Excel in iGCSE Religious Studies with Targeted Practice
Revise iGCSE Religious Studies with practice on world religions, philosophy, ethics, and textual analysis.
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About iGCSE Religious Studies
iGCSE Religious Studies develops students' understanding of religious beliefs, practices, values and traditions, and their impact on individuals, communities and societies around the world. The Cambridge International syllabus covers major world religions and explores themes such as the nature of God, ethical dilemmas, relationships, human rights and the meaning of life.
Assessment is through written examination papers requiring both knowledge-based and evaluative responses. Students demonstrate understanding of religious teachings, analyse how beliefs influence behaviour, and evaluate different viewpoints on ethical and philosophical questions. There is no coursework component.
The iGCSE in Religious Studies develops critical thinking, empathy and the ability to construct and evaluate arguments about complex moral and philosophical issues. It is valued by universities as evidence of intellectual maturity and is excellent preparation for A-Level Religious Studies, Philosophy or Ethics.
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Study Tips for Religious Studies
- ✓ Learn specific religious teachings, texts and quotations for each topic. iGCSE Religious Studies examiners reward answers that reference specific scriptures, doctrines or religious authorities.
- ✓ Practice answering evaluation questions by presenting multiple viewpoints (including religious and secular perspectives) and reaching a reasoned personal conclusion.
- ✓ Create comparison tables when studying similar themes across different religions. Understanding both similarities and differences is frequently tested.
- ✓ Study the application of religious principles to modern ethical issues (medical ethics, environmental responsibility, social justice) as these are common exam topics.
Exam Tips for iGCSE Religious Studies
- ✓ In evaluation questions, always include at least two different perspectives and make your own reasoned judgement. One-sided answers cannot access the highest marks.
- ✓ Use specific religious vocabulary and terminology. Referring to concepts by their proper names (e.g. ahimsa, agape, ummah, karma) demonstrates depth of understanding.
- ✓ Structure your answers clearly and directly address the question. Avoid writing everything you know about a topic when only a specific aspect is being asked about.
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