MATSEC SEC Religious Knowledge study guide
MATSEC SEC Religious Knowledge · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) in Religious Knowledge is a Maltese school-leaving qualification in religious studies, awarded through the University of Malta's MATSEC Examinations Board and typically taken at the end of compulsory secondary schooling. It suits candidates who have followed the SEC Religious Knowledge syllabus at school and private candidates preparing independently, and it is often used as part of the portfolio of subjects counted toward further study or employment. The MATSEC SEC Religious Knowledge study guide has 9 sections and about 2,643 words.
01The Bible: structure, genres and interpretation
This section examines how the Bible is organised, the main literary genres it contains, and the principles Catholics use to interpret it. You need to distinguish canon, genre and exegesis rather than simply recall stories.
313 words, about 2 min02Creation, covenant and the Patriarchs
This domain covers the creation accounts, the idea of covenant, and the patriarchal narratives from Abraham to Joseph. Expect questions that compare Genesis 1 and 2 and trace covenant promises.
304 words, about 2 min03Exodus, the Law and the Prophets
This section examines the Exodus as the foundational saving event, the giving of the Law at Sinai, and the prophetic call to covenant faithfulness. You should connect narrative, law and prophecy.
290 words, about 1 min04The life, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
This domain covers the life, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. You need to use Gospel evidence carefully and explain doctrinal terms such as incarnation and hypostatic union.
277 words, about 1 min05The early Church, the Gospels and the New Testament letters
This domain combines the first Christian communities, the formation of the Gospels and the New Testament letters. Questions often ask how the early Church proclaimed Jesus and how the written Gospels and letters arose.
297 words, about 1 min06Christian beliefs: God, Trinity, incarnation, salvation and eschatology
This section tests core Christian doctrine: God, the Trinity, incarnation, salvation and the last things. You need precise definitions and the ability to distinguish orthodox teaching from common simplifications.
286 words, about 1 min07Christian morality and social teaching
This domain tests Christian moral reasoning and Catholic social teaching. You need to apply principles to concrete cases, not just list virtues.
286 words, about 1 min08Sacraments, liturgy and prayer
This section covers the seven sacraments, liturgical worship and Christian prayer. Expect questions on how a sacrament works, the liturgical year, and distinctions between liturgical and private prayer.
288 words, about 1 min09Church history and the Church in Malta
This section traces major developments in Church history and their reception in Malta. You need dates, causes and consequences, plus specific Maltese evidence rather than legend alone.
302 words, about 2 min