Christian heritage
What Christian heritage means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Christian heritage
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Reference: AQA
The religious traditions of Great Britain are, in the main, Christian, and this historical dominance is visible in everyday life.
The historical and cultural dominance of Christianity that shapes many British laws, festivals, and values.
The religious tradition of Great Britain is, in the main, Christian, despite growing diversity.
Topics that use Christian heritage
- Christianity (AQA GCSE)
- Religious, philosophical and ethical studies (AQA GCSE)
- Subject content (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atheism
- Humanism
- Sources of wisdom and authority
- Application of sacred texts
- British society
- Contemporary British society
- Cultural influence
- Denominational diversity
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