Religious Studies A-Level
Kalam
What Kalam means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Kalam
Speculative theology; the dialectical school of philosophy used to defend Islamic faith through rational argument.
Topics that use Kalam
- Islam: Religion and science (AQA A-Level)
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