AQA (A) GCSE Religious Studies: Textbook Option 2B

by SheilaButler (Author)

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  Paperback
  2008

  $136.71

  This textbook has been written to meet the needs of students following the AQA GCSE Religious Studies Specification A course who are studying Option 2b: Effects of the Roman Catholic Tradition upon Aspects of Christian Lifestyle and Behaviour. Each of the following topics for this specification are considered from the perspective of the beliefs, teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic tradition: l Christian values and features of discipleship l The sacraments of baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist l Sanctity of human life, contraception and abortion l Christian vocation and the role of the laity l World poverty l The sacrament of marriage and beliefs about sexual relationships and marriage l The sacrament of Holy Orders and the religious life l The sacrament of reconciliation and beliefs about sin and forgiveness l The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and beliefs about sickness and healing l Beliefs about death and life after death l Euthanasia l Crime and punishment l Prejudice and discrimination l War and peace Detailed analysis of the issues is supported throughout by key word definitions and study of biblical passages and Roman Catholic teachings.Each section concludes with sample questions and answers, questions for exam practice, class activities and homework tasks. A final section on exam technique is followed by a glossary and list of useful websites.

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $121.33

  This textbook has been written to meet the needs of students following the AQA GCSE Religious Studies Specification A course who are studying Option 2A: Effects of Christianity on Behaviour, Attitudes and Lifestyles. Each of the following topics for this specification is considered from the perspective of Christianity : * Sex, marriage and divorce * Abortion * Euthanasia * The environment * Crime and punishment * War and peace * Prejudice and discrimination * World poverty Detailed analysis of the issues and discussion of a range of views are supported throughout by key word definitions and study of set biblical passages and other Christian teachings. Each section concludes with sample questions and answers, questions for exam practice, class activities and homework tasks. A final section on exam technique is followed by a glossary and list of useful websites.