Religious Studies A-Level
The Nature of the Divine
What The Nature of the Divine means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The Nature of the Divine
Exploration of Akal Purakh as both Nirgun (transcendent) and Sargun (immanent), articulated through the Mool Mantar and the concept of the Divine Word (Shabad).
Topics that use The Nature of the Divine
- Sikhism – Religious beliefs, values and teachings: Sikhs and the divine, the importance of sangat, and key moral principles (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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