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For further information, please visit our qualification website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nThis specification is Issue 5. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson website: [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nOriginal origami artwork: Mark Bolitho  \nOrigami photography: Pearson Education Ltd/Naki Kouyioumtzis  \nISBN 978 1 446 94623 7  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of A Level Religious Studies Specification Issue 5 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Paper 2 – Anthology Extract 4 has been replaced for first assessment 2028 | 23 |\n| Paper 4D, 5.1a – reference to Tariq Ramadan has been replaced by Muhammad Sa’id Ramadan al Buti | 56 |\n| Paper 4D – Anthology Extract 2 has been replaced for first assessment 2028 | 58 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 2  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel A Level Religious Studies? 2  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3  \nQualification at a glance 4  \n2 Subject content and assessment information 8  \nPaper 1: Philosophy of Religion 9  \nPaper 2: Religion and Ethics 17  \nPaper 3: New Testament Studies 24  \nPaper 4: Study of Religion 32  \nAssessment Objectives 71  \n3 Administration and general information 72  \nEntries 72  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and  \nmalpractice 72  \nStudent recruitment and progression 75  \nAppendix 1: Command word definitions 79  \nAppendix 2: The context for the development of this qualification 80  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 82  \nAppendix 4: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 83  \nAppendix 5: Codes 85  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel A Level Religious Studies?  \nWe have listened to feedback from all parts of the religious studies community, including higher education . We have used this opportunity of curriculum change to redesign qualifications to reflect the demands of a truly modern and evolving religious studies environment. This new qualification will allow students to apply a wide range of concepts enabling them to confidently interpret, contextualise and analyse the expressions of religions and world views the","cbCaioS973xGubkb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioS973xGubkb","pdf",1759165,91,"English","# Introduction\n# Summary of A Level Religious Studies Specification Issue 5 changes\n# Subject content and assessment information\n## Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion\n## Paper 2: Religion and Ethics\n## Paper 3: New Testament Studies\n## Paper 4: Study of Religion\n## Assessment Objectives\n# Administration and general information\n## Entries\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Student recruitment and progression\n# Appendix 1: Command word definitions\n# Appendix 2: The context for the development of this qualification\n# Appendix 3: Transferable skills\n# Appendix 4: Level 3 Extended Project qualification\n# Appendix 5: Codes","[{\"question\":\"What is the certification and issue timeline for this specification?\",\"answer\":\"The specification states first teaching from September 2016 and first certification from 2018, and it identifies the document as Issue 5.\"},{\"question\":\"What key changes does Issue 5 make to the assessment materials?\",\"answer\":\"The summary lists replacements affecting Paper 2 (Anthology Extract 4), Paper 4D/5.1a (a reference replacement), and Paper 4D (Anthology Extract 2), with the first assessment 2028 noted for the anthology extract updates.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the A Level Religious Studies qualification structured and assessed?\",\"answer\":\"Centres select three components from Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics, New Testament Studies, and a study of a chosen religion. 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