Search

Religious teachings about the origins of life

I can explain Christian teachings about the origin of human life and the concept of humans being created in the image of God.

Social justice

I can explain Christian and non-religious views on social justice and describe some responses to issues of inequality and injustice.

Possible psychological benefits of religion

I can explain how religious beliefs and practices could support someone’s mental health and give different perspectives on this.

The philosophy and beliefs of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

I can explain Rousseau's ideas about human nature and society and link them to his religious views.

The philosophy and beliefs of Thomas Hobbes

I can explain who Thomas Hobbes was, his context, and why his religious views were considered controversial.

Governance and religious policy under Akbar

I can explain the importance of Akbar’s religious policies and the ways in which he governed the Mughal Empire.

Religion and worldviews in your employment

I can explain how and why religious literacy and emotional intelligence will be connected to my future career.

Different religious views about the death penalty

I can explain different Christian views on the death penalty and show how they are supported by biblical teachings and ethical theories.

Islam and the aims of punishment

I can explain the different aims of punishment and how Muslim and non-religious beliefs influence views about which aims matter most.

Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief

I can explain what prejudice and discrimination are, and how Christian and non-religious views affect opinions on same-sex relationships.

Cognitive science of religion

I can describe how religious ideas are widespread across cultures and times and explain why the human mind may be likely to accept them.

Interaction between religious, philosophical and political belief

I can explain how Enlightenment thinking challenged Middle Ages views, focusing on empiricism, deism and the separation of Church and state.

Using ijtihad to understand differing Muslim attitudes to music

I can analyse different Islamic sources to better understand different Muslim worldviews regarding music.

St Bernadette of Lourdes

I can explain what St Bernadette learned through her visions and reflect on whether she had knowledge of God.

Situation ethics of Jesus

I can explain what is meant by situation ethics and describe examples from the life of Jesus that might encourage Christians to take this approach.

Religion and life

Islam: Practices

Relationships and families

Buddhism: beliefs

Issues of Relationships