The CCEA Entry Level Religious Studies specification gives learners the opportunity to explore spiritual, moral and ethical issues. They also consider cultural issues such as religious festivals or places of worship and explore good citizenship by studying religious charities.

This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through Religious Education in the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

Entry Level qualifications can help learners to expand their knowledge, increase their confidence and demonstrate achievement. This includes some who might not be ready for a course at GCSE level or equivalent.

This specification is made up of units, and learners can gain a qualification at Entry Level 1, 2 or 3. For each unit, learners produce a portfolio of work to show how they’ve met the assessment criteria; there are no exams.

There are ten units:

• Unit 1: The Parables of Jesus
• Unit 2: The Easter Story
• Unit 3: Places of Worship
• Unit 4: Religious Festivals
• Unit 5: Christian Sacraments or Ordinances
• Unit 6: Famous Followers of Religion
• Unit 7: Religious Charities
• Unit 8: Addiction
• Unit 9: Christian Marriage
• Unit 10: Issues of Life and Death