Religious Studies GCSE
Influence and impact
What Influence and impact means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Influence and impact
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The effect of the beliefs, teachings and practices studied on individuals, communities and societies, examined across three distinct levels.
Topics that use Influence and impact
- Judaism (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Community cohesion
- Denominations
- Diversity
- Expression of faith
- Interpretation
- Multi-faith society
- Personal devotion
- Religious diversity
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