GCSEReligious StudiesAQAReligious Studies (Short Course)Revision Notes

AQA GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course)
Revision Notes

Concise resources for the AQA GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course) course.

Christianity

Introduction to Christianity

The Nature of God

Christian Beliefs about the Creation of the World

Christian Beliefs about the Afterlife

The Resurrection of Jesus & Salvation

Christian Beliefs on the Role of Jesus in Salvation

Salvation in Christianity

Islam

Diversity in Islam

Difference Between Sunnii & Shi'a Core Beliefs

The Nature of Allah

Angels in Islam

Muslim Belief in Predestination

Holy Books in Islam

The Imamate in Shi'a Islam

Buddhism

Buddhism: The Concept of Dhamma (Dharma)

Dhamma: The Three Marks of Existence

Dhamma: The Human Personality

Dhamma: Human Destiny

Buddha's Ascetic Life & Enlightenment

The Four Noble Truths

Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

The Nature of God

The Divine Presence (Shekhinah)

Judaism & Beliefs About the Afterlife

The Nature & Role of the Messiah

The Promised Land & the Covenant with Abraham

The Covenant at Sinai

The Mitzvot & Sanctity of Life

The Mitzvot & Free Will

Relationships & Families

Human Sexuality

Religious Beliefs about Contraception & Family Planning

What is the Nature & Purpose of Marriage

Religious Views on Divorce & Remarriage

The Nature of Families

The Purpose of Families

Contemporary Family Issues

The Roles of Men & Women

Religion, Peace and Conflict

Religion, Peace & Justice

Forgiveness & Reconciliation

Religion & Violence

Religion and Terrorism

Reasons for War

Religious Attitudes to War

The Just War Theory

What is Holy War?

Religion as a Cause of War & Violence

What is Pacifism?

Religion & Peacemaking

Helping Victims of War

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