1. Welcome back to RMPS!

2. Prelim Results They are on their way!

3. The RMPS Course We need to complete three units: - 1.World Religion: Christianity 2.Morality in the Modern World 3.Belief and Science

4. The RMPS Course We need to complete three units: - 1.World Religion: Christianity 2.Morality in the Modern World 3.Belief and Science

5. The RMPS Course We need to complete three units: - 1.World Religion: Christianity 2.Morality in the Modern World 3.Belief and Science

6. Almost There

8. Supported Study Wednesdays 3:45- 4:40pm

9. Belief and Science What will this unit involve?

10. Belief and Science In a nutshell, this unit is about exploring the relationship between Christianity and Science. We have a slight head start as we have already studied Christianity. We will explore the relationship between the two world views and study the different opinions people hold.

11. Area 1: Sources of Human Understanding Area 2: What is the Origin of the Universe? Area 3: What is the Origin of Human Life?

12. Area 1: Sources of Human Understanding Area 1 is a study of Christian Revelation and Scientific Enquiry. It gives us the foundations to understand the two perspectives which is necessary before we go deeper in

13. Area 2: What is the Origin of the Universe? Area 2 involves a study of the different views about how the world got here. Was the universe created by God or did it happen with the Big Bang? Are the different views in conflict? Can they be compatible? We will also study the different views that people have on these questions

14. Area 3: What is the Origin of Human Life? Area 3 involves specifically looking at the question “what is the origin of human life?” We will look at the scientific view and the Christian view We will ask the questions: Is there a conflict? Are they compatible? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each interpretation?

15. Collect a new folder and jotter Mark them “Higher RMPS – Belief and Science” Include your name Belief and Science Higher RMPS (your name here)

16. Use your dividers to mark the three areas of this unit in your folder Area 1 Area 2 Area 3

17. The Book We will continue to use the purple RMPS book in class However, you will be expected to do personal study at home You will be given a copy of the Belief and Science book to do this

18. Useful for... Catching up Homework tasks Reinforcing learning A different approach to the topic Personal study

19. How do you see the world?

20. Immensity of the Universe – 6mins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R9U5b_Y V0Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R9U5b_Y V0Y

21. A Wonderful World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtPF9M3n IHs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtPF9M3n IHs Shadow puppet video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WlbQPm Xg08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WlbQPm Xg08

22. For Discussion 1.Do you think you understand ‘life, the Universe and everything’ in religious ways, or scientific ways, or a mix of both? 2.What things in life do, or might, fill you with a sense of ‘awe and wonder’?

23. 3.What are your views on the existence of God? 4. Do you think science and religion are friends or enemies?

24. 5.In what ways do you think your life, community, country, society and world have been affected by science? 6. In what ways do you think your life, community, country, society and world have been affected by religion?

25. 7.Are religion and science good or bad things? 8.Do you think humans are in any way special? What might make us so? 9. What gives life meaning?