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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nOriginal image [by AJtrace /](by AJtrace / www.shutterstock.com)[ ](by AJtrace / www.shutterstock.com)[www.shutterstock.com](by AJtrace / www.shutterstock.com)  \n[Publication code: GQ000035](Publication code: GQ000035)  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 1  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Religious Studies? 1  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 2  \nQualification at a glance 3  \n2 Subject content and assessment information 5  \nQualification aims and objectives 5  \nPaper 1: Catholic Beliefs, Teachings and Practices 6  \nPaper 2: Catholic Wisdom and Living 14  \nPaper 3: Jewish Beliefs, Teachings and Practices 20  \nPaper 4: Catholic Philosophy and Ethics 26  \nAssessment Objectives 33  \nAssessment information 34  \n3 Administration and general information 36  \nEntries 36  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 36  \nStudent recruitment and progression 40  \nAppendix 1: Assessment record and authentication sheet 43  \nAppendix 2: Codes 45  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Religious Studies?  \nWe’ve listened to feedback from a range of key stakeholders, including teachers and diocesan leads, to design an Entry Level Certificate (ELC) which complements the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Religious Studies A when Catholic Christianity and Judaism are chosen as the two religions for study. Our ELC in Religious Studies aims to support students’ enjoyment of the subject and has been designed to closely match the programme of study for GCSE Religious Studies A. It cements core understanding of Catholic Christianity and Judaism to maximise accessibility and engagement.  \nCompliant with bishop requirements – This specification has been reviewed by the Catholic Education Service and is among the list of qualifications which comply with bishop requirements. 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