CSEC Religious Education Hub

Exploring faith, spirituality, and moral responsibility. Complete CSEC RE resources covering Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and ethical issues.

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Introduction to Religion

Nature of Religion Concepts

Defining Religion: Characteristics and Functions
Sacred and Secular: Distinguishing Belief from Worldly Life
The Concept of God: Monotheism vs. Polytheism
Religion and the Human Condition

Common Themes Similarities

Sacred Writings: How They are Treated in Each Faith
Places of Worship: Architecture and Atmosphere
Religious Leaders: Priests, Gurus, and Imams
Pilgrimage: Spiritual Journeys in Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam

Christianity

Hinduism

Beliefs Philosophy

Brahman and Atman: The Soul and the Ultimate Reality
The Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
Karma, Dharma, and Moksha (Liberation)
The Avatars of Vishnu: Rama and Krishna

Practices Rituals

Puja: Worship in the Home and the Temple
Festivals: Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Holi
The Caste System: Origins and Modern Reality
The River Ganges: Sacredness and Pollution

Sacred Texts Vedas

The Four Vedas and the Upanishads
The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God
The Ramayana and Mahabharata Epics

Islam

Beliefs Articles of Faith

Tawhid: The Oneness of Allah
Prophethood: The Life of Muhammad (PBUH)
The Quran: The Holy Book of Islam
Belief in Angels, Holy Books, and the Day of Judgment

Practices Five Pillars

Shahada (Faith) and Salat (Prayer)
Zakat (Charity): Giving to the Poor
Sawm (Fasting) during Ramadan
Hajj (Pilgrimage) to Mecca

Life & Ethics Shariah

Jihad: The Greater Struggle (Inner vs. Physical)
The Mosque: Architecture and Role in Community
Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha: Celebrations
Islamic Dress Code and Modesty (Hijab)

Contemporary Ethical Issues

Life & Death Bioethics

Abortion: Views of Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam
Euthanasia: The Right to Die vs. Sanctity of Life
Contraception and Birth Control
Suicide and Beliefs in the Afterlife

Relationships Family

Marriage: Sacrament vs. Contract
Divorce: Rules and Attitudes across Religions
The Roles of Men and Women in Modern Religion

Justice Society

Wealth and Poverty: Christian, Hindu, and Muslim Obligations
War and Peace: Religious Justifications for Violence (Jihad, Crusades)
Forgiveness vs. Revenge: Justice Systems
Prejudice and Discrimination: Racism and Sexism

Quick Religious Education Resources

RE Past Papers

Practice with CSEC Religious Education past papers and marking schemes.

Past Papers

SBA Project Ideas

Topic suggestions for your Religious Education School Based Assessment.

SBA Ideas

Sacred Text Quotes

Essential verses and quotes from the Bible, Bhagavad Gita, and Quran.

Quotes

Comparative Religion

Comparison charts for beliefs on God, Salvation, and Afterlife.

Charts