1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Paper 2: Theme A Relationships and Family
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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

6. Paper 2: Theme B Religion and Life
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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

7. Paper 2: Theme D Religion, Peace and Conflict
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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

8. Paper 2: Theme F Human Rights and Social Justice
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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