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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.  \nISBN 978 1 446 93434 0  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies (4RS1) specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers |\n| --- | --- |\n| As Paper 2 has been separated into six papers – one for each of the six religions offered, each Paper 2 option has been recoded accordingly, i.e. 4RS1/2A, 4RS1/2B, 4RS1/2C, 4RS1/2D, 4RS1/2E and 4RS1/2F. | 8, 63 |\n| Subject content for Paper 2 has been refined to show specific learning and assessment points in detail. | 40-53 |\n| Appendix 2: Command word taxonomy has been added to provide information about command words used in the qualification.\u003Cbr>Former Appendix 2: Pearson World-Class Qualification Design Principles has been removed to bring the specification template into line with the current house style. | 64 |\n\nAre you using the most up-to-date version of the specification? Check at:  \n[https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse)religious-studies-2017.html  \n1 About this specification 1  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE  \nin Religious Studies? 4  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 5  \n2 Qualification at a glance 7  \n3 Religious Studies content 9  \nPaper 1: Beliefs and values 11  \nIndicative content by religion 20  \nPaper 2: The religious community 39  \nDetailed content by religion 42  \n4 Assessment information 55  \n5 Administration and general information 57  \nEntries 57  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments,  \nspecial consideration and malpractice 57  \nAwarding and reporting 60  \nLearner recruitment and progression 60  \nAppendices 61  \nAppendix 1: Codes 63  \nAppendix 2: Command word taxonomy 64  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 65  \nAppendix 4: Glossary 67  \nPearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson.  \nThis qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.  \nThis specification includes the following key features.  \nStructure  \nPearson Edexcel International GCSE in Religious Studies is a linear qualification. 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