Paper 1: Christianity Beliefs and Teachings What do I need to know? RAG THE NATURE OF GOD: God as omnipotent, loving and just The oneness of God and the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit CREATION: Christian beliefs about Creation The role of the Word and Spirit (John 1: 1-3 and Genesis 1:1-3) THE AFTERLIFE: Christian beliefs about resurrection and life after death Christian beliefs about judgement, heaven and hell JESUS CHRIST AND SALVATION: The incarnation and Jesus as the Son of God The crucifixion, resurrection and ascension Sin and means of salvation, including law, grace and spirit The role of Christ in salvation, including the idea of atonement

Paper 1: Christianity Practices What do I need to know? RAG WORSHIP: Different forms of worship, including liturgical, non-liturgical and private Prayer and prayers, including The Lords Prayer, set prayers and informal prayer SACRAMENTS: Baptism Eucharist PILGRIMAGE: The pilgrimages of Lourdes and Iona FESTIVALS: Christmas Easter ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY: The role of the Church in the local community The place of mission, evangelism and church growth The role of the Church in reconciliation and challenging persecution The work of one Christian aid organisation

Paper 1: Islam Beliefs and Teachings What do I need to know? RAG KEY BELIEFS: The six articles of faith in Sunni Islam The five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam THE NATURE OF GOD: The oneness of God (Tawhid) Immanence, Transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy, fairness and justice Messengers of God (Angels Jibril and Mika’il) THE AFTERLIFE: Predestination (al-Qads) and human freedom and the Day of Judgement Life after Death (Akhirah), resurrection, heaven and hell AUTHORITY: Prophethood (Risalah) including the role of Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammed The Qur’an Other Holy books in Islam The inamate in Shi’a Islam

Paper 1: Islam Practices What do I need to know? RAG WORSHIP: The Five Pillar of Sunni Islam The Ten obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam Shahadah: The declaration of Faith Salah and its significance DUTIES: Sawm Zakah Hajj Jihad FESTIVALS: Id-ul-Adha Id-ul-Fitr Ashura

Paper 2: Theme A Relationships and Family What do I need to know? RAG SEX, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE Human Sexuality Sexual relationships before and outside marriage Contraception and family planning The nature and purpose of marriage Same-sex marriage and cohabitation Divorce FAMILIES AND GENDER EQUALITY The nature of families, the role of parents, extended family and nuclear family The purpose of the family, including procreation, protection and education Contemporary families, including same-sex parents and polygamy The roles of men and women Gender equality Gender prejudice and discrimination

Paper 2: Theme B Religion and Life What do I need to know? RAG THE ORIGINS AND VALUE OF THE UNIVERSE The origins of the universe The value of the world and the duty of humans to protect it The use and abuse of the environment The use and abuse of animals THE ORIGINS OF HUMAN LIFE The origins of human life The relationship between scientific and religious views of evolution The concepts of Sanctity of life and Quality of life Abortion Euthanasia Death and the Afterlife

Paper 2: Theme D Religion, Peace and Conflict What do I need to know? RAG RELIGION, VIOLENCE, TERRORISM AND WAR Peace, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation Violence and violent protest Terrorism Causes of war The Just War Theory Holy War (Lesser Jihad) Pacifism RELIGION AND BELIEF IN 21st CENTURY CONFLICT Religion as a cause of conflict, war and violence in the 21st century Religious attitudes to nuclear weapons and the use of WMD Religion and peace-making in the 21st Century including the work of individuals Religious responses to victims of violence and war Case Study – one present day religious organisation

Paper 2: Theme F Human Rights and Social Justice What do I need to know? RAG HUMAN RIGHTS Social Justice Rights and responsibilities Equality, freedom of religion and freedom of expression Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief WEALTH AND POVERTY Wealth and its uses The responsibilities of wealth and tackling poverty Exploitation of the poor, including fair pay, excessive loans and people trafficking The responsibilities of those living in poverty Charity including issues related to giving money to the poor