sources of Human Understanding: Revelation in the Christian Tradition3 Sources of Human Understanding: Scientific Method4 Sources of Human Understanding: The Relationship between Science and ReligionArea 25 What is the Origin of the Universe: Created by God?6 What is the Origin of the Universe: The Big Bang?7 What is the Origin of the Universe: Are the Views of Science and Religion Compatible?Area 38 What is the Origin of Human Life: Created by God?9 What is the Origin of Human Life: Human Life Emerged as a Result of the Process of Evolution?10 What is the Origin of Human Life: Are the Views of Science and Religion Compatible?11 Revision and Study Guide
About the Author(s): Joe Walker is Principal Teacher of Religious Studies at Liberton High School in Edinburgh. He is also an experienced examiner.
Readership: RMPS students in Scotland
