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Religious Studies 8062

15 sections available

Buddhism

The Dhamma (Dharma)
The Buddha and the Four Noble Truths
Worship and festivals
Buddhist ethics

Christianity

Key beliefs
Jesus Christ and salvation
Worship and festivals
The role of the church in the local and worldwide community

Catholic Christianity

Key beliefs
The seven sacraments
Worship
The work of the Church

Hinduism

Ideas about the nature of God and existence
Beliefs about the nature of human life
Worship and festivals
Lifestyle

Islam

Key Beliefs
Authority
Worship
Duties and festivals

Judaism

Key beliefs
The Covenant and the mitzvot
The synagogue and worship
Family life and festivals

Sikhism

Key beliefs
Beliefs about the nature of human life
Worship and service
Festivals and lifestyle

Theme A: Relationships and families

Sex, marriage and divorce
Families and gender equality

Theme B: Religion and life

The origins and value of the universe
The origins and value of human life

Theme C: The existence of God and revelation

Philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God
The nature of the divine and revelation

Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict

Religion, violence, terrorism and war
Religion and belief in 21st century conflict

Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment

Religion, crime and the causes of crime
Religion and punishment

Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice

Human rights
Wealth and poverty

Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus

The early ministry of Jesus
The later ministry of Jesus
The final days in Jerusalem
Significance

Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths

The Kingdom of God
Jesus’ relationships with those disregarded by society
Faith and discipleship
Significance

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