Discipleship
What Discipleship means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The following of Jesus by his early followers, whose impact students should understand, and which his example and teaching continue to shape today.
Following Jesus within Mark's narrative, where faith operates and is necessary, as students evaluate contrasting perspectives on how faith works.
Following Jesus along the road, as the healed Bartimaeus immediately does instead of returning home, modelling true commitment.
The requirements of following Jesus, including the moral significance of his teachings for Christian behaviour and its cost.
Following Jesus under immediate, radical demands, as shown by the calling of the first disciples such as Simon and Andrew.
Following Jesus, shown by the first disciples who abandon their nets, their father and the hired men without hesitation.
Topics that use Discipleship
- Textual studies (AQA GCSE)
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
- Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Authority
- Authority of Jesus
- Conflict with authority
- Discipleship and failure
- Divine authority
- Eschatology
- Faith
- Faith and Healing
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