March 2025 Religious Studies subject update

On 9 January, we ran an online training session for teachers wishing to deliver the ELC in Religious Studies for the first time.

The session discussed the specification content and requirments, support available, useful tips and advice on delivery from our trainer.

For those who were unable to join us for the ELC event, we have the slides and recording available to view below.

If you're planning to offer our Entry Level Certificate Religious Studies qualification, please fill out the details on the form below and we'll get in touch with you to provide you with the relevant information and support to help you get started.

ELC form 

Don't forget to make your summer 2025 entries for International GCSE Religious Studies by 21 March 2025.

Late entries will be charged from 22 March, so make sure that you don't miss this deadline. More information about the entries process can be found below: 

Entries

The Provisional timetables for Summer 2026 are now available on our Provisional timetables page.

Provisional Timetables 

The feedback window will run until Friday 21st March. Please send any feedback to timetables@pearson.com.

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This archive of Pearson’s ‘Religious Studies Topic of the Month’ offers a retrospective spanning January to December 2024.

It covers a range of topics aligned with key stages 4 and 5. These resources are designed to engage students, stimulate critical thinking, and provide comprehensive coverage for lesson planning. The series aims to make religious studies relevant and dynamic for the classroom.

The Cogito Education Philosophy Essay competition is now open for entries from students in years 12 and 13.

The essays are meant to be short arguments for a position and should be 500-1000 words long. Students will be examined based upon the strength of their knowledge and persuasiveness of their argument. 

Closing date is 1 May 2025. 

To find out more, click below:

Philosophy Essay Competition 2025 » Cogito Education
 

EthIQa are offering subject-specific events with leading experts in University style lectures. 

Throughout the day, students will immerse themselves in university-style lectures, designed to deepen their understanding and knowledge. Additionally, there will be opportunities for students to contribute and provide feedback during a structured debate, fostering an environment of respectful dialogue and the appreciation of diverse perspectives.

Fees: Student £37.50. Staff £37.50 1 free place with every 12 students. 

London Tuesday 25 November 2025

Cambridge 8 December 2025

Oxford Tuesday 9 December 2025

To find out more, click below: 

A level Philosophy Ethics & Religion 2025 (UK) - EthIQa

Experts from the Faculty of Divinity answer some of the big questions of religion, philosophy and ethics in this series of videos from Cambridge in your Classroom.

Aimed at students aged 14-18, Cambridge in Your Classroom is a joint project by the Faculty of Divinity and the Faculty of Education Religious Studies PGCE course.

Explore Cambridge in Your Classroom videos below:

Videos