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Orthodox Christianity (GCSE Religious Studies)
In this blog, expert tutors breakdown the history, beliefs and practices of this fascinating denomination, comparing it to other forms of Christianity on the GCSE RS syllabus.
Theravada Buddhism (GCSE Religious Studies)
In this blog, expert tutors guide you through Theravada's core beliefs and practices and clarify its key distinctions from Mahayana Buddhism, ensuring you have all the essential knowledge to ace your exams.
Decoding the Trinity (GCSE Religious Studies)
For GCSE Religious Studies students, few concepts are as central, yet as initially puzzling, as the Trinity. This blog will equip you with a comprehensive understanding, ensuring you're ready to ace any related questions in your exams.
The Euthyphro Dilemma (A-level Philosophy)
In this blog, expert tutors at Humanitas Learning break down Plato's notorious dilemma, a crucial concept for A-level Philosophy students in the Metaphysics of God and Metaethics modules.
How-To Guide: GCSE Edexcel History - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88
This resource breaks down each question in the Edexcel GCSE exam on Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88 (Paper 2, B4), past papers, and the best way to structure your answers in order to gain top marks.
How to Ace A-level Politics Essays
Expert tutors break down the key components of an effective essay: introduction, main body, and conclusion.
Unpacking Ontological Arguments (A-Level Philosophy)
This blog is designed to be a comprehensive resource for A-level Philosophy exams. Additionally, it will be valuable for undergraduate students studying the philosophy of religion.
Examining the Evidential Problem of Evil (A-Level Philosophy)
We're delving into one of the most emotionally charged and intellectually challenging arguments in the Metaphysics of God module: the evidential problem of evil.
Why GCSE Religious Studies Matters More Than Ever
GCSE Religious Studies (RS) frequently faces misconceptions. It's sometimes characterised as an 'easy' option, lacking concrete application. However, delving into the statistics and the subject's impact reveals a very different story.
Decoding the Numbers: Understanding the GCSE Grading System
GCSEs have seen many changes since their introduction in 1986. One of the most significant in recent years is the shift from the familiar A*-G grading system to the numerical 9-1 scale.
The Key to Success in GCSE and A-Level History
History continues to be an immensely popular subject at both GCSE and A-level. However, while history remains a respected and favoured subject, debates about how history should be taught, and the best way to assess students’ aptitude, are as old as the subject itself.
Why have GCSE English grades concerningly dropped?
And how can you help your child buck the trend? GCSE results day can be a very worrisome time! Students and parents naturally want to see that all their hard work and dedication has paid off, secure in the knowledge that they’ve achieved the next stage in their education and development.
Revising for English Language GCSE
A surprisingly stubborn cliché is the claim that, unlike maths or science, revising for your English language GCSE is impossible. In this short article, expert tutors at Humanitas Learning share six top tips for GCSE English language revision.