These notes were compiled using the specification, consulting textbooks, and past papers. websites, and primary sources of authority. Of the 30 students who used it, all of them got Grade 9-7 in their GCSEs. These Notes have been made by Grammar School students due to the absence of accurate textbooks for this Exam Board.

Ready to teach lesson on Christian Aid Includes discussion points, videos, worksheets and all information that is needed. Edexcel Spec B Christianity

A comprehensive revision booklet covering both Judaism units (beliefs and teachings / practices) from the GCSE Edexcel Spec A course as well as both Philosophy and Ethics units (existence of God / relationships and family in the 21st century). For each of the four Edexcel units the booklet contains: A specification checklist A bullet point information sheet with accompanying comprehension questions (aimed at lower ability students) An information sheet outlining the meaning and importance for each topic (aimed at addressing part B and C questions) A source of wisdom and authority sheet with the exam board recommended SOWAs for students to fill in Two A3 sized mind maps with a breakdown of each topic for students to populate A key terms list with space for students to write definitions All previous exam questions from the first specification paper until the 2022 paper.

A comprehensive revision booklet covering all four units of the GCSE Edexcel Spec A course for Catholic Christianity (beliefs and teachings / practices / sources of wisdom and authority / forms of expression and ways of life). For each of the four Edexcel units the booklet contains: A specification checklist A bullet point information sheet with accompanying comprehension questions (aimed at lower ability students) An information sheet outlining the meaning and importance for each topic (aimed at addressing part B and C questions) A source of wisdom and authority sheet with the exam board recommended SOWAs for students to fill in Two A3 sized mind maps with a breakdown of each topic for students to populate A key terms list with space for students to write definitions All previous exam questions from the first specification paper until the 2022 paper.

This is a full revision, including all the content of GCSE Christianity - Paper 1 - Christian beliefs. It includes exam-style questions and answers for all the topics and is suitable for students of all abilities. The topics covered in unit 1 Christian Beliefs are: Christian Beliefs 1.1 The Trinity: • the nature and significance of the Trinity as expressed in the Nicene Creed; the nature and significance of the oneness of God; • the nature and significance of each of the Persons individually: including reference to Matthew 3:13–17; • how this is reflected in Christian worship and belief today. 1.2 The creation of the universe and of humanity: • the biblical account of creation and divergent ways in which it may be understood by Christians, including as literal and metaphorical; • the role of the Word and Spirit in creation, including John 1:1– 18 and Genesis 1–3; • the importance of creation for Christians today. 1.3 The Incarnation: • the nature and importance of the person of Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God; • the biblical basis of this teaching, including John 1:1–18 and 1 Timothy 3:16 and its significance for Christians today. 1.4 The last days of Jesus’ life: • the Last Supper, betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus; • the accounts of these within the Bible, including Luke 22–24 and the significance of these events to understanding the person of Jesus Christ. 1.5 The nature and significance of salvation and the role of Christ within salvation: • law, sin, grace and Spirit, the role of Christ in salvation including John 3:10–21 and Acts 4:8–12; • the nature and significance of atonement within Christianity and its link to salvation. 1.6* Christian eschatology: • divergent Christian teachings about life after death, including the nature and significance of resurrection, judgement, heaven, and hell and purgatory, with reference to the 39 Articles of Religion and Catholic teachings; • how beliefs about life after death are shown in the Bible, including reference to 2 Corinthians 5:1–10 and divergent understandings as to why they are important for Christians today. 1.7 The problem of evil/suffering and a loving and righteous God: • the problems it raises for Christians about the nature of God, including reference to omnipotence and benevolence, including Psalm 103; • how the problem may cause believers to question their faith or the existence of God; the nature and examples of natural suffering, moral suffering. 1.8 Divergent solutions offered to the problem of evil/suffering and a loving and righteous God: • biblical, theoretical and practical, including reference to Psalm 119, Job, free will, vale of soul-making, prayer, and charity; • the success of solutions to the problem.

Knowledge Organiser A 15-page document designed for Edexcel’s GCSE 9-1 Specification for Religious Studies, designed for the study of Christianity. It covers the four main topics studied as part of the course: Christian Beliefs Marriage and the Family Living the Christian Life Matters of Life and Death There is a revision checklist and a glossary of key-terms for all four topics towards the end of the document as well as the marking-scheme and criteria needed to answer the questions in the examination. Condensed revision notes (29 page booklet covering all four topics) Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Covers every point on the current specification Example responses for 3 mark, 4 mark and 5 mark questions Sources of Wisdom and Authority Grid with a breakdown and explanation of sources of wisdom and authority for all four topics covered. Highly recommended for revision!

4 Round Quiz- one for each topic. Total of 80 marks. Includes answers and an answer sheet. Could be done as a whole pub quiz style lesson or as sections. Could also be used for revision homeworks or revision lessons.

GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES EDEXCEL / Specification B / Topic: Muslim Beliefs Lesson 48: Akirah This lesson has been designed for Spring Term 2020. It is for 1 hour with my year 10s but can easily be adapted to a double lesson. I have based this lesson on the Edexcel endorsed textbook written by Waqar Ahmad Ahmedi. Students will not need this textbook to complete the lesson but I wanted to make you as the purchaser of this resource aware. My lessons have been rated ‘Outstanding’ within internal school reviews and by Oftsed, they have been downloaded over 18,000 times and I often receive personal emails from fellow RS teachers thanking me for sharing my work. I have also won ‘Secondary Teacher of the Year 2020’ in the Essex Teaching Awards. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me on my personal email @ lady_mel@hotmail.co.uk

Document contains 1 quote per each topic of GCSE Edexcel (9-1) Religious Studies B, Islam. It is a 4 page document with a page of quotes (1 per revision page in the revision guide) on the following topics, under each quote is a box saying ‘This means that’ allowing students to work through the quotes and check understanding for each one; Muslim beliefs Living the Muslim life Marriage and the family Matters of life and death Hope it saves you some time!

Edexcel RS GCSE: Spec B - Unit 1, Topic 1 - Christian Beliefs. This worksheet is designed to be used as a Personal Learning Checklist and revision tool. It has three check lists: 1. Covered in class 2. Independent study 3. Revised It details the content, skill and whether scripture is needed for the entire topic.

This is a differentiated revision booklet for lower ability pupils studying the Edexcel Specification A for RS GCSE; specifically the Philosophy and Ethics Arguments for the Existence of God module. The textbook page numbers correspond with the ‘Catholic Christianity with Islam and Judaism’ textbook by Cathy Hobday and Andy Lewis. It is mostly filling in the gaps, with a few practice exam questions included and very simplified content. It can be printed in one go as a revision booklet for completion, or given out as individual pages once the topic has been taught as summary sheets to be stuck into books.

2 Complete Lessons with engaging activities and exam practise with support.

A lesson which explores the Christian and Muslim views on forgiveness. I would be grateful of any feedback.

Lesson One of Edexcel GCSE RE Unit 4 - Forms of Expression Church Architecture

A lesson with activities to introduce students to the role of the conscience.

An overview of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.