Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Religious Studies
View Course TimetableTheme 1: The Universe, Creation and the Place of Human Beings
The Universe and Human Beings: Key Ideas (9 lessons)
Explore the universe and human beings: key ideas in Religious Studies.
How Did the Universe Begin? Religious and Scientific Views
Religious, scientific and non-religious views on how the universe began and where humans fit
Start LessonCaring for the Planet and Animal Rights
Why humans should care for the planet, and different views on treating animals
Unlock Full CourseDo Humans Have a Soul? Human Nature and Physicalism
Explore dualism, the soul, immortality, physicalism and humanist views of human nature.
Unlock Full CourseWhy Do People Do Wrong? Selfishness, Greed and Sin
Explore selfishness, greed, ignorance and sin, and whether hatred and war are inevitable.
Unlock Full CourseFree Will, Determinism and Predestination
Free will, determinism and predestination: are we free, responsible, and does God decide?
Unlock Full CourseUltimate Reality: One God, Many Gods or None
Ultimate reality: what God is like, non-theistic and non-religious views, one God or many
Unlock Full CourseReasons to Believe: First Cause, Design and Experience
Why people believe in God: first cause, design, meaning, authority and religious experience.
Unlock Full CourseAgnosticism and Atheism: Reasons for Doubt and Unbelief
Why some people doubt or reject God, and how religious believers respond.
Unlock Full CourseThe Problem of Evil and Suffering
Natural and moral evil, the challenge to belief in God, and ways people respond.
Unlock Full CourseBuddhist Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings (7 lessons)
Explore buddhist beliefs about the universe and human beings in Religious Studies.
Buddhism: Impermanence, Compassion and Caring for the World
Buddhist beliefs about a changing universe, caring for the planet and all living beings.
Unlock Full CourseAnicca, Anatta and the Five Khandhas
Buddhist beliefs about impermanence, suffering, no fixed self and the five khandhas.
Unlock Full CourseThe Three Poisons: Greed, Hatred and Ignorance in Buddhism
Buddhist teaching on the three poisons, avijja, kilesa, karma and overcoming wrongdoing.
Unlock Full CourseKamma and Choice: Buddhist Views on Free Will
How Buddhists see free will: no fate, kamma shapes life, intention chooses
Unlock Full CourseUltimate Reality in Buddhism: Do Gods Matter?
Why Buddhists see the Dhamma and nibbana, not gods, as ultimate
Unlock Full CourseWhy People Follow the Buddha's Path, or Do Not
Why people trust the Buddha's path, and what turns some against it
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The Four Noble Truths: why Buddhists say craving causes suffering and how it ends
Unlock Full CourseChristian Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings (7 lessons)
Explore christian beliefs about the universe and human beings in Religious Studies.
Creation, Stewardship and Imago Dei
Christian beliefs about creation in Genesis, stewardship, Imago Dei and treating animals.
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Christian beliefs about body, soul and spirit, and Christian replies to physicalism
Unlock Full CourseSin and Human Wrongdoing: Christian Teaching
Christian teaching on sin, the Fall, greed and whether wrongdoing can be overcome
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Christian beliefs about free will, its limits, predestination, responsibility and God's fair judgement
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Christian beliefs about the Trinity, the Creeds and God's nature as Father, Creator and Judge
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How Christian nurture builds belief and how Christians answer doubt, agnosticism and atheism
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How Christians explain evil and suffering: Job, Augustine, Irenaeus and the cross
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Explore hindu beliefs about the universe and human beings in Religious Studies.
Brahman, Vishnu and Aum: The Hindu Universe
Hindu beliefs about creation, Aum, the purpose of the universe and respect for life
Unlock Full CourseBody, Atman and the Three Gunas
Hindu beliefs about the temporary body, the eternal atman and the three gunas
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Hindu teaching on avidya, maya, greed, anger, sin and how they are overcome
Unlock Full CourseKarma and Freedom: Hindu Views on Free Will
How karma limits human freedom in Hinduism, and why choices stay free
Unlock Full CourseBrahman: Nirguna and Saguna
Brahman without and with form, the many deities, and one God or many
Unlock Full CourseHindu Nurture, the Vedas and the Four Yogas
How Hindu family life, the Vedas, the Gita and four yogas shape belief
Unlock Full CourseKarma and Suffering in Hinduism
How karma explains suffering for Hindus and how they respond to it
Unlock Full CourseMuslim Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings (7 lessons)
Explore muslim beliefs about the universe and human beings in Religious Studies.
Allah's Creation and Humans as Khalifah
Muslim beliefs about Allah's creation, humans as khalifah, animals and science
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Muslim beliefs about the body, ruh, nafs, qalb, fitrah and the soul
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Muslim beliefs about sin, kufr, shirk, greed, ignorance and overcoming wrongdoing
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Muslim beliefs about al-Qadr, free will, insha'Allah and why people are judged
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Muslim beliefs about Tawhid, Sura al-Fatihah and the merciful, just character of Allah
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How Muslim family life, the Qur'an and the sunnah support belief in Allah
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Why Muslims see life as a test and how they respond to suffering
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Explore jewish beliefs about the universe and human beings in Religious Studies.
Creation, Humanity and Tikkun Olam
Jewish beliefs about creation, humans as its goal, animals and tikkun olam.
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Jewish beliefs about body and soul as one living being, in life and death.
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Learn how Jews explain wrongdoing through two inclinations and how sin is overcome.
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Learn why Jews believe people are free to choose, within limits, and always responsible.
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Learn what Jews believe about the Almighty, the Shema, tefillin, the mezuzah and the divine name.
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Learn how Jewish family, the synagogue and the Torah shape belief, and why some Jews doubt.
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How Jews understand evil, suffering and the Shoah, and respond by remembering and helping others
Unlock Full CourseSikh Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings (7 lessons)
Explore sikh beliefs about the universe and human beings in Religious Studies.
Karta Purakh: God the Creator in Sikhism
Sikh beliefs about God as karta purakh, creation, purpose, respect for nature and science
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Sikh beliefs about the body, the man and the atman, the soul, and responses to physicalism
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Sikh beliefs about maya, manmukh, haumai, the five thieves and overcoming selfishness
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Sikh beliefs about hukam, karma, free will, God's grace and human responsibility
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Sikh beliefs about God in the Mool Mantar: one, timeless, True Guru, no gender
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How Sikh nurture, the Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh replies to doubt shape belief in God
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Sikh beliefs about the causes of evil and suffering and how Sikhs respond
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Life and Death: Key Ideas (10 lessons)
Explore life and death: key ideas in Religious Studies.
Death and the Afterlife: Linear and Cyclical Views
Views on death, the afterlife, linear and cyclical existence, rebirth, judgement and karma.
Unlock Full CourseWhat Is Life For? Meaning, Purpose, Salvation and Liberation
Religious and non-religious ideas about the meaning and purpose of life, salvation and liberation.
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Why human life is valued, what abortion is, UK law, and different attitudes to it.
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What euthanasia and assisted dying are, UK law, and why attitudes differ.
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Purposes of human sexuality, attitudes to heterosexuality and homosexuality, and changing relationship patterns.
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Marriage and its purposes, civil partnerships, same-sex marriage, sex outside marriage, cohabitation and humanist weddings.
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Divorce, annulment and remarriage, why marriages break down, no-fault divorce law, attitudes and support for couples.
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Learn why family matters, family types, children's rights, and how families and society support each other.
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Childlessness, fertility treatments, genetic engineering, the HFEA, the issues raised and religious and non-religious attitudes.
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Contraception, celibacy, adoption and fostering, with religious and non-religious attitudes to each.
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Explore buddhist beliefs about life and death in Religious Studies.
Samsara, Kamma and Rebirth in Buddhism
Buddhist teaching on samsara, kamma and rebirth without a soul, realms, reasons and views.
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Nibbana as liberation, the Noble Eightfold Path in three parts, and the Three Refuges.
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The Five Precepts, why human life is precious to Buddhists, and Buddhist views on abortion.
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Buddhist views on euthanasia: compassion, the first precept, kamma, hospice care and differing opinions.
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Buddhist teaching on relationships: the Five Precepts, the paramitas, desire and craving, and differing views.
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Buddhist teaching on marriage, the householder, Sigalovada Sutta duties and attitudes to sex outside marriage.
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Buddhist teaching on divorce and remarriage, avoiding suffering to others, and effects of marriage breakdown.
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Buddhist teaching on family life, duties between generations, children, and how the vihara supports families.
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Buddhist beliefs about childlessness, fertility treatment, contraception, celibacy for monks and nuns, adoption and fostering.
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Explore christian beliefs about life and death in Religious Studies.
Heaven, Hell, Judgment and Resurrection
Christian beliefs about heaven, hell, judgment, purgatory and resurrection, and how they shape life
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Christian beliefs about eternal life, the Kingdom of God, salvation, grace, faith and works
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Christian beliefs about the sanctity of life and abortion, including Catholic and Anglican views
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Christian views on relieving suffering and euthanasia, including hospices and withdrawing treatment.
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Christian teaching on love, sex and relationships, and different views on sex outside marriage and homosexuality.
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Christian teaching on marriage, vows, monogamy and sacrament, with differing views on cohabitation and same-sex marriage.
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Christian teaching on annulment, divorce and remarriage, Church views, forgiveness, support and effects.
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Christian teaching on family life, children's rights, changing families and how local churches support families.
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Christian beliefs about childlessness, fertility treatment, contraception, celibacy, adoption and fostering.
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Explore hindu beliefs about life and death in Religious Studies.
Samsara, Karma and Reincarnation in Hinduism
Hindu beliefs about samsara, karma, reincarnation, heavens, hells and how they shape life.
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Hindu moksha, enlightenment and the three margas of knowledge, action and devotion.
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Hindu dharma, the four ashramas, the four aims of life and how they lead towards moksha.
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Hindu beliefs about the sanctity of life and abortion, with karma, dharma and differing views.
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Hindu teachings on relieving suffering, euthanasia, karma, ahimsa, a good death and differing views.
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Hindu teachings on kama, prema, sexual relationships, homosexuality and humanist views, with Rama and Sita.
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Hindu beliefs about marriage, arranged and love marriage, spouse roles, cohabitation and same-sex marriage.
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Hindu views on divorce, remarriage, widow remarriage, family help and the effects of marriage breakdown.
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Hindu views on family life, duties, care for elders, changing families and how communities support families.
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Hindu views on children, fertility treatment, contraception, celibacy, the sannyasi, adoption and fostering.
Unlock Full CourseMuslim Beliefs about Life and Death (9 lessons)
Explore muslim beliefs about life and death in Religious Studies.
Akhirah: Resurrection, Judgement, Paradise and Hell
Muslim beliefs about death, resurrection, judgement, paradise and hell, and how they shape life
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Muslim beliefs about life's purpose, salvation, and being a Muslim through iman, ibadah and akhlaq
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Muslim teachings on the sanctity of life, ensoulment and the different Muslim views on abortion
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Muslim teachings on euthanasia, suicide, relieving suffering and replies to arguments about choice and dignity
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Muslim teachings on sexuality, love, modesty, sex outside marriage, homosexuality and replies to Humanists
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Muslim teaching on marriage: nikah, mahr, choosing a partner, roles, and views on cohabitation and polygamy
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Islamic teaching on divorce: last resort, arbiters, talaq, iddah, khul', mahr, children, remarriage and civil divorce
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Islamic teaching on family life, parents, elderly relatives, changing roles and how the mosque supports families
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Islamic teaching on childlessness, fertility treatment, genetic engineering, contraception, rejection of celibacy and caring for orphans
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Explore jewish beliefs about life and death in Religious Studies.
Resurrection and the World to Come in Judaism
Jewish beliefs about resurrection, the world to come, judgement and why they matter
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Jewish beliefs about salvation: serving the Almighty through the covenant, mitzvot, repentance and community
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Jewish teaching on the value of life, pikuach nefesh, and abortion, including Orthodox and Progressive views
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Jewish teaching on relieving suffering and euthanasia, including Orthodox and Progressive views and replies on dignity
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Jewish teaching on sexuality, love and relationships, Orthodox and Progressive views, and replies to Humanists
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Jewish teaching on marriage as kiddushin, the mitzvah to marry, assimilation and different movements
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Jewish teaching on divorce, the get, the chained wife, remarriage and effects of marriage breakdown
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Jewish teaching on family life, changing families and how communities support families
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Jewish teaching on childlessness, fertility treatment, contraception, celibacy, adoption and fostering
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Explore sikh beliefs about life and death in Religious Studies.
Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Sikhism
Sikh beliefs about death, samsara and rebirth, and how they shape Sikh lives
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Sikh beliefs about mukti, grace, gurmukh, nam simran and sewa as the path to God
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Sikh beliefs about the sanctity of life and abortion, conscience and killing baby girls
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Sikh views on euthanasia, sewa for the sick and dying, and replies to non-religious arguments
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Sikh beliefs about sexuality, love, marriage, homosexuality and replies to Humanist views
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Sikh beliefs about marriage, the householder (gristhi), consent, roles and marrying within the faith
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Sikh beliefs about divorce and remarriage, attitudes among Sikhs, and effects of marriage breakdown
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Sikh teaching on family life, equality, changing families, and how the gurdwara supports them
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Sikh teaching on childlessness, fertility treatment, contraception, celibacy, adoption and fostering
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Peace and Conflict: Key Ideas (10 lessons)
Explore peace and conflict: key ideas in Religious Studies.
Why Conflicts and Wars Happen
Why wars happen today, whether religion causes them or is an excuse, and types of war.
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Learn where three current conflicts are, who is involved, their causes and peace attempts.
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Just War theory, holy war and the Crusades, and passive resistance with Gandhi and King
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Nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, attitudes to them, humanist views, and terrorism and how societies respond
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What peace is, religion's role, forgiveness and reconciliation, pacifism and humanist attitudes to peace
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Why the UN was founded, how it works for peace, and how far it is effective
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What bullying and cyberbullying are, why they happen, their effects, attitudes and solutions
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How sins and crimes differ and overlap, their types, consequences and social attitudes
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The five aims of punishment, types of punishment, restorative justice, young offenders and whether prison works
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Capital punishment today, social reasons for and against, humanist views and religious arguments
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Explore buddhist beliefs about peace and conflict in Religious Studies.
Buddhism, Conflict and the Dalai Lama's Exile from Tibet
Buddhist views on causes of conflict, the Dalai Lama's exile from Tibet, and peaceful responses.
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Buddhist views on Just War, skilfulness, the simile of the saw, holy war, WMD and terrorism.
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Buddhist views on peace and pacifism: inner peace, Dhammapada verses, precepts, metta, absolute and conditional pacifism.
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Buddhist peacemaking, forgiveness and reconciliation, and the work of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship.
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Buddhist attitudes to bullying: kamma, right speech, metta, karuna, inclusion, solutions and cyberbullying.
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Buddhist views of crime as unskilful action, its causes, and the Prison Dharma Network.
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Buddhist attitudes to punishment: no revenge, the chance to change, justice, and the aims of punishment.
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Buddhist teachings on the death penalty, the Dhammapada, and why Buddhist-majority countries keep it.
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Explore christian beliefs about peace and conflict in Religious Studies.
Christian Attitudes to Conflict, Holy War and the Bible
Christian responses to the causes of conflict, holy war, and Bible teachings on war and peace.
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Christian Just War theory: Augustine, Aquinas, its conditions, WMD and terrorism.
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Christian attitudes to peace, Jesus as peacemaker, Quaker pacifism and why other Christians disagree.
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Christian teachings on peacemaking, forgiveness and reconciliation, and the work of Pax Christi.
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Christian teachings on bullying: image of God, Golden Rule, Good Samaritan, inclusion and responses.
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Christian views on sin and crime, obeying the law, Prison Fellowship, Street Pastors.
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Christian attitudes to punishment: biblical teachings, justice, and the strengths and weaknesses of each aim.
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Christian attitudes to the death penalty, for and against, plus atheist and Humanist views.
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Explore hindu beliefs about peace and conflict in Religious Studies.
Hindu Attitudes to Conflict, Duty and Holy War
Hindu attitudes to conflict, holy war, not killing and when fighting is a duty.
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Hindu views on Just War, the Gita, weapons of mass destruction, Humanist views and terrorism.
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Hindu teachings on peace, justice and forgiveness, and the Ramakrishna Mission's peace work today.
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Learn Gandhi's Satyagraha, ahimsa as active love, the Champaran campaign and why some Hindus reject pacifism.
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Learn how Hindu teachings on ahimsa, atman, karma and dharma respond to bullying and cyberbullying.
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Hindu views of sin and crime, causes of crime, and charity action such as BAPS
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Hindu ideas of danda, prayaschitta and the Laws of Manu, and the four aims of punishment
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Hindu views on the death penalty, India's position, and atheist and Humanist views
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Explore muslim beliefs about peace and conflict in Religious Studies.
Muslim Attitudes to Conflict, Jihad and Holy War
Muslim responses to conflict, jihad, Harb al-Muqadis, Qur'an 2:190 and why Islam rejects terrorism
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Just War and the lesser jihad, weapons of mass destruction, and Muslim, atheist and Humanist views
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Muslim attitudes to peace, conditional pacifism and passive resistance, with Abdul Ghaffar Khan's movement
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How Muslims make peace through justice and forgiveness, and the work of the Muslim Peace Fellowship
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Muslim teachings on bullying: equality before Allah, Qur'an 49:11, standing up, inclusion and cyberbullying
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Muslim views of sin and crime, causes of crime, and the work of chaplains and Mosaic
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Muslim attitudes to punishment: justice, Qur'anic teaching, three kinds of penalty and the four aims
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Muslim teachings on the death penalty, reasons for and against, and atheist and Humanist views
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Explore jewish beliefs about peace and conflict in Religious Studies.
Conflict, Isaiah's Vision of Peace and Just War in Judaism
Jewish responses to conflict, Isaiah's vision of peace, terrorism and Just War: milchemet mitzvah and reshut
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Jewish views on weapons of mass destruction, pikuach nefesh, bal tashchit and Purity of Arms
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Jewish views on shalom, peace, pacifism and passive resistance, including the protest against Caligula
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Jewish teachings on peacemaking, teshuvah, community forgiveness and restorative justice, with Psalm 130:7 and Isaiah 55:6-8
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Jewish teachings on bullying: image of God, love your neighbour, lashon hara, Hillel, inclusion and cyberbullying
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Learn Jewish views on sin and crime, justice, punishment, and action to end crime's causes.
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Learn Jewish teachings on punishment and its four aims, with strengths and weaknesses.
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Learn what Jewish teachings say about the death penalty and why Jews today differ.
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Explore sikh beliefs about peace and conflict in Religious Studies.
Sikh Attitudes to Conflict: The Saint-Soldier and Zafarnama 22
Sikh responses to the causes of conflict, Zafarnama 22, holy war and the saint-soldier
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Dharam Yudh, the Sikh idea of Just War, and views on weapons of mass destruction
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Sikh views of peace, peacemaking and justice, equality, and the work of Khalsa Aid
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Sikh teachings on forgiveness, community forgiveness of offenders and restorative justice
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Sikh attitudes to bullying, inclusion, solutions, cyberbullying and working for a peaceful society
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Sikh views of sin and crime, justice, causes of crime and Sikh action such as SWAT
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Sikh attitudes to punishment, the Rahit Maryada tankhah process and the four aims of punishment
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Sikh attitudes to capital punishment: no single ruling, reasons against and for, and Humanist comparison
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Rights, Equality and Social Justice: Key Ideas (6 lessons)
Explore rights, equality and social justice: key ideas in Religious Studies.
Human Rights and When They Can Be Limited
Human rights, five basic rights, religious and humanist support, examples, and reasons for limiting rights
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Women's status, UK equal rights laws, gender bias, religious communities and humanist support for equality
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Disability status, UK equal rights laws, bias, religious communities and humanist views on removing barriers
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Multi-ethnic society, prejudice, discrimination, racism, racial harmony, and religious and humanist views
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Multi-faith society, interfaith relationships, exclusivism, inclusivism, pluralism, and humanist views
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Poverty, responsibility of the wealthy, charity, justice, compassion, types of aid and humanist reasons for helping
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Explore buddhist beliefs about rights, equality and social justice in Religious Studies.
Buddhism and Human Rights
Why Buddhists support human rights through compassion, duties and interdependence, and when rights may be limited.
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Buddhist beliefs about equality: women and enlightenment, rules for monks and nuns, and disability.
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Buddhist teachings against racism: metta, judging by actions, the three poisons, and examples of racial harmony.
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Buddhist teachings on other religions, different attitudes towards them, and examples of interfaith work
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Buddhist teachings that encourage the wealthy to help the poor, and examples of generosity in practice
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Explore christian beliefs about rights, equality and social justice in Religious Studies.
Christianity and Human Rights
Why Christians support human rights, Oscar Romero's example, and views on limiting rights.
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Christian views on equality, women as priests and bishops, disability and inclusion in the Church.
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Christian teachings against racism, examples of racial harmony in Christian practice, and honest history.
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Christian views on other faiths and denominations: exclusivism, inclusivism, pluralism, mission, and interfaith and ecumenical work.
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Christian teachings urging the wealthy to help the poor, with real examples of Christian generosity.
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Hinduism and Human Rights
Hindu teachings on human rights, Gandhi and Satyarthi, and whether rights can be limited
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Hindu views on equality, varna and caste, Gandhi's Salt March and his work with Dalits
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Hindu views on women and disability, Shakti, Laws of Manu, bias, seva and karma
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Hindu beliefs against racism: atman, ahimsa, one family, and examples of racial harmony in practice
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Hindu teachings on other religions: many paths, pluralism, inclusivism, converts, and interfaith examples
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Hindu teachings on dana, seva, karma and dharma that encourage the wealthy to support the poor.
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Islam and Human Rights
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Judaism and Human Rights
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Sikhism and Human Rights
Sikh teachings on human rights, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the turban, and limits on rights
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Sikh teachings on equal rights for women, rejection of caste, the langar, and disability
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Sikh teachings on one God and one human race, racial harmony, the langar and Khalsa Aid
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Sikh teachings on other faiths, pluralism and inclusivism, no converts, langar and interfaith groups
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Sikh teaching on vand chakna, dasvandh, honest wealth, the Lalo and Bhago story, and practical generosity
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Buddhism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community (5 lessons)
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Siddhartha Gautama: From Prince to Enlightenment
The Buddha's life: early years, the four sights, the ascetic years, the Middle Way and enlightenment.
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The Buddha's first sermon, forty-five years of teaching, his death and parinirvana, and his example today.
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The Tripitaka's three baskets, the Dhammapada, how Buddhists use the texts and their authority.
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The 14th Dalai Lama: his life, teaching, contribution and relevance to Buddhists today.
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Wesak: Celebrating the Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Death
Wesak: the events it remembers, how Buddhists celebrate it and why it matters today.
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Nirvana Day: what it remembers, how Buddhists keep it, and attitudes to festivals today.
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Buddhist pilgrimage: its purpose and history, and why Kapilavastu, the Buddha's childhood home, is visited.
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Buddhist pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya and Sarnath: what pilgrims do, why they matter, differing views.
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Viharas and Monasteries: Buddhist Places of Worship
Buddhist places of worship: history, designs, vihara features, how they are used and why they matter.
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Buddhist worship (puja) and meditation: samatha, vipassana, metta bhavana, vihara and home practice, and traditions.
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Buddhist devotional objects: buddharupas, shrines, offerings, chanting, Wheel of Life, mandalas, prayer wheels and views today.
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Christianity: Origins and Their Impact on the Community (7 lessons)
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Jesus: The Incarnate Son of God
Christian belief in Jesus as the incarnate Son of God, Bible basis and importance
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Baptism, temptations, healings and discipleship teaching in the ministry of Jesus
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Trials, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus and what they mean for Christians
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How the Bible is structured and how Christians understand its authority today
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How Christians use the Bible in worship and daily life, and decide using Bible and conscience
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Roles of ministers, bishops and the pope, and how Christian traditions see church leadership
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Life, teaching and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr, and his relevance to Christians today
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Christmas, Advent and Epiphany
Gospel events of Christmas, how Christians celebrate Christmas, Advent and Epiphany, and why they matter today
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Gospel events of Holy Week and how Christians keep Lent and Holy Week
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How Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, why it matters, and different attitudes to festivals
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What Christian pilgrimage is, why Christians go, and pilgrimage to Bethlehem's holy places
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Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Lourdes and different Christian attitudes to pilgrimage
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The Church Building and Its Features
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Hinduism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community (7 lessons)
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Rama: Avatar of Vishnu and Model of Dharma
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Navaratri and Durga Puja
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Why Hindus go on pilgrimage, the sacred River Ganges, Kumbh Mela and Gangotri.
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Hindu pilgrimage to Varanasi and Vrindavan, and different Hindu attitudes to pilgrimage today.
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The Mandir and Other Places of Hindu Worship
Hindu places of worship: mandir features, designs, home and outdoor worship, and their importance today.
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Hindu worship: puja, havan, darshan, arti, prayer, and objects of devotion.
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Hindu meditation, bhajan, kirtan, japa, mantras, sacred sound and images, and why worship takes different forms.
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Hindu samskaras: birth rituals, the sacred thread and different attitudes to these rites.
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Hindu marriage ceremonies and death rituals, what they express, and different Hindu attitudes to the rites.
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Islam: Origins and Their Impact on the Community (8 lessons)
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Prophets in Islam and Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets
Why prophets matter in Islam and Muhammad as the Seal of the Prophets
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Muhammad's early life, the first revelation in the cave of Hira and early persecution
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How the Muslim community grew in Madinah, Islam spread, and the last sermon's teachings.
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Why the Qur'an is Allah's word, its authority, differing interpretations and daily use.
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What the Hadith and Sunnah are, how they are graded and collected, and why they matter.
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The Ulema, fatwas, Ijma and Qiyas, the Sunni schools of law and the Shi'a approach.
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How Sunni and Shi'a Muslims differ on leadership, and the role of Imams and imams.
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Khadijah, the first to believe: her life, faith, generosity, support and relevance to Muslims today.
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Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr
Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr: the Night of Power, fasting, iftar, Eid prayers and differing understandings.
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Eid-ul-Adha: Ibrahim's test, Hajar and Zamzam, qurbani, Eid prayers and differing views.
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Hajj and Umrah: ihram, tawaf, Safa and Marwah, Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina and their importance.
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Madinah and its holy places, Jerusalem, and different Muslim views about pilgrimage and Umrah.
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The Mosque: Design, Mihrab, Minbar and Ablution Area
Mosque design, mihrab, minbar and ablution area, how mosques are used, and differing views
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Salah, du'a and dhikr, prayer at home and in the mosque, and Sunni and Shi'a differences
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Jum'a prayers, praying together, and attitudes to private and congregational worship
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Rituals after a Muslim birth, the nikah and walimah, and different Muslim attitudes to them
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Muslim mourning and funeral rites: deathbed, washing, funeral prayer, burial, mourning, beliefs and attitudes
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Judaism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community (7 lessons)
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Abraham and the Covenant
Abraham's call, the covenant, his sons and the Akedah, and why he matters to Jews today.
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Moses as prophet and lawgiver, the Exodus in outline, and the Sinai covenant today.
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Maimonides, his two great books, the Thirteen Principles and why they matter to Jews today.
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The Tanakh, its three parts, literal and metaphorical understandings, and how Jews use it today.
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The Oral Torah, Mishnah, Talmud, Responsa, Codes and Halakhah, and how Jewish groups view them.
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The role of the rabbi and the Beth Din, and how Jewish traditions view these leaders.
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The life, teachings and contribution of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and his importance for Jews today.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
How Jews observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the High Holy Days, and why they matter.
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Why Jews celebrate Pesach: the Exodus story, removing chametz, the seder and the Haggadah.
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Why Jews celebrate Chanukah: the Maccabees, the miracle of the oil, customs and different attitudes.
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Pilgrimage in Judaism: the pilgrim festivals, Jerusalem, the Western Wall and different attitudes to it.
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Yad Vashem and Masada: what Jews do there, why they matter, differing attitudes
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The Synagogue: Ark, Sefer Torah, Ner Tamid and Bimah
Synagogue design, ark, Sefer Torah, ner tamid, bimah and how communities use the synagogue
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Daily Jewish prayer, prayer at home, congregational prayer and differing Jewish attitudes to worship
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Shabbat in Jewish homes and synagogues, how Jews keep it differently, and why it matters today
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Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, and Jewish views on these rites
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Jewish wedding ceremonies, death and mourning rituals, and Orthodox and Progressive attitudes
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Sikhism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community (8 lessons)
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Guru Nanak: Founder of Sikhism
Guru Nanak as founder and first Guru: the River experience, travels, langar, Kartarpur and death
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How Gurus Angad to Tegh Bahadur developed Sikhism, and why the human Gurus matter today
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Guru Gobind Singh, the founding of the Khalsa, the Five Ks, his battles and writings
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The Guru Granth Sahib as living Guru: its authority, structure and how Sikhs treat it
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How Sikhs use the Guru Granth Sahib in worship, daily life, hukam and key moments
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What the Rahit Maryada covers, how far it has authority, and why it matters to Sikhs
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How the sangat and granthi lead the gurdwara, and Sikh views on leaders
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Bhai Kanhaiya's service to wounded soldiers on both sides, his teaching and his importance to Sikhs
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Baisakhi and the Birth of the Khalsa
Baisakhi and the creation of the Khalsa in 1699: panj pyare, Amrit, Mata Sundari, celebrations
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The story of Guru Hargobind and the 52 princes, and how Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.
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Gurpurbs and melas, how Sikhs celebrate them, and Sikh attitudes to festivals today.
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Sikh attitudes to pilgrimage and the history, design and importance of the Harmandir Sahib.
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What Sikhs do when visiting Amritsar, including langar, the Akal Takht and Jallianwala Bagh.
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The Gurdwara: Door of the Guru
The gurdwara as Door of the Guru: its history, features and importance for Sikhs today.
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Sikh worship in the gurdwara: Nam Japna, kirtan, Ardas, hukam, langar and the Akhand Path.
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Sikh Nitnem, private devotions and prayer in the home, and how they link with the sangat.
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Sikh naming ceremony and Amrit Sanskar, the vows, and different Sikh attitudes to them.
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Sikh marriage ceremony and death rituals, the beliefs behind them and different attitudes.
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Answering the Exam Questions (4 lessons)
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How the Exam Works: Paper 1, Paper 2 and Your Paper Code
How Paper 1 and Paper 2 are built, their timings, paper codes and marking skills
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How to answer Identify, Outline and Explain parts of a Paper 1 question for full marks
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How to answer the 12-mark Evaluate question with a plan, reasoning chains and a conclusion
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