Religious Studies GCSE
State religion
What State religion means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of State religion
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Reference: AQA
The Church of England has established status, with bishops sitting in the House of Lords and the monarch serving as the 'Defender of the Faith'.
Topics that use State religion
- Religious, philosophical and ethical studies (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Application of sacred texts
- Atheism
- Christian heritage
- Cultural influence
- Diversity of belief
- Ethical arguments
- Ethical decision making
- Humanism
Using State religion in the exam
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