Religious Studies A-Level
High Christology
What High Christology means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of High Christology
The presentation of Jesus as divine from the outset, emphasizing pre-existence and unity with the Father, contrasting with the 'Low Christology' or 'Adoptionist' tendencies perceived in early Synoptic traditions.
Topics that use High Christology
- Texts and interpretation of the Person of Jesus: The Prologue in John, titles of Jesus, and miracles and signs (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using High Christology in the exam
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