Pearson Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 3c 2025 Ms

Get the official Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies B Area of Study 3 Option 3C Islam mark scheme from the Summer 2025 examination series (1RB0/3C). This examiner-approved PDF contains the complete official marking guidance, indicative content, AO1 and AO2 mark allocations, SPaG descriptors and examiner expectations used to assess candidates in the June 2025 Islam paper.

Use this mark scheme to understand the precise examiner-approved answers required for top-band GCSE Religious Studies responses in the 2026 exam series. Topics covered include Muslim beliefs, predestination, the Six Beliefs, the Qur’an, suffering, religious experiences, greater Jihad, Hajj, the Shahadah, social justice, discrimination and racial harmony. Pair it with the matching Edexcel 1RB0/3C June 2025 question paper on markscheme.net for complete examiner-standard revision practice. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, optimised for mobile and desktop, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net — your fastest route to top-grade GCSE Religious Studies revision.

This document is designed for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B students preparing for the 2026 examination series, including Year 10 and Year 11 candidates, retake students aiming for grades 7–9, home-educated learners and private candidates studying Islam Option 3C. It is especially valuable for students who want to master Edexcel AO1 knowledge questions, AO2 evaluation structure and high-level examiner terminology.

It is also essential for Religious Studies teachers, Islamic Studies departments, revision-course providers, private tutors and parents supporting revision at home. The mark scheme can be used for live marking, examiner-standard feedback, intervention sessions, timed mock moderation, SPaG improvement and identifying the exact reasoning required for Level 4 evaluation answers.