Religious Studies A-Level
Creation and Anthropological Mandate
What Creation and Anthropological Mandate means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Creation and Anthropological Mandate
Investigation of 'Creatio ex nihilo' and the 'Imago Dei'. This theme explores the ontological dependence of the universe on God and the resulting ethical responsibility of stewardship (dominion vs. care) over the natural world.
Topics that use Creation and Anthropological Mandate
- Christianity – Religious beliefs, values and teachings: The nature of God as personal and as Creator, the Trinity, the nature of the Church, and key moral principles (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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