Scriptural authority
What Scriptural authority means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The basis in Sikh sources of wisdom and authority on which students should study the beliefs, teachings and practices of Sikhism specified.
The Mool Mantra is found at the very beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib (GGS 1a) and is the foundational summary of Sikh theology.
The basis in Jewish sources of wisdom and authority to which students should link beliefs and practices explicitly.
Topics that use Scriptural authority
- Judaism (AQA GCSE)
- Sikhism (AQA GCSE)
- Sikhism - 3.1.7.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Multi-faith society
- Religious diversity
- Sewa (Selfless Service)
- Sources of wisdom
- Authority of Texts
- Beliefs and practices
- British cultural context
- Community
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