MSCE Religious and Moral Education case studies
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The Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) Religious and Moral Education (RME) is a senior secondary school subject examination taken at the end of Form Four. It is designed for candidates who wish to complete their secondary education with a qualification that recognises their understanding of religious beliefs, moral values and ethical decision-making. The syllabus draws on three major religious traditions in Malawi: Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religion, and it also examines moral and ethical issues in society. The examination is offered by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), which publishes the current syllabus, timetable and entry requirements on its official website. The MSCE Religious and Moral Education case studies are 5 cases and about 3,899 words.
1Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings - Forgiveness, Justice and Safeguarding
At a congregation in Blantyre, 17-year-old Mphatso has told the youth fellowship that her uncle abused her two years ago. The uncle, a respected choir member, has never admitted it and continues to attend worship.
630 words, about 3 min2Christianity: Practices, Ethics and Community - A Church Building Fund Under Pressure
At Nkhoma, a congregation's building fund has MWK 4.5 million. The roof of the worship hall leaks and needs MWK 2.8 million.
657 words, about 3 min3Islam: Beliefs and Teachings - A Will, Debts and the Rights of Daughters
Juma died leaving a widow, two sons and two daughters. His estate includes MWK 8.4 million in cash, a house and a shop.
937 words, about 5 min4African Traditional Religion: Beliefs and Practices - Funeral Rites, Ancestors and Family Property
In a Chewa village near Dedza, Mrs. Phiri died in Lilongwe.
827 words, about 4 min5Moral and Ethical Issues in Society - Examination Leak, Loyalty and Fairness
At a community day secondary school in Zomba, a 17-year-old student, Chisomo, is found with a leaked end-of-term examination paper. She says a teacher sold it to five students for MWK 10,000 each because they were failing and feared expulsion.
848 words, about 4 min