IGCSE Religious Studies

IGCSE Religious Studies

In a multi-faith society religious studies are of increasing importance if we are to understand the people and the world around us. In the IGCSE Religious Studies course you will develop a knowledge and understanding of one or more of the six major world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Religious studies is an interdisciplinary field with direct relevance to arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. 

The IGCSE Religious Studies will help you learn about the beliefs, values and traditions of the six main religions and understand key religious ideas which are not specific to any one religion. You will also learn about non-religious beliefs and values.

Open to students of any or no religious belief, the IGCSE Religious Studies course will help you to understand the influence of religious beliefs, values and traditions as well as non-religious beliefs.

Learning about religion and religious belief will enable you to identify, investigate and respond to fundamental questions of life raised by religion and human experience, including questions about the meaning and purpose of life.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our IGCSE Religious Studies course. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. 

Where will I go from here?

A qualification in Religious Studies can be a useful stepping stone in a number of careers. Religious Studies is an interdisciplinary field which has direct relevance to the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences.

The IGCSE Religious Studies provides a solid basis for progression to Edexcel's GCE AS and Advanced GCE in Religious Studies, and other equivalent qualifications, in particular, for study of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics options in Edexcel AS/A2.

What will I gain?

This course will prepare you to sit the Edexcel IGCSE Religious Studies exam

Assessment

ICS Assessment

  • 3 x tutor marked test papers

External Assessment

  • Exams take place every June
  • The final IGCSE exam consists of one 2-hour and 30-minute examination paper set and marked by Edexcel.
  • The paper will be a question and answer booklet and students have to answer:
  • One question from each of the four sections in Part 1 (20 marks per question)
  • Two questions from a choice of 18 questions in Part 2 (25 marks per question)
  • Students should spend approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on Part 1.
  • Students should spend approximately 1 hour on Part 2.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way. You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning, and have access to tutors both online and over the phone.

You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students.

Study Period

12 months

Support period

12 months

Course code

G68

Course cost

£379.00

Additional fees

Please note that you are responsible for making your own exam arrangements. You will have to pay an examination fee as well as a centre fee which will vary depending on exam centre.

Find out more information about arranging your examinations.

See your course content

The Religious Studies IGCSE course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel IGCSE in Religious Studies (4RS0) Specification for examinations in June 2012 and later years.

You will explore religious, philosophical and ethical issues in the context of a study of religious teachings and religious and non-religious beliefs and values. You will also learn aspects of a religious community.

Beliefs and values

  • In the context of at least one of the six major religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism), of key religious ideas not specific to any one religion, and to non-religious beliefs, you will learn about the universe and the place of humans within it, of human nature and of death and life after death. You will also learn about ultimate reality and the meaning of life, about belief and about the problem of evil and suffering. The course will also address relationships, families and children, and rights, equality and responsibilities.

The religious community

  • In the context of one or more of the six major religions, you will learn about religious texts and sources of authority, founders and leaders, rules for living, worship and celebration, and places of worship and pilgrimage.

 

 

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Standard Course Fee: £379

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

 

Please note that you are responsible for making your own exam arrangements. You will have to pay an examination fee as well as a centre fee which will vary depending on exam centre.

Find out more information about arranging your examinations.