Sources of wisdom and authority
What Sources of wisdom and authority means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The basis in which the beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity are grounded, to which students should be able to refer.
Recognised sources, including scripture and/or sacred texts, to which students make specific references.
Scripture such as the Bible, distinguished from non-scriptural creeds such as the Apostles' Creed.
Topics that use Sources of wisdom and authority
- Christianity (AQA GCSE)
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Religious, philosophical and ethical studies (AQA GCSE)
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- Christian heritage
- Akhirah
- Application of sacred texts
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- British society
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