GCSE Religious Studies (Edexcel)

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Paper 1: Catholic Christianity

Beliefs, practices, sources of wisdom and forms of expression in Catholic Christianity

1. The Trinity, Creation and Human Nature
2. Incarnation, Paschal Mystery and Salvation
3. Eschatology: Life After Death, Resurrection and Purgatory
4. Sacraments, the Mass and Catholic Worship
5. Catholic Social Teaching, Mission and Funeral Rite
6. Sources of Wisdom and Forms of Expression in Catholic Christianity

Paper 1: Christianity

Beliefs, practices, sources of wisdom and forms of expression in Christianity

1. The Trinity, Creation and the Incarnation
2. The Last Days of Jesus, Salvation and Atonement
3. Eschatology and the Problem of Evil
4. Christian Worship, Sacraments and Prayer
5. Pilgrimage, Festivals and the Church in the Community
6. Sources of Wisdom and Forms of Expression in Christianity

Paper 1: Islam

Beliefs, practices, sources of wisdom and forms of expression in Islam

1. The Nature of Allah and Core Muslim Beliefs
2. Risalah, Holy Books, Angels and Predestination
3. Akhirah: Life After Death and the Day of Judgement
4. The Five Pillars and Ten Obligatory Acts
5. Jihad and Islamic Festivals
6. Sources of Authority and Muslim Identity

Paper 2: Catholic Christianity

Beliefs and practices of Catholic Christianity as the second religion

1. Catholic Beliefs: Trinity, Incarnation and Creation
2. Paschal Mystery, Salvation and Eschatology
3. Sacraments, the Mass and Catholic Prayer
4. Pilgrimage, Catholic Social Teaching and Mission

Paper 2: Christianity

Beliefs and practices of Christianity as the second religion

1. Christian Beliefs: God, Creation and Jesus
2. Eschatology and the Problem of Evil
3. Christian Worship, Sacraments and Prayer
4. Pilgrimage, Festivals, Mission and the Worldwide Church

Paper 2: Islam

Beliefs and practices of Islam as the second religion

1. Core Muslim Beliefs and the Nature of Allah
2. Angels, Predestination and Akhirah
3. The Five Pillars and Ten Obligatory Acts
4. Jihad and Islamic Festivals

Paper 2: Buddhism

Beliefs and practices of Buddhism as the second religion

1. The Buddha, the Dhamma and the Three Marks of Existence
2. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
3. Human Life, Ethics and Worship in Buddhism
4. Buddhist Worship: Temples, Puja, Death Rites and Festivals

Paper 2: Hinduism

Beliefs and practices of Hinduism as the second religion

1. Brahman, the Three Aspects of the Divine and the Deities
2. Atman, Samsara and the Purpose of Life
3. Suffering, Cosmology and Hindu Worship
4. Hindu Festivals, Pilgrimage and Charity

Paper 2: Judaism

Beliefs and practices of Judaism as the second religion

1. The Nature of God, Shekhinah and the Messiah
2. The Covenant and Jewish Moral Principles
3. Jewish Worship: Synagogue, Prayer and Sacred Texts
4. Family Life, Shabbat, Festivals and the Synagogue

Paper 2: Sikhism

Beliefs and practices of Sikhism as the second religion

1. The Nature of God and Human Life in Sikhism
2. Gurmukh, Equality, Sewa and the Sangat
3. The Gurdwara, Langar and Daily Worship
4. Akhand Path, Gurpurbs and Sikh Ceremonies

Paper 3: Philosophy and Ethics (Catholic)

Arguments for the existence of God and Catholic teaching on relationships and families

1. Revelation, Visions and Miracles as Proof of God
2. Religious Experience, the Design Argument and the Cosmological Argument
3. The Problem of Evil and Catholic Responses
4. Marriage, Sexual Relationships and Family
5. Contraception, Divorce, Gender Equality and Discrimination

Paper 3: Philosophy and Ethics (Christianity)

Arguments for the existence of God and Christian teaching on relationships and families

1. Revelation, Visions and Miracles
2. Religious Experience, Prayer, Design and Cosmological Arguments
3. Religious Upbringing as an Argument
4. Marriage, Sexual Relationships and Family
5. Contraception, Divorce, Gender Equality and Discrimination

Paper 3: Philosophy and Ethics (Islam)

Arguments for the existence of Allah and Muslim teaching on relationships and families

1. Revelation, Visions and Miracles in Islam
2. Religious Experience, Design and Cosmological Arguments
3. The Problem of Suffering in Islam
4. Marriage, Sexual Relationships and Family in Islam
5. Contraception, Divorce, Gender Equality and Discrimination

Paper 4: Mark's Gospel

Who Jesus is and the nature of discipleship as shown in the Gospel of Mark

1. Jesus as Messiah, Son of Man and the Baptism
2. Miracles of Jesus in Mark
3. Peter's Confession, the Transfiguration and Conflicts of Jesus
4. The Last Days of Jesus and the Passion
5. Discipleship: The Call, the Cost and Living It Today

Paper 4: The Qur'an

Beliefs and teachings of Islam and the lives of the prophets and others in the Qur'an

1. Allah in the Qur'an: Al-Fatiha, Tawhid and the 99 Names
2. Believers, Creation and Humanity as Khalifah
3. Justice, Shirk and Shari'ah Law
4. The Prophets: Nuh, Ibrahim, Ismail and Yusuf
5. Dawud, Maryam, Isa and the Mission of Muhammad

How to revise Religious Studies

• Retrieval Practice
• Spaced Repetition
• Interleaving
• Dual Coding
• Elaborative Interrogation
• Knowledge Organisers
• Timed Practice

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