Religious diversity
What Religious diversity means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Contrasting views that often exist within the same religion, such as liberal versus conservative interpretations, so a religion is not treated as entirely uniform.
The presence of diverse religious traditions and beliefs, alongside non-religious beliefs, within a society.
The presence of diverse religious traditions and beliefs within a society.
Topics that use Religious diversity
- Hinduism (AQA GCSE)
- Islam (AQA GCSE)
- Judaism (AQA GCSE)
- Sikhism (AQA GCSE)
- Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Multi-faith society
- Sources of wisdom
- Beliefs and practices
- British cultural context
- Scriptural authority
- Social justice
- Agape
- Authority of Texts
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