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Key Facts: National 5 RMPS Exam

A-D

Grading scale (no award below D)

Qualifications Scotland

60 + 20

Question paper marks plus assignment

N5 RMPS Course Specification

1h 45min

Question paper duration

Qualifications Scotland

100

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Qualifications Scotland National 5 RMPS is assessed through one 1h 45min written question paper (60 marks) plus a 20-mark assignment. The three units — World Religion, Morality and Belief, Religious and Philosophical Questions — are studied and the course is graded A-D on the 2026 specification.

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1In Christianity, what does the doctrine of the Trinity teach about God?
A.God is three Persons in one Being — Father, Son and Holy Spirit
B.There are three separate gods who work together
C.God appears in three forms at different times in history
D.God created three angels who rule the universe
Explanation: The Trinity is the central Christian teaching that the one God exists eternally as three distinct Persons — the Father, the Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit — sharing one divine essence. This is monotheism, not three gods (tritheism), and not modalism (one God in three modes).
2Which Christian belief states that Jesus is both fully God and fully human?
A.The Incarnation
B.The Resurrection
C.The Ascension
D.The Atonement
Explanation: The Incarnation is the belief that the eternal Son of God 'took on flesh' and became human in Jesus of Nazareth, while remaining fully divine. John 1:14 — 'the Word became flesh and dwelt among us' — is the key text. The Resurrection, Ascension and Atonement are separate doctrines.
3Which event do Christians celebrate at Easter?
A.The resurrection of Jesus from the dead
B.The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
C.The giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
D.The Last Supper with the disciples
Explanation: Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion, the central event of the Christian faith (1 Corinthians 15). Christmas celebrates his birth, Pentecost the giving of the Holy Spirit, and Maundy Thursday the Last Supper.
4Which two sacraments are accepted by almost all Christian denominations, including most Protestants?
A.Baptism and Holy Communion (Eucharist)
B.Confession and Confirmation
C.Marriage and Holy Orders
D.Anointing of the Sick and Confirmation
Explanation: Baptism and the Eucharist (Holy Communion/Lord's Supper) are the two sacraments accepted by virtually all Christian denominations because they were directly instituted by Jesus. The Catholic and Orthodox Churches recognise seven sacraments in total; most Protestants accept only these two.
5Which three branches form the largest divisions within Christianity?
A.Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox
B.Catholic, Anglican and Baptist
C.Methodist, Lutheran and Pentecostal
D.Orthodox, Coptic and Episcopal
Explanation: Christianity divides into three main branches: Roman Catholic (~1.3 billion), Protestant (~900 million, including Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran) and Eastern Orthodox (~220 million). The Catholic-Orthodox split came in 1054 (Great Schism); the Protestant Reformation began in 1517.
6What is the Shahadah in Islam?
A.The Muslim declaration of faith
B.The pilgrimage to Mecca
C.The five daily prayers
D.The fast during Ramadan
Explanation: The Shahadah is the Islamic declaration of faith: 'There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.' It is the first of the Five Pillars and is recited to become a Muslim. The pilgrimage is Hajj, daily prayer is Salah and the Ramadan fast is Sawm.
7How many times a day are Muslims required to perform Salah (formal prayer)?
A.Five
B.Three
C.Seven
D.Two
Explanation: Muslims are required to perform Salah five times a day: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset) and Isha (night). Prayers are performed facing the Kaaba in Mecca (the qiblah) and follow set physical postures and Arabic words.
8What percentage of a Muslim's savings is normally given as Zakat each year?
A.2.5%
B.10%
C.5%
D.25%
Explanation: Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, is the obligatory annual giving of 2.5% of a Muslim's savings and qualifying wealth above a minimum threshold (nisab). It purifies wealth and supports the poor, debtors, travellers and other categories listed in the Qur'an (Surah 9:60).
9What is Tawhid in Islam?
A.The absolute oneness of Allah
B.The pilgrimage to Mecca
C.The Islamic month of fasting
D.The Prophet Muhammad's farewell sermon
Explanation: Tawhid is the foundational Islamic doctrine of the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah — the belief that God is one, indivisible and has no partners. Shirk (associating partners with Allah) is the greatest sin in Islam. Tawhid is the central theme of the Qur'an.
10Which festival marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims?
A.Eid al-Fitr
B.Eid al-Adha
C.Mawlid al-Nabi
D.Ashura
Explanation: Eid al-Fitr (the 'Festival of Breaking the Fast') marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid al-Adha (the 'Festival of Sacrifice') commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and falls during Hajj. Mawlid celebrates Muhammad's birth and Ashura is a day of remembrance.

About the National 5 RMPS Exam

National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (course code C864 75) is a Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 5 qualification offered by Qualifications Scotland. The course covers World Religion, Morality and Belief, and Religious and Philosophical Questions, assessed through a 1 hour 45 minute question paper worth 60 marks plus an SQA-marked assignment worth 20 marks.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Question paper 1 hour 45 minutes plus assignment

Passing Score

Grade A at ~70%, Grade C at ~50%, Grade D minimum award

Exam Fee

Typically free for school candidates; ~£43-£60 per subject for private candidates (Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA))

National 5 RMPS Exam Content Outline

~35%

World Religion

In-depth study of one world religion: Christianity (Trinity, Jesus, Bible, sacraments, Easter), Islam (Five Pillars, Tawhid, Qur'an), Buddhism (Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, nirvana), Hinduism (Brahman, karma, moksha, Vedas), Judaism (covenant, Torah, Shabbat), or Sikhism (Guru Nanak, Guru Granth Sahib)

~30%

Morality and Belief

One contemporary moral issue: Crime and Punishment (retribution, deterrence, reformation, death penalty), Medical Ethics (abortion, euthanasia, IVF), Religion and Relationships (marriage, divorce, gender), Religion and Environment (stewardship, climate change), or War and Peace (just war, pacifism)

~25%

Religious and Philosophical Questions

Arguments for God's existence (ontological — Anselm; cosmological — Aquinas; teleological — Paley; moral — Kant); arguments against (problem of evil, verification — Ayer); origins of life and universe (creationism, Big Bang, evolution, Genesis); life after death (heaven/hell, reincarnation); free will vs determinism

~10%

Skills

Comparing religious and non-religious responses to ethical issues, using sources of authority (Bible, Qur'an, Torah, Guru Granth Sahib), contrasting beliefs across religions, constructing balanced arguments with evidence and structured reasoning

How to Pass the National 5 RMPS Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grade A at ~70%, Grade C at ~50%, Grade D minimum award
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: Question paper 1 hour 45 minutes plus assignment
  • Exam fee: Typically free for school candidates; ~£43-£60 per subject for private candidates

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

National 5 RMPS Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use Qualifications Scotland past papers and marking instructions — command words 'describe', 'explain', 'analyse' and 'evaluate' carry different mark allocations
2Memorise specific religious teachings, sacred-text quotations and named scholars (Aquinas, Paley, Hick) — markers reward precise textual and philosophical evidence
3Practise contrasting religious and non-religious viewpoints on each moral issue — balanced argument with evidence is a recurring assessment standard
4Read the annual Course Report each summer — examiners list the most common candidate errors and missing knowledge

Frequently Asked Questions

Who awards National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies?

National 5 RMPS is awarded by Qualifications Scotland, the public body that replaced the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on 1 February 2026. The course code is C864 75.

How is National 5 RMPS assessed?

Assessment is by one external question paper of 60 marks lasting 1 hour 45 minutes (extended-response questions across three sections) plus a 20-mark SQA-marked assignment completed in school.

What grades are available at National 5?

National 5 courses are graded A, B, C, or D. A and B are the highest awards, C is the standard pass at SCQF level 5, and D is the minimum award. No award is given below D.

What topics are covered in National 5 RMPS?

Three units: World Religion (in-depth study of one of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism or Sikhism), Morality and Belief (one moral issue such as Crime, Medical Ethics or War), and Religious and Philosophical Questions (God's existence, origins, afterlife).