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CIE IGCSE Religious Studies Syllabus
The complete CIE IGCSE Religious Studies specification mapped to 269 topics. Click any topic for free revision notes and practice questions.
Beliefs and Teachings
Christianity
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Hinduism
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Islam
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Judaism
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Buddhist ethical principles
the Five Precepts and their application
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Buddhist festivals
Wesak and Vassa
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Buddhist meditation
types and significance
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Buddhist sacred texts
the Tipitaka and other scriptures
Buddhist scriptures
the Tipitaka and other texts, their authority and use
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Buddhist worship
shrines, puja and devotional practices
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Capital punishment and criminal justice
religious and ethical perspectives
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Christian attitudes to the family
marriage, divorce and the upbringing of children
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Christian beliefs about the nature of God
Trinity, omnipotence, omniscience, omnibenevolence
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Christian denominations
Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox
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Christian festivals
Christmas and Easter
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Christian worship
prayer, liturgical and non-liturgical
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prayer, sacraments and styles of worship
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Environmental ethics
religious teachings on stewardship, creation and care for the planet
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Equality and human rights
gender, race, religion and discrimination
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Hindu deities
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and the Divine Feminine
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Hindu festivals
Diwali, Holi and Navaratri
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Hindu rites of passage (samskaras)
birth, initiation, marriage and death
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Hindu sacred texts
the Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita
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the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana
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the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and their authority
Hindu worship (puja)
home and mandir
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home and temple worship, festivals and pilgrimage
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Islamic festivals
Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Adha
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Islamic law (Shari'ah)
its sources, principles and application
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Islamic moral and ethical principles
justice, compassion and community
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Jewish beliefs about God
monotheism, the covenant and the attributes of God
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the Shema, monotheism and attributes of God
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Jewish festivals
Pesach, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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Pesach, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot
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Pesach, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Hanukkah
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Jewish law
the mitzvot, Halakhah and the Talmud
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Jewish rites of passage
birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, marriage and death
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Jewish worship
prayer and the synagogue
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the synagogue, prayer and the Shabbat
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the synagogue, Shabbat and daily prayer
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Kashrut
dietary laws and their significance
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Life after death
religious and non-religious views on the soul, resurrection and reincarnation
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Medical ethics
sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia and genetic engineering
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Nibbana
its nature and how it is attained
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Orthodox and Reform Judaism
beliefs and practices
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Other holy books in Islam
the Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and their status
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Other Jewish scriptures
the Nevi'im, Ketuvim and the Talmud
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Religion and community cohesion
interfaith dialogue, multi-faith societies and religious tolerance
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Religion and human experience
the existence of God — arguments and responses
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Religion and science
origins of the universe and of human life, including evolution
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Religion and the media
how religion is portrayed and its influence on belief
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Religious experience
visions, miracles, conversion and near-death experiences
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Rites of passage in Judaism
birth, bar/bat mitzvah, marriage and death
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Sikh beliefs about God
Waheguru, Ik Onkar and the nature of the divine
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Sikh festivals
Baisakhi, Diwali and gurpurbs
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Gurpurbs and Baisakhi
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Sikh rites of passage
Amrit ceremony, marriage (Anand Karaj) and death
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birth, Amrit ceremony, marriage (Anand Karaj) and death
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Sikh worship
Nitnem, Ardas, Langar and congregational practices
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the gurdwara, prayer and the langar
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Sikh worship in the Gurdwara
Diwan, Langar and community life
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Sunni and Shi'a Islam
beliefs and practices
The Bible
authority, types and use
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its authority, interpretation and use in Christian life
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The Church
its nature, role and organisation
role, features and importance
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The Five Pillars of Islam
Hajj
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Salah
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Sawm
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Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakah and Hajj
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Shahadah
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Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj
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Zakah
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The Gurdwara
its role, features and importance in Sikh community life
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The Guru Granth Sahib
authority, content and use
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its compilation, authority and use
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its compilation, authority and use in Sikh life
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The Hadith and Sunnah
authority and use
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The history and importance of key figures
Abraham, Moses and David
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The Khalsa
its founding, symbols (Five Ks) and significance
The Mahabharata and Ramayana
content and significance
The mandir
its features, role and importance
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The mosque
its features, role and importance
role and significance
The nature of belief
faith, reason, revelation and religious language
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The principal deities
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and their avatars
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The problem of evil and suffering
theodicies and responses
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The Qur'an
its compilation, authority and use in Muslim life
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The role of the family in Islam
marriage, divorce and the upbringing of children
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The sacraments
Baptism and Eucharist
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The Shabbat
observance and significance
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The Ten Gurus
lives and significance
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The Tenakh and Talmud
authority and significance
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The Three Jewels
the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha
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The Three Marks of Existence
Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta
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The Tiratana
Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha
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The Torah
authority, content and use
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its content, authority and use in Jewish life
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its nature, authority and interpretation (written and oral Torah)
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The Trinity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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Theme
Good and Evil
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Human Rights
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Prejudice and Equality
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Religion and Conflict
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Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism
beliefs and practices
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key differences in belief and practice
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War and peace
just war theory, pacifism and religious responses to conflict
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Wealth, poverty and economic justice
religious teachings on global inequality
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All topics
Buddhism and social issues (including justice, poverty and the environment)
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Buddhist beliefs about kamma, rebirth and nibbana
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Buddhist beliefs about Nirvana, rebirth and karma
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Buddhist beliefs about the nature of the mind, kamma and rebirth
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Buddhist moral and ethical teachings (including the Five Precepts)
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Buddhist pilgrimage and its significance
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Buddhist teachings on family life and lay practice
Buddhist teachings on human rights and social justice
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Buddhist teachings on justice, compassion (karuna) and human rights
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Buddhist teachings on the environment and stewardship
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Buddhist teachings on war, peace and non-violence (Ahimsa)
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Buddhist teachings on wealth, poverty and generosity (Dana)
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Buddhist teachings on wealth, poverty and social responsibility
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Buddhist worship, meditation and devotional practices
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Buddhist worship, meditation and festivals
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Christian beliefs about creation and humanity
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Christian beliefs about creation and the Fall
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Christian beliefs about creation and the nature of humanity
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Christian beliefs about God, humanity and the world
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Christian beliefs about life after death
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Christian beliefs about salvation, atonement and redemption
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Christian beliefs about salvation, sin and atonement
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Christian beliefs about salvation, sin and forgiveness
Christian beliefs and practices relating to death, resurrection and the afterlife
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Christian denominations — Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant
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Christian discipleship, mission and evangelism
Christian ethics and moral teaching
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Christian festivals — Christmas, Easter, Pentecost
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Christian moral and ethical teachings
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Christian pilgrimage and its significance
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Christian teachings on family life and roles
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Christian teachings on human rights and social justice
Christian teachings on justice, equality and human rights
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Christian teachings on the environment and stewardship
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Christian teachings on war, peace and reconciliation
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Christian teachings on wealth, poverty and charity
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Christian teachings on wealth, poverty and stewardship
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Christian views on family, marriage and community
Christian worship — public and private prayer
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Christian worship, prayer and the sacraments
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Christianity and social issues (including justice, poverty and the environment)
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Core beliefs and key concepts in Buddhism (The Three Marks of Existence, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path)
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Core beliefs and key concepts in Hinduism (Brahman, Atman, Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha)
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Core beliefs and key concepts in Sikhism (Ik Onkar, Waheguru, Hukam, Seva, Simran)
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Differences between Orthodox, Reform and Liberal Judaism
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Hindu beliefs about Brahman, Atman and the nature of God
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Hindu beliefs about Brahman, Atman and the nature of the divine
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Hindu beliefs about karma, samsara and moksha
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Hindu moral and ethical teachings
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Hindu pilgrimage and its significance
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Hindu rites of passage (Samskaras)
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Hindu teachings on family life, Ashrama and roles
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Hindu teachings on human rights and social justice
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Hindu teachings on justice, ahimsa and human rights
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Hindu teachings on the environment and stewardship
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Hindu teachings on war, peace and non-violence (Ahimsa)
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Hindu teachings on wealth, poverty and charity (Dana)
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Hindu teachings on wealth, poverty and social responsibility
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Hindu worship (puja), pilgrimage and festivals
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Hinduism and social issues (including justice, poverty and the environment)
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Islam and social issues (including justice, poverty and the environment)
Islamic attitudes to wealth, poverty and stewardship
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Islamic beliefs about God (Tawhid), prophethood and the afterlife
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Islamic moral and ethical teachings
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Islamic teachings on family life and roles
Islamic teachings on human rights and social justice
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Islamic teachings on justice, equality and human rights
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Islamic teachings on the environment and stewardship
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Islamic teachings on war, peace and reconciliation
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Islamic teachings on wealth, poverty and charity
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Islamic worship and prayer (Salah and du'a)
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Islamic worship and prayer in practice
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Jewish beliefs about the Messiah and life after death
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Jewish beliefs about the Messiah, the afterlife and eschatology
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Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut) and their significance
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Jewish moral and ethical teachings
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Jewish rites of passage and family life
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Jewish teachings on family life and roles
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Jewish teachings on human rights and social justice (Tikkun Olam)
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Jewish teachings on justice (Tzedakah), charity and social responsibility
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Jewish teachings on the environment and stewardship
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Jewish teachings on war, peace and reconciliation
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Jewish teachings on wealth, poverty and charity (Tzedakah)
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Judaism and social issues (including justice, poverty and the environment)
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Muslim beliefs about angels and prophethood
Muslim beliefs about life after death (Akhirah)
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Muslim beliefs about predestination (Al-Qadr)
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Muslim beliefs and practices relating to death, resurrection and the afterlife
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Old Testament foundations — covenant, law and prophecy
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Pilgrimage in Christianity
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Religious Community and Tradition
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Sikh beliefs about God (Waheguru), creation and humanity
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Sikh beliefs about karma, samsara and mukti
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Sikh beliefs about life after death, karma and mukti
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Sikh moral and ethical teachings (including seva and sewa)
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Sikh prayer and the Nitnem (daily prayers)
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Sikh rites of passage and family life
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Sikh teachings on equality, social justice and the Seva (selfless service)
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Sikh teachings on family life and roles
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Sikh teachings on human rights, equality and social justice
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Sikh teachings on the environment and stewardship
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Sikh teachings on war, peace and the concept of Dharam Yudh
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Sikh teachings on wealth, poverty and charity (Dasvandh and Seva)
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Sikh teachings on wealth, poverty and stewardship
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Sikhism and social issues (including justice, poverty and the environment)
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The Ascension and Pentecost
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The authority and importance of the Qur'an
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The baptism, temptation and ministry of Jesus
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The Bible — structure, inspiration, authority and use
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The birth and infancy narratives of Jesus
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The caste system (Varna) and its religious significance
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The concepts of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (the four aims of life)
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The concepts of dharma, karma, samsara and moksha
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The concepts of mukti, karma, samsara and hukam in Sikhism
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The covenant and chosen people
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The covenant with Abraham and the covenant at Sinai
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The crucifixion of Jesus and its significance
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The death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus
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The early Church and the Acts of the Apostles
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The early Church and the work of the Apostles
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The family and rites of passage in Islam
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The five Ks (Panj Kakars) and the Khalsa
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The Five Ks (Panj Kakars) and their significance
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The Five Precepts and their application
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The founding and history of the Khalsa
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The four ashramas and the four aims of life (purusharthas)
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The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
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The four paths to moksha (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma and Raja yoga)
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The Last Supper and the events of Holy Week
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The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad
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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 Jesus Christ
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The life and teachings of the Buddha
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The life and teachings of the Buddha (Siddhattha Gotama)
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The life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
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The life of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)
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The miracles of Jesus
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The nature and attributes of Allah
The nature and attributes of God in Christianity
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The nature of God and key beliefs in Judaism
The nature of God in Christianity — Trinity, omnipotence, omniscience
The nature of God in Islam
The origins and history of Hinduism
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The origins and history of Judaism
The parables of Jesus
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The Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus
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The resurrection and post-resurrection appearances
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The role and importance of the mosque in Muslim life
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The role and life of monks and nuns (the Sangha)
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The role and structure of the Church today
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The role of the Church in the local and global community
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The role of the monastery and monastic life
The role of the monastery and the monastic community (Sangha)
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The sacraments — baptism and Holy Communion
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The Sermon on the Mount
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The Six Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam
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The teaching of Jesus — the Sermon on the Mount
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The Three Jewels (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha)
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The Three Marks of Existence (Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta)
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The Trimurti and the nature of Brahman
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