1. REVISION Command Words Key Words Spirituality, Inspiration, Devotion, Revelation Case Studies: Religion and Art (Sir Stanley Spencer – “Resurrection in Cookham Churchyard”) Religion and Architecture (Coventry Cathedral) Religion and Music (Casting Crowns) Religion and Literature (Mary Stevenson – “Footprints in the Sand”) Religion and Media (Vicar of Dibley) Bible Quotes Past Questions

2. Religion and Art/Architecture “He has filled them with skill to do any sort of work done by … any … skilled designer”. – Exodus 35:35 Jesus - Parable of the Talents – Matthew 25: 14-30 This shows the artist or architect has been given their talent by God and that they should use their God given talent to express their spirituality or devotion.

3. Religion and Literature “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching” - 2 Timothy 3:16 Scripture means holy text or writing with a religious significance. Use quote to explain why Scripture is important and how Christian literature can reveal the nature of God and Christian beliefs. Mary Stevenson was INSPIRED to write Footprints in the Sand based on her Christian beliefs. She wanted to teach people about the nature of God (immanent, omnipresent, benevolent).

4. Religion and Music “Sing to him, sing praises to him, tell all of his wondrous works” – Psalm 105:2 Explains why music is acceptable in worship and should be used to reveal the nature of God (REVELATION) Also use this quote to explain why a musician/singer may use music to show their DEVOTION to God “sing praises to him” Also “tell all of his wondrous works” – inspire others to believe in God. (INSPIRATION)

5. Religion and Society “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” – Matthew 18:20 This explains why people of the same faith/denomination get together to worship. When two or more people get together, God is with them.

6. Past Papers and Mark Schemes www.aqa.org.uk GCSE Religious Studies Syllabus B Unit 4 Past Papers and Mark Schemes Unit 5 Past Papers and Mark Schemes

7. Remember Check what the question is actually asking! Spirituality, Inspiration, Devotion, Revelation Use Key Words Use Case Studies Use Bible Quotes! Read what you have written does it answer the question being asked ???