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Build your knowledge with this complete guide for revising for the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity and Buddhism exam.
You’ll cover all the beliefs and practices you need to know to do well in the exam, from the nature of God in Christianity to the Buddha’s life in Buddhism. Thematic studies help you look at themes through the eyes of both religions.
Key quotes, charts and tables help you remember information. An online glossary helps you learn key terms.
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This guide covers every topic in the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity and Buddhism course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. For instance:
- Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently.
- Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.
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Exam Practice
Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These are designed to build your confidence, consolidate your knowledge and stretch your understanding. As well as this, there are helpful tips throughout:
- Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.
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Contents list
Section 1: Christianity
Beliefs and Teachings
- The nature of God and beliefs about creation
- The afterlife
- Jesus
- in and salvation
Christianity Practices
- Worship and prayer
- The role and meaning of the sacraments
- The role and importance of pilgrimage and celebrations
- The role of the Church
- The importance of the worldwide Church
Section 2: Buddhism
Key Beliefs
- The Buddha’s life and its significance
- Dhamma, dependent arising and the Three Marks of Existence
- The human personality and human destiny
- The Four Noble Truths
Buddhism Practices
- Places of worship
- Puja and meditation
- Ceremonies and rituals associated with death
- Festival and retreats
- Buddhist ethics
Section 3: Thematic Studies
A: Relationships and families
- Sex, marriage and divorce
- Families
- Gender equality
B: Religion and life
- The origins and value of the universe
- The origins and value of human life
- Abortion and Euthanasia
C: The existence of God and revelation
- Philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God
- The nature of the divine and revelation
- The value of revelation and enlightenment as sources of knowledge about the divine
D: Religion, peace and conflict
- Religion, violence, terrorism and war
- Reasons for war
- Religion and belief in 21st century conflict
E: Religion, crime and punishment
- Religion, crime and the causes of crime
- Religion and punishment
- The death penalty
F: Religion, human rights and social justice
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Human rights
- Wealth and poverty
Answers
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Revise effectively with Oxford Revise
This guide covers every topic in the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity and Buddhism course. It is in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. For instance:
- Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently.
- Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.
Exam Practice
Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These are designed to build your confidence, consolidate your knowledge and stretch your understanding. As well as this, there are helpful tips throughout:
- Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.
The Oxford Revise approach
Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.
- Knowledge – learn the facts
Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser. - Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams. - Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
Gain experience of applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions. In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts.
Our expert authors
Author and Series editor: Dawn Cox
Dawn Cox
Series Editor for Oxford Revise, Dawn is an experienced teacher and leader at secondary level. With extensive experience in senior leadership teams, as an AST, Lead Practitioner, SLE and the Head of Religious Education.
She has a Master’s in Innovation and Leadership in Education and is a Chartered College of Teaching, Chartered teacher.
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