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Religious Studies syllabus, dot point by dot point
Every dot point in the England Religious Studiessyllabus, with a focused answer for each one. Click any dot point for a worked explainer, past exam questions, and links to related dot points. Written by Claude Opus 4.8, Anthropic's latest AI.
Study of Christianity: Beliefs and teachings
Module overview →- What do Christians believe about creation and the incarnation?Christian beliefs about creation (Genesis, creation ex nihilo, the role of the Word and Spirit, literal and non-literal readings) and the incarnation of Jesus as fully God and fully human.16 min answer →
- What do Christians believe about sin, salvation and life after death?Christian beliefs about sin and the Fall, salvation through grace, faith and works, atonement through the death of Jesus, and the afterlife of judgement, heaven, hell and purgatory.16 min answer →
- What do Christians believe about the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus?Christian beliefs about the death of Jesus on the cross, the resurrection on the third day, the ascension, and their meaning for salvation and eternal life.16 min answer →
- What do Christians believe about the nature of God and the Trinity?The nature of God as omnipotent, loving and just, the problem this raises, and the doctrine of the Trinity as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.16 min answer →
- How do Christians respond to the problem of evil and suffering?The problem of evil and suffering for belief in an omnipotent and loving God, the distinction between moral and natural evil, and Christian responses including free will, the example of Jesus and practical responses.16 min answer →
Study of Christianity: Practices
Module overview →- What do Christians believe about baptism and the Eucharist?The meaning and practice of baptism (infant and believers') and the Eucharist (Holy Communion), and divergent Christian understandings of them.15 min answer →
- Why do Christians go on pilgrimage and celebrate festivals?The role and importance of pilgrimage (including Lourdes and Iona) and the major Christian celebrations of Christmas and Easter.14 min answer →
- What is the role of the local church in the community?The role of the local church in Christian life and the local community, including food banks, street pastors, pastoral care and the rites of passage.14 min answer →
- How does the worldwide church carry out mission and serve the world?The role of the worldwide church, Christian mission and evangelism, ecumenism, reconciliation, and the work of overseas aid charities such as Christian Aid and CAFOD.14 min answer →
- How and why do Christians worship, pray and use the sacraments?Christian forms of worship (liturgical, non-liturgical and private), the types and importance of prayer, and the nature and number of the sacraments.15 min answer →
Exam skills
Module overview →- How do I answer the 15-mark (d) evaluation question in Eduqas RS?How to plan and write the Eduqas 15-mark (d) evaluation question, with both-sides argument, sources and a justified conclusion, and how the SPaG marks are earned.14 min answer →
- How do I use sources of wisdom and authority in Eduqas RS answers?What counts as a source of wisdom and authority, how to build a bank of references for Christianity and Islam, and how to use them in the c and d questions for the top band.14 min answer →
- How do I answer the a, b and c (AO1) questions in Eduqas RS?How to answer the Eduqas a (2-mark), b (5-mark) and c (8-mark) AO1 questions, matching the answer to the command word and the marks, and using sources of wisdom and authority in the c question.14 min answer →
Study of Islam: Beliefs and teachings
Module overview →- What do Muslims believe about Akhirah, the afterlife?Akhirah (life after death): this life as a test, the Day of Judgement (Yawm ad-Din), the resurrection, Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam), and the impact of these beliefs.15 min answer →
- What do Muslims believe about angels and predestination?The Muslim beliefs in angels (Malaikah) and their roles, and in predestination (Al-Qadr) and how it relates to human free will.15 min answer →
- What do Muslims believe about prophethood and the holy books?Risalah (prophethood), the role of key prophets (Adam, Ibrahim, Muhammad), the holy books (Kutub), and the supreme authority of the Qur'an alongside the Sunnah and Hadith.15 min answer →
- What do Muslims believe about Tawhid and the nature of Allah?The belief in Tawhid (the oneness of God), the nature and characteristics of Allah, the sin of shirk, and why Tawhid is central to Islam.15 min answer →
- What are the six beliefs of Sunni Islam and the five roots of Shia Islam?The six beliefs of Sunni Islam (Akidah) and the five roots of Usul ad-Din of Shia Islam, and the differences between the two traditions.15 min answer →
Study of Islam: Practices
Module overview →- What is Hajj, and why do Muslims make the pilgrimage to Makkah?Hajj (the pilgrimage to Makkah), its origins in the life of Ibrahim, its main rituals (ihram, tawaf, standing at Arafat, stoning the pillars) and its importance.15 min answer →
- What do Muslims mean by jihad, and how do they celebrate their festivals?The meaning of jihad (greater and lesser), and the celebration and significance of the festivals Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Adha and Ashura.15 min answer →
- What do Muslims believe about fasting and almsgiving?Sawm (fasting in Ramadan) and Zakah (almsgiving), including khums and Sadaqah, what Muslims do and why these pillars matter.15 min answer →
- What are the Shahadah and Salah, and how do Muslims pray?The Shahadah (the declaration of faith) and Salah (prayer five times a day), how Salah is performed (wudu and rak'ah), and prayer in the mosque, including Jummah.15 min answer →
- What are the Five Pillars of Sunni Islam and the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shia Islam?The Five Pillars of Sunni Islam and the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shia Islam, their meaning and importance, and the differences between the two traditions.15 min answer →
Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World
Module overview →- What do religions teach about human sexuality and contraception?Religious and non-religious teachings on sexual relationships (sex before and outside marriage), same-sex relationships, and the use of contraception and family planning.15 min answer →
- What do religions teach about crime, punishment, forgiveness and suffering?Religious and non-religious teachings on crime and punishment, the aims of punishment, the treatment of criminals, forgiveness, and the problem of suffering and evil.16 min answer →
- What do religions teach about human rights, prejudice and the use of wealth?Religious and non-religious teachings on human rights and responsibilities, prejudice and discrimination, social justice, and the responsible use of wealth and helping the poor.16 min answer →
- What do religions teach about the value of life, abortion, euthanasia and the environment?The origins and value of life, the sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia, and care for the environment, from religious and non-religious perspectives.16 min answer →
- What do religions teach about marriage, the family and gender?Religious and non-religious teachings on the nature and purpose of marriage, divorce and remarriage, the family, and gender equality and roles.15 min answer →
- How do religious and non-religious people approach ethical questions?Non-religious worldviews (Humanism and atheism), how religious and non-religious people make moral decisions, and where they agree and differ on ethical issues.15 min answer →