Growing Interest in Religious School Subjects

Tuesday August 6 2013

The Church of Scotland has welcomed news that more pupils have taken Standard Grade and Higher exams in religious subjects.

Figures released by the Scottish Qualifications Authority show that in 2013 there were 1602 entries for Religious Studies Standard Grade, up from 1569 in 2012.  Entries for the Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Higher were up from 4053 last year to 4136 this.

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Lorna Hood, said the figures were ‘great news’ and showed that a grounding in faith in the classroom could in turn inspire interest and learning in the subject.

“Overall, I congratulate everyone who has worked so hard to achieve success in their exams across all subjects.  Our thoughts and continued prayers are with those who are disappointed and uncertain of their future career path.

“It is hugely encouraging to know that more young people studied for their Religious Studies Standard Grade and Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Highers.

“It is also noteworthy in these often perceived as increasingly secular times, that the new SQA Award in Religion, Belief and Values has had significant up-take in its first year."

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