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IGCSE : Religious Studies (0490)

This wide-ranging syllabus aims to promote an enquiring, critical and sympathetic approach to the study of religion. Learners will reflect on religious responses to moral issues, identify and explore questions about the meaning of life, and recognise the contribution of religion to patterns of belief and behaviour. They study Christianity, Islam and Judaism, providing an introduction to the challenging and varied nature of religion.

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