LGCSE Religious Studies (0186) study guide
LGCSE Religious Studies (0186) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
LGCSE Religious Studies (0186) is a secondary-school qualification taken in Lesotho, usually at the end of the senior phase. It suits candidates who want to understand how religious beliefs shape individuals and communities, and who are willing to argue carefully rather than simply memorise. The LGCSE Religious Studies (0186) study guide has 6 sections and about 1,935 words.
01Foundations of religion and belief systems
Foundations of religion and belief systems tests whether you can define and compare worldviews and explain the reasoning behind belief, unbelief and religious language. Expect questions on monotheism, polytheism, henotheism, atheism, agnosticism, transcendence and immanence, omnipotence, omniscience, benevolence, revelation, faith, reason and religious experience.
337 words, about 2 min02Sacred texts and sources of authority
This domain tests how scriptures and other authorities shape belief and practice: canon, inspiration, revelation, interpretation, translation and the relationship between text, tradition, reason and conscience. Christianity : the Bible, Old and New Testaments; the four Gospels; Paul's letters.
324 words, about 2 min03Core beliefs and teachings
Core beliefs and teachings asks you to state doctrines accurately and explain how they shape worship, ethics and identity. You must know technical vocabulary and the difference between official teaching and individual belief.
306 words, about 2 min04Worship, practices and festivals
Worship, practices and festivals examines what believers do, where, when and why, and how ritual expresses belief. You need named examples, correct terminology and an explanation of meaning, not just description.
314 words, about 2 min05Ethics, morality and human conduct
Ethics, morality and human conduct tests how religious and non-religious systems justify moral decisions. You must know sources of authority, apply them to issues and evaluate competing claims.
342 words, about 2 min06Religion, community and society
Religion, community and society explores how religion shapes public life, identity, family, gender roles, charity, education and interfaith relations, and how societies shape religion. Community : the Muslim ummah ; Christian koinonia ; Sikh sewa and langar ; Buddhist Sangha ; Jewish congregation and minyan.
312 words, about 2 min