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CIE IGCSE Religious Education Syllabus
The complete CIE IGCSE Religious Education specification mapped to 222 topics. Click any topic for free revision notes and practice questions.
Buddhism and social issues
poverty, justice and equality
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Buddhist beliefs
karma, rebirth and samsara
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Nirvana and its meaning
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the Four Noble Truths
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the Noble Eightfold Path
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the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha)
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the Three Marks of Existence (Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta)
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Theravada and Mahayana distinctions including the Bodhisattva ideal
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Buddhist ethics
ahimsa (non-violence) and its implications
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environmental responsibility and stewardship
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medical ethics including abortion and euthanasia
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social justice, poverty and wealth
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the Five Precepts and moral conduct
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war, peace and conflict
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Buddhist moral and ethical teaching
the Five Precepts
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Buddhist practices
festivals – Wesak and other Buddhist festivals
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meditation – types, methods and purposes
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pilgrimage and its significance
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the role of the Sangha and monastic life
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worship, puja and the use of shrines and temples
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Buddhist scriptures
Tipitaka and other texts
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Christian beliefs
creation and the role of God as creator
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eschatology – death, judgement, heaven and hell
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salvation, atonement and redemption
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sin, the Fall and human nature
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the Holy Spirit and his work
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the nature and attributes of God
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the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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Christian ethics
environmental responsibility and stewardship
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equality, prejudice and discrimination
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medical ethics including abortion and euthanasia
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social justice, poverty and wealth
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the sanctity of human life
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war, peace and pacifism
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Christian practices
festivals – Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and their significance
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pilgrimage and its significance
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prayer – types, purposes and examples
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the Church – its nature, role and mission
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the Eucharist / Holy Communion – meaning and practice
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the role and importance of the Bible
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the sacraments – baptism and its forms and significance
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worship – liturgical, non-liturgical and informal worship
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Christian worship
prayer, sacraments and liturgy
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Christianity and social issues
poverty, justice and equality
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Hadith and Sunnah
their nature and authority
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Hindu beliefs
dharma and its role in Hindu life
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karma, samsara and reincarnation
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moksha – liberation and its paths (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma Yoga)
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the Atman and its relationship to Brahman
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the authority of the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita
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the nature of Brahman and the concept of God in Hinduism
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the Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
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Hindu ethics
ahimsa (non-violence) and its implications
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environmental responsibility and stewardship
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equality, prejudice and discrimination
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medical ethics including abortion and euthanasia
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social justice, the caste system and equality
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war, peace and the just war tradition
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Hindu moral and ethical teaching
ahimsa and non-violence
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Hindu practices
festivals – Diwali, Holi, Navaratri and their significance
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pilgrimage – sacred sites and their significance
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rites of passage (Samskaras) – birth, sacred thread, marriage and death
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the four ashrama stages of life
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the mandir – its features, functions and importance
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worship (puja) – domestic and temple worship
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Hindu sacred texts
Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
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Hindu worship
puja, temples and festivals
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Hinduism and social issues
poverty, justice and equality
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Islam and social issues
poverty, justice and equality
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Islamic beliefs
angels (Mala'ikah) and their roles
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holy books (Kutub) – the Qur'an and earlier scriptures
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predestination (Al-Qadr) and free will
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prophethood (Risalah) and the role of prophets
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Sunni and Shi'a distinctions in belief and practice
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the Day of Judgement, resurrection and the afterlife (Akhirah)
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the nature and attributes of Allah (Tawhid)
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the six articles of faith (Iman) – Allah, angels, scriptures, prophets, Day of Judgement, predestination
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Islamic ethics
environmental responsibility and stewardship (Khalifah)
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equality, the roles of men and women, prejudice and discrimination
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medical ethics including abortion and euthanasia
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social justice, poverty, wealth and Zakah
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the sanctity of human life
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war, Jihad and peace
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Islamic practices
festivals – Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Adha and their significance
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Shari'ah law and its application
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the Five Pillars – Hajj (pilgrimage) and its rituals and significance
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the Five Pillars – Salah (prayer) and its performance
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the Five Pillars – Sawm (fasting during Ramadan)
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the Five Pillars – Shahada (declaration of faith)
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the Five Pillars – Zakah (almsgiving) and its significance
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the mosque – its features, functions and importance
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the Qur'an – its authority, compilation and use
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Islamic worship and practice
mosque, prayer and festivals
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Jewish beliefs
Messianic belief and the afterlife
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Orthodox, Reform and other Jewish movements – differences in belief and practice
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the covenant and its obligations
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the nature and attributes of God
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the Thirteen Principles of Faith (Maimonides)
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the Torah – its authority and interpretation
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Jewish beliefs about God
the Shema and monotheism
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Jewish ethics
environmental responsibility and stewardship
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equality, prejudice and discrimination
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medical ethics including abortion and euthanasia
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social justice, Tzedakah and care for others
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the sanctity of human life (Pikuach Nefesh)
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war, peace and justice
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Jewish festivals
Pesach, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah
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Jewish practices
dietary laws (Kashrut) and their significance
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festivals – Pesach (Passover) and its rituals and significance
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festivals – Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and their significance
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festivals – Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim and their significance
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prayer – daily prayer, the Siddur and its use
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rites of passage – birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, marriage and death
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Shabbat – its laws, observance and significance
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worship – synagogue, its features and services
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Jewish worship
synagogue, prayer and the Shabbat
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Judaism and social issues
poverty, justice and equality
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Orthodox and Reform Judaism
beliefs and practices
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Sikh beliefs
karma, reincarnation and mukti
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karma, reincarnation and mukti (liberation)
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the five stages of spiritual development (Khand)
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the Guru Granth Sahib – its authority, compilation and status
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the Mool Mantar and its theological significance
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the nature and attributes of Waheguru (God)
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the Ten Gurus and their contributions
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Sikh ethics
environmental responsibility and stewardship
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equality, prejudice and discrimination – caste, gender and race
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medical ethics including abortion and euthanasia
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social justice, equality and care for others
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the sanctity of human life and seva (selfless service)
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war, peace and the concept of the just war
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Sikh moral and ethical teaching
seva and sewa
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Sikh practices
festivals – Baisakhi, Diwali and Gurpurbs and their significance
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rites of passage – Nam Karan, Amrit, marriage (Anand Karaj) and death
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the Amrit ceremony and the Khalsa
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the Five Ks (Panj Kakars) and their significance
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the Langar and its significance
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worship in the Gurdwara – its features, functions and services
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Sikh worship
the Gurdwara, prayer and langar
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Sikhism and social issues
poverty, justice and equality
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Sunni and Shi'a Islam
beliefs and practices
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The Bible
its nature, authority and use
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The Church
its nature, role and ministry
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The Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj
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The Guru Granth Sahib
its nature, authority and use
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The history and origins of Judaism
Moses, the Exodus and the covenant at Sinai
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the development of the Jewish people and the land of Israel
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the giving of the Torah and the Ten Commandments
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the patriarchs – Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
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The life and teachings of Guru Nanak
early life and religious upbringing
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missionary journeys (Udasis) and key teachings
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spiritual experiences and call to mission
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the establishment of the Sikh community and his legacy
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The life and teachings of Jesus
baptism, temptation and the beginning of ministry
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birth and early life narratives
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conflict with authorities and entry into Jerusalem
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miracles and their significance
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parables and their meanings
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resurrection and ascension narratives and beliefs
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teachings on the Kingdom of God
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the Last Supper and its significance
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the Sermon on the Mount and ethical teachings
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the trial, crucifixion and death of Jesus
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The life and teachings of key figures in Hinduism
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and the major deities
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The life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
early life and the Four Sights
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enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree
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the death and Parinirvana of the Buddha
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the First Sermon and the founding of the Sangha
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the Great Renunciation and the search for enlightenment
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The life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
early life and call to prophethood
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military campaigns and the spread of Islam
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the character, role and significance of Muhammad as a prophet
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the Hijra and establishment of the Muslim community
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the Night of Power and revelation of the Qur'an
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The nature of God in Sikhism
Waheguru and the Mool Mantar
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The Qur'an
its nature, authority and use
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The Three Jewels
Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
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The Three Marks of Existence
Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta
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The Torah
its nature, authority and use
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The Trimurti
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
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The Trinity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism
beliefs and practices
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Beliefs and Scriptures
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Buddhism and the natural world
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Buddhist worship, meditation and festivals
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Christian beliefs about life after death
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Christian moral and ethical teaching
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Christianity and the natural world
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Festivals and Fasts
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Hinduism and the natural world
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Islam and the natural world
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Islamic beliefs about life after death (Akhirah)
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Islamic moral and ethical teaching
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Jewish beliefs about life after death and the Messiah
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Jewish moral and ethical teaching
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Jewish rites of passage and lifecycle practices
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Judaism and the natural world
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Karma, dharma, samsara and moksha
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Karma, rebirth and Nirvana
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Religion and Social Action
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Rites of Passage and Family Life
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Sacred Places
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Sikh festivals and rites of passage
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Sikhism and the natural world
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Sin, salvation and atonement
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The caste system and varna
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The Covenant and the chosen people
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The early Church and the Acts of the Apostles
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The four aims of life (Purusharthas) and the four stages of life (Ashramas)
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The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
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The history and origins of Judaism
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The Khalsa and the Five Ks (Panj Kakars)
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The life and teachings of Guru Nanak and the ten Gurus
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The life and teachings of Jesus
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The life and teachings of the Buddha
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The life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
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The nature and attributes of Allah
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The nature and attributes of God in Christianity
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The nature of Brahman and Hindu concepts of God
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The origins and history of Hinduism
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The Six Articles of Faith (Iman)
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Worship
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