Religious Studies A-Level
Eschatology
What Eschatology means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Eschatology
Theology concerned with the final events of history, or the ultimate destiny of humanity (the 'end times').
Topics that use Eschatology
- Texts and interpretation: The Kingdom of God in Luke, the death of Jesus, and the crucifixion and resurrection narratives (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Eschatology in the exam
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