Religious Studies GCSE
Core Doctrines
What Core Doctrines means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Core Doctrines
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Reference: AQA
The Six Articles of Faith for Sunni Muslims and the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din for Shi'a Muslims are the foundational frameworks of the two traditions.
Topics that use Core Doctrines
- Islam (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- British context
- Diversity of Expression
- Moral responsibility
- Multi-faith society
- Religious Authority
- Religious diversity
- Social justice and charity
- Spiritual Discipline
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