Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Religious Studies

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Areas of Study in IGCSE Religious Studies EXAM YEARS 2027-2029

Exam Skills 4 lessons

Answering the Exam Questions 4 lessons

1 How the Exam Works: Paper 1, Paper 2 and Your Paper Code

2 Paper 1 Short Answers: Identify, Outline and Explain

3 The 12-Mark Evaluate Question

4 Paper 2 Answers: Outline, Explain and the 10-Mark Discuss

Buddhism (Paper 2: 4RS1/2A) 14 lessons

Buddhism: Celebration and Pilgrimage 4 lessons

1 Wesak: Celebrating the Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Death

2 Nirvana Day and Buddhist Attitudes to Festivals

3 Buddhist Pilgrimage and Kapilavastu

4 Pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya and Sarnath

Buddhism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community 5 lessons

1 Siddhartha Gautama: From Prince to Enlightenment

2 The Buddha's Teaching, Death and Parinirvana

3 The Tripitaka and the Dhammapada

4 The Sangha: Bhikkhus, Bhikkhunis and Bodhisattvas

5 The 14th Dalai Lama: Teaching and Contribution

Buddhism: Worship and Practice 5 lessons

1 Viharas and Monasteries: Buddhist Places of Worship

2 Buddhist Worship and Meditation

3 Buddharupas, Mandalas and Prayer Wheels: Objects of Devotion

4 Birth and Coming of Age in Buddhism

5 Marriage and Death Rituals in Buddhism

Life and Death 65 lessons

Buddhist Beliefs about Life and Death 9 lessons

1 Samsara, Kamma and Rebirth in Buddhism

2 Nibbana and the Noble Eightfold Path

3 The Five Precepts, the Value of Life and Abortion in Buddhism

4 Euthanasia and Relieving Suffering: Buddhist Views

5 Buddhist Teaching on Relationships and Sexuality

6 Marriage and the Householder in Buddhism

7 Divorce and Remarriage: Buddhist Views

8 Family Life and the Vihara in Buddhism

9 Childlessness, Contraception and Celibacy in Buddhism

Christian Beliefs about Life and Death 9 lessons

1 Heaven, Hell, Judgment and Resurrection

2 Salvation, Eternal Life and the Kingdom of God

3 Sanctity of Life and Abortion: Christian Views

4 Euthanasia and Relieving Suffering: Christian Views

5 Love, Sex and Relationships in Christianity

6 Christian Marriage: Vows, Monogamy and Purposes

7 Annulment, Divorce and Remarriage in Christianity

8 The Christian Family and the Local Church

9 Childlessness, Contraception and Celibacy in Christianity

Hindu Beliefs about Life and Death 10 lessons

1 Samsara, Karma and Reincarnation in Hinduism

2 Moksha and the Three Margas

3 Dharma and the Four Ashramas

4 Sanctity of Life and Abortion: Hindu Views

5 Euthanasia and Relieving Suffering: Hindu Views

6 Love, Sex and Relationships in Hinduism

7 Marriage in Hindu Communities

8 Divorce and Remarriage: Hindu Views

9 Hindu Family Life and the Community

10 Childlessness, Contraception and the Sannyasi

Jewish Beliefs about Life and Death 9 lessons

1 Resurrection and the World to Come in Judaism

2 Keeping the Law: Salvation and the Purpose of Life in Judaism

3 Sanctity of Life, Pikuach Nefesh and Abortion in Judaism

4 Euthanasia and Relieving Suffering: Jewish Views

5 Love, Sex and Relationships in Judaism

6 Marriage in Judaism: A Mitzvah and a Covenant

7 Divorce and Remarriage in Judaism: The Get

8 Jewish Family Life and the Community

9 Childlessness, Contraception and Celibacy in Judaism

Life and Death: Key Ideas 10 lessons

1 Death and the Afterlife: Linear and Cyclical Views

2 What Is Life For? Meaning, Purpose, Salvation and Liberation

3 The Sanctity of Life and Abortion

4 Euthanasia, Assisted Dying and the Law

5 Human Sexuality and Changing Relationships

6 Marriage, Civil Partnership and Cohabitation

7 Divorce, Remarriage and Marriage Breakdown

8 Family Life: Types of Family, Roles and Responsibilities

9 Childlessness, Fertility Treatment and Genetic Engineering

10 Contraception, Celibacy, Adoption and Fostering

Muslim Beliefs about Life and Death 9 lessons

1 Akhirah: Resurrection, Judgement, Paradise and Hell

2 Iman, Ibadah and Akhlaq: The Purpose of a Muslim Life

3 Sanctity of Life and Abortion: Islamic Views

4 Euthanasia and Relieving Suffering: Islamic Views

5 Love, Sex and Relationships in Islam

6 Muslim Marriage: Nikah, Mahr and Choosing a Partner

7 Divorce and Remarriage in Islam

8 The Muslim Family and the Mosque

9 Childlessness, Contraception and Celibacy in Islam

Sikh Beliefs about Life and Death 9 lessons

1 Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Sikhism

2 Mukti, Gurmukh, Nam Simran and Sewa

3 Sanctity of Life and Abortion: Sikh Views

4 Euthanasia and Relieving Suffering: Sikh Views

5 Love, Sex and Relationships in Sikhism

6 Marriage and the Householder (Gristhi) in Sikhism

7 Divorce and Remarriage: Sikh Views

8 Sikh Family Life and the Gurdwara

9 Childlessness, Contraception and Celibacy in Sikhism

Peace and Conflict 58 lessons

Buddhist Beliefs about Peace and Conflict 8 lessons

1 Buddhism, Conflict and the Dalai Lama's Exile from Tibet

2 Buddhist Teachings on War and the Simile of the Saw

3 Peace and Pacifism in Buddhism

4 Buddhist Peacemaking and the Buddhist Peace Fellowship

5 Buddhist Attitudes to Bullying

6 Crime and Its Causes: Buddhist Responses

7 Buddhist Attitudes to Punishment

8 Capital Punishment: Buddhist Teachings and Buddhist Countries

Christian Beliefs about Peace and Conflict 8 lessons

1 Christian Attitudes to Conflict, Holy War and the Bible

2 Just War Theory in Christianity

3 Peace and Jesus the Peacemaker

4 Christian Peacemaking, Forgiveness and Pax Christi

5 Christian Attitudes to Bullying

6 Sin and Crime: Prison Fellowship and Street Pastors

7 Christian Attitudes to Punishment and Its Aims

8 Christianity and Capital Punishment

Hindu Beliefs about Peace and Conflict 8 lessons

1 Hindu Attitudes to Conflict, Duty and Holy War

2 Just War and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Hindu Views

3 Hindu Peacemaking, Justice and Forgiveness

4 Pacifism, Satyagraha and Gandhi

5 Hindu Attitudes to Bullying

6 Crime and Its Causes: Hindu Responses

7 Danda, Prayaschitta and the Aims of Punishment

8 Hinduism and Capital Punishment

Jewish Beliefs about Peace and Conflict 8 lessons

1 Conflict, Isaiah's Vision of Peace and Just War in Judaism

2 Weapons of Mass Destruction and Purity of Arms: Jewish Views

3 Shalom: Peace, Pacifism and Passive Resistance in Judaism

4 Peacemaking, Forgiveness and Restorative Justice in Judaism

5 Jewish Attitudes to Bullying

6 Justice, Crime and Its Causes: Jewish Care and the Synagogue

7 Jewish Attitudes to Punishment and Its Aims

8 Judaism and Capital Punishment

Muslim Beliefs about Peace and Conflict 8 lessons

1 Muslim Attitudes to Conflict, Jihad and Holy War

2 Just War and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Muslim Views

3 Islam as a Religion of Peace: Pacifism and Passive Resistance

4 Muslim Peacemaking, Justice and Forgiveness

5 Muslim Attitudes to Bullying

6 Crime and Its Causes: Muslim Chaplains and Mosaic

7 Muslim Attitudes to Punishment and Its Aims

8 Islam and Capital Punishment

Peace and Conflict: Key Ideas 10 lessons

1 Why Conflicts and Wars Happen

2 Three Conflicts in the World Today

3 Just War Theory, Holy War and Passive Resistance

4 Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism

5 Peace, Pacifism, Forgiveness and Reconciliation

6 The United Nations: Keeping the Peace

7 Bullying and Cyberbullying

8 Sin and Crime: What Is the Difference?

9 Punishment: Aims and Types

10 Capital Punishment: Arguments For and Against

Sikh Beliefs about Peace and Conflict 8 lessons

1 Sikh Attitudes to Conflict: The Saint-Soldier and Zafarnama 22

2 Dharam Yudh: Just War and Weapons of Mass Destruction in Sikhism

3 Peace and Peacemaking in Sikhism

4 Forgiveness and Restorative Justice in Sikhism

5 Sikh Attitudes to Bullying

6 Justice, Crime and Its Causes: Sikh Action and SWAT

7 Sikh Attitudes to Punishment and Its Aims

8 Sikhism and Capital Punishment

Rights, Equality and Social Justice 37 lessons

Buddhist Beliefs about Rights, Equality and Social Justice 5 lessons

1 Buddhism and Human Rights

2 Equality, Women and Disability in Buddhism

3 Buddhism and Racial Harmony

4 Buddhism in a Multi-Faith Society

5 Metta, Karuna and Generosity: Buddhism on Rich and Poor

Christian Beliefs about Rights, Equality and Social Justice 5 lessons

1 Christianity and Human Rights

2 Equality and the Role of Women in Christianity

3 Christianity and Racial Harmony

4 Christians, Other Faiths and Other Denominations

5 Christian Love in Action: Rich and Poor

Hindu Beliefs about Rights, Equality and Social Justice 6 lessons

1 Hinduism and Human Rights

2 Varna, Caste and Gandhi's Salt March

3 Women and Disability in Hinduism

4 Hinduism and Racial Harmony

5 Hinduism in a Multi-Faith Society

6 Dana and Seva: Hinduism on Rich and Poor

Jewish Beliefs about Rights, Equality and Social Justice 5 lessons

1 Judaism and Human Rights

2 Equal Rights and Opportunities in Judaism

3 Judaism and Racial Harmony

4 Judaism, Other Faiths and the Noachide Laws

5 Tzedakah: Judaism on Rich and Poor

Muslim Beliefs about Rights, Equality and Social Justice 5 lessons

1 Islam and Human Rights

2 Equal Rights and Opportunities in Islam

3 The Ummah and Racial Harmony

4 Islam in a Multi-Faith Society and Da'wah

5 Zakah and Sadaqah: Islam on Rich and Poor

Rights, Equality and Social Justice: Key Ideas 6 lessons

1 Human Rights and When They Can Be Limited

2 Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women

3 Disability: Rights, Opportunities and Bias

4 The Multi-Ethnic Society, Racism and Racial Harmony

5 The Multi-Faith Society and Interfaith Relationships

6 Rich and Poor: Charity, Justice and Compassion

Sikh Beliefs about Rights, Equality and Social Justice 5 lessons

1 Sikhism and Human Rights

2 Equal Rights and Opportunities in Sikhism

3 Sikhism and Racial Harmony

4 Sikhism in a Multi-Faith Society

5 Vand Chakna: Sikhism on Rich and Poor

The Universe, Creation and the Place of Human Beings 51 lessons

Buddhist Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings 7 lessons

1 Buddhism: Impermanence, Compassion and Caring for the World

2 Anicca, Anatta and the Five Khandhas

3 The Three Poisons: Greed, Hatred and Ignorance in Buddhism

4 Kamma and Choice: Buddhist Views on Free Will

5 Ultimate Reality in Buddhism: Do Gods Matter?

6 Why People Follow the Buddha's Path, or Do Not

7 The Four Noble Truths: Dukkha and Tanha

Christian Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings 7 lessons

1 Creation, Stewardship and Imago Dei

2 Body, Spirit and Soul in Christianity

3 Sin and Human Wrongdoing: Christian Teaching

4 Free Will and Predestination in Christianity

5 The Trinity and the Nature of God

6 Christian Responses to Belief, Doubt and Unbelief

7 Evil, Suffering and Theodicy in Christianity

Hindu Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings 7 lessons

1 Brahman, Vishnu and Aum: The Hindu Universe

2 Body, Atman and the Three Gunas

3 Avidya and Maya: Why People Go Wrong in Hinduism

4 Karma and Freedom: Hindu Views on Free Will

5 Brahman: Nirguna and Saguna

6 Hindu Nurture, the Vedas and the Four Yogas

7 Karma and Suffering in Hinduism

Jewish Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings 7 lessons

1 Creation, Humanity and Tikkun Olam

2 The Unity of Body and Soul in Judaism

3 Yetzer Hatov and Yetzer Hara: Sin in Judaism

4 Free Will and Its Limits in Judaism

5 The Almighty and the Shema

6 Jewish Nurture, the Torah and Tradition

7 Evil, Suffering and the Jewish Community

Muslim Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings 7 lessons

1 Allah's Creation and Humans as Khalifah

2 Body, Nafs and Qalb: Human Nature in Islam

3 Sin, Unbelief and Shirk in Islam

4 Al-Qadr: Free Will and Predestination in Islam

5 Tawhid and Sura al-Fatihah: The Nature of Allah

6 Muslim Nurture, the Qur'an and the Sunnah

7 Life as a Test: Evil and Suffering in Islam

Sikh Beliefs about the Universe and Human Beings 7 lessons

1 Karta Purakh: God the Creator in Sikhism

2 Body, Man and Atman: Human Nature in Sikhism

3 Maya, Manmukh and Haumai

4 Hukam, Karma and Free Will in Sikhism

5 Ik Onkar and the Mool Mantar: The Sikh Understanding of God

6 Sikh Nurture, the Gurdwara and the Guru Granth Sahib

7 Evil and Suffering: Sikh Teachings

The Universe and Human Beings: Key Ideas 9 lessons

1 How Did the Universe Begin? Religious and Scientific Views

2 Caring for the Planet and Animal Rights

3 Do Humans Have a Soul? Human Nature and Physicalism

4 Why Do People Do Wrong? Selfishness, Greed and Sin

5 Free Will, Determinism and Predestination

6 Ultimate Reality: One God, Many Gods or None

7 Reasons to Believe: First Cause, Design and Experience

8 Agnosticism and Atheism: Reasons for Doubt and Unbelief

9 The Problem of Evil and Suffering

Christianity (Paper 2: 4RS1/2B) 18 lessons

Christianity: Celebration and Pilgrimage 5 lessons

1 Christmas, Advent and Epiphany

2 Lent and Holy Week

3 Easter Sunday and Why Festivals Matter

4 Christian Pilgrimage and Bethlehem

5 Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Lourdes

Christianity: Origins and Their Impact on the Community 7 lessons

1 Jesus: The Incarnate Son of God

2 The Ministry of Jesus: Baptism, Healing and Discipleship

3 The Trials, Death and Resurrection of Jesus

4 The Bible: Structure and Authority

5 Using the Bible: Worship, Guidance and Conscience

6 Ministers, Bishops and the Pope: Leadership in the Church

7 Martin Luther King Jr: Teaching and Contribution

Christianity: Worship and Practice 6 lessons

1 The Church Building and Its Features

2 Liturgical and Non-Liturgical Worship

3 Christian Prayer and the Lord's Prayer

4 The Eucharist

5 Baptism and Confirmation

6 Christian Marriage Ceremonies and Funerals

Hinduism (Paper 2: 4RS1/2C) 16 lessons

Hinduism: Celebration and Pilgrimage 4 lessons

1 Navaratri and Durga Puja

2 Diwali: The Return of Rama and Sita

3 Hindu Pilgrimage and the River Ganges

4 Pilgrimage to Varanasi and Vrindavan

Hinduism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community 7 lessons

1 Rama: Avatar of Vishnu and Model of Dharma

2 Krishna: Avatar, Teacher and Beloved Deity

3 Shankara and Ramanuja

4 Shruti and Smriti: The Vedas and the Upanishads

5 The Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana as Guides to Dharma

6 Brahmins, Gurus and Swamis

7 Swami Vivekananda: Teaching and Contribution

Hinduism: Worship and Practice 5 lessons

1 The Mandir and Other Places of Hindu Worship

2 Puja, Havan, Darshan and Arti

3 Meditation, Mantras, Bhajan, Kirtan and Japa

4 Samskaras: Birth Rituals and the Sacred Thread

5 Hindu Marriage Ceremonies and Death Rituals

Islam (Paper 2: 4RS1/2D) 17 lessons

Islam: Celebration and Pilgrimage 4 lessons

1 Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr

2 Eid-ul-Adha

3 Hajj and Umrah

4 Madinah and Jerusalem: Visiting Holy Places in Islam

Islam: Origins and Their Impact on the Community 8 lessons

1 Prophets in Islam and Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets

2 Muhammad's Early Life and the First Revelation

3 Madinah, the Spread of Islam and the Last Sermon

4 The Qur'an: The Revealed Word of Allah

5 The Hadith and the Sunnah

6 The Ulema, Ijma and Qiyas

7 Imams in Shi'a and Sunni Islam

8 Khadijah: The First to Believe

Islam: Worship and Practice 5 lessons

1 The Mosque: Design, Mihrab, Minbar and Ablution Area

2 Salah: Prayer at Home and in the Mosque

3 Jum'a Prayers and Praying Together or Alone

4 Birth Rituals and the Marriage Ceremony in Islam

5 Mourning and Funeral Rites in Islam

Judaism (Paper 2: 4RS1/2E) 17 lessons

Judaism: Celebration and Pilgrimage 5 lessons

1 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

2 Pesach: The Festival of Freedom

3 Chanukah and Jewish Attitudes to Festivals

4 Pilgrimage in Judaism: Jerusalem and the Western Wall

5 Yad Vashem and Masada

Judaism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community 7 lessons

1 Abraham and the Covenant

2 Moses, the Exodus and the Covenant at Sinai

3 Maimonides and the Thirteen Principles

4 The Tanakh: Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim

5 Mishnah, Talmud and Halakhah: The Oral Tradition

6 The Rabbi and the Beth Din

7 Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: Teaching and Contribution

Judaism: Worship and Practice 5 lessons

1 The Synagogue: Ark, Sefer Torah, Ner Tamid and Bimah

2 Jewish Prayer: Daily, at Home and in the Synagogue

3 Shabbat in the Home and the Synagogue

4 Brit Milah, Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah

5 Jewish Marriage Ceremonies and Mourning Rituals

Sikhism (Paper 2: 4RS1/2F) 18 lessons

Sikhism: Celebration and Pilgrimage 5 lessons

1 Baisakhi and the Birth of the Khalsa

2 Bandi Chhor Divas

3 Gurpurbs, Melas and Sikh Attitudes to Festivals

4 Pilgrimage in Sikhism and the Harmandir Sahib

5 Visiting Amritsar: Langar, the Akal Takht and Jallianwala Bagh

Sikhism: Origins and Their Impact on the Community 8 lessons

1 Guru Nanak: Founder of Sikhism

2 The Ten Gurus

3 Guru Gobind Singh, the Khalsa and the Five Ks

4 The Guru Granth Sahib: The Living Guru

5 The Guru Granth Sahib in Daily Life

6 The Rahit Maryada: The Sikh Code of Conduct

7 The Sangat and the Granthi: Leadership in the Gurdwara

8 Bhai Kanhaiya: Service to All

Sikhism: Worship and Practice 5 lessons

1 The Gurdwara: Door of the Guru

2 Worship in the Gurdwara: Nam Japna, Kirtan, Ardas and the Akhand Path

3 Nitnem and Prayer in the Sikh Home

4 The Naming Ceremony and Amrit Sanskar

5 Anand Karaj and Sikh Death Rituals

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