Religious Studies GCSE
Ethical theory
What Ethical theory means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ethical theory
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Reference: AQA
Philosophical and ethical arguments such as Just War theory or pacifism, which must be analysed alongside religious teachings.
Topics that use Ethical theory
- Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Christianity in Britain
- Comparative religion
- Contemporary British society
- Deterrence
- Diversity of belief
- Divine command
- Extremism
- Extremism vs mainstream religion
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