Study Guides

This study guide for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies equips students to master the skill of applying religious teachings to contemporary ethical issues. It focuses on building the analytical and evaluative skills needed to deconstruct complex dilemmas, engage with diverse viewpoints, and construct theologically grounded arguments, which is essential for achieving top marks.

This guide provides a comprehensive, exam-focused breakdown of the Crime and Punishment topic for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It explores the aims of punishment, religious and non-religious attitudes to justice, and the complex ethical debates surrounding the death penalty, equipping candidates with the knowledge and skills to excel.

This study guide for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies focuses on the core exam skill of explaining beliefs, teachings, and practices. It provides a detailed breakdown of how to connect theological concepts to real-world actions, a crucial skill for earning top marks."

This study guide provides a comprehensive, exam-focused analysis of key religious festivals for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It moves beyond simple descriptions to explore the deep theological significance and diverse practices that secure top marks.

This study guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Key Beliefs of Islam for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It focuses on the core tenets that candidates must understand, including the crucial distinctions between Sunni and Shi'a beliefs, to excel in the exam.

This study guide provides a comprehensive, exam-focused overview of the Key Beliefs of Judaism for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It delves into the nature of God, the foundational Covenants, and the practical application of these beliefs in Jewish life, equipping candidates with the specific knowledge and analytical skills required to achieve top marks.

This study guide delves into the complex topic of Miracles and Religious Experience for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It explores the philosophical debates, key theological concepts, and specific examples needed to excel in the exam, moving beyond simple definitions to the analytical depth required for top marks.

This study guide explores the significance of pilgrimage in Christianity for the WJEC GCSE specification. It delves into the key sites of Lourdes, Iona, and Jerusalem, and unpacks the critical theological debate on whether pilgrimage is a necessary act of faith, equipping candidates with the specific knowledge and analytical skills needed to excel."

Prayer sits at the heart of Christian practice and is one of the most heavily examined topics on the WJEC GCSE Religious Studies specification. Mastering this topic means understanding not just what Christians do when they pray, but why — the theological beliefs about God that make prayer meaningful. Candidates who score in the top bands consistently link prayer practices to attributes of God such as omnipotence, love, and justice, and deploy precise scriptural evidence to support every claim.

This guide provides a comprehensive, exam-focused breakdown of Prejudice and Discrimination for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It unpacks the critical distinction between prejudiced thoughts and discriminatory actions, exploring core religious teachings from Christianity and Islam that champion equality, and analyses the impact of key figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malala Yousafzai.

This study guide provides a comprehensive analysis of Christian and non-religious perspectives on Relationships for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It focuses on the core themes of Marriage, Adultery, Divorce, and Gender Equality, equipping students with the specific knowledge and evaluative skills required to excel in their exams.

This study guide provides a comprehensive overview of Hindu practices for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It focuses on the essential connections between rituals, festivals, and pilgrimage and the core theological concepts of Dharma, Karma, and Moksha, equipping candidates to achieve top marks.

Islamic Practices sits at the heart of the WJEC GCSE Religious Studies specification, requiring candidates to demonstrate precise knowledge of both Sunni and Shi'a obligations — from the Five Pillars to the Ten Obligatory Acts — and to evaluate their spiritual, social, and communal significance. Mastering this topic means understanding not just what Muslims do, but why they do it, how practices differ between traditions, and how examiners expect you to deploy Sources of Wisdom and Authority to earn every available mark. With AO1 and AO2 each worth 50%, this topic rewards both detailed knowledge and confident, well-reasoned evaluation.

This guide provides a comprehensive, exam-focused overview of Jewish religious practices for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It delves into the significance of the synagogue, Shabbat, and key festivals, equipping candidates with the precise knowledge and terminology needed to achieve top marks."

This guide dissects the crucial topic of 'Sources of Authority' for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It explores how believers in Christianity and Islam determine their beliefs and actions, a core skill for hitting the top mark bands."

This study guide delves into the crucial topic of Sources of Wisdom and Authority (SoWA) for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. Mastering how believers use sacred texts, leaders, and conscience is essential for top marks across all exam themes, making this a high-yield area for revision."

This study guide explores the crucial concept of 'Sources of Authority' in WJEC GCSE Religious Studies, examining how sacred texts, religious leaders, and conscience guide believers in Christianity and Islam. Understanding this topic is fundamental for tackling ethical and theological questions across the exam.

This guide explores the crucial topic of 'Sources of Authority' for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies, examining how sacred texts, religious leaders, and conscience guide believers. Mastering this is key to unlocking top marks by understanding the foundations of religious decision-making.

This study guide provides a comprehensive analysis of Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It explores the complex ethical debates, religious responses, and exam-specific techniques required to achieve top marks in this challenging topic."

This study guide explores the classical arguments for and against the existence of God, a central theme in WJEC GCSE Religious Studies. It delves into philosophical proofs like the Design and Cosmological arguments, confronts the powerful challenge of the Problem of Evil, and evaluates the relationship between science and faith, equipping students to tackle high-mark evaluation questions.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of Christian belief, marking the victory over death and the promise of eternal life. This guide provides a comprehensive, exam-focused breakdown of the key events, theological significance, and essential exam techniques required for the WJEC GCSE Religious Studies paper.

The Christian doctrine of the Trinity is a cornerstone of theology, defining God as one in essence but three in Person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For WJEC GCSE candidates, mastering this topic is crucial for understanding the nature of God and its impact on Christian worship and life.