Religious Studies A-Level
Orthopraxis
What Orthopraxis means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Orthopraxis
Correct practice or action; in Liberation Theology, it is argued that theological reflection must follow active engagement with the poor.
Topics that use Orthopraxis
- Christianity – Social and historical developments: Science, secularisation, and new movements in theology (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Orthopraxis in the exam
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