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!

GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES EDEXCEL / Specification B / Topic: Muslim Beliefs Lesson 3: The Nature of Allah This lesson has been re-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

Set of Checklists for final revision for EDEXCEL GCSE RE advance information. Catholic Christianity Philosophy and Ethics Judaism Colour for firefly or revision pages then black and white for printing.

A summary of each topic in the two units of the Edexcel A philosophy and ethics of Catholic Christianity 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.

These 3 sheets cover the main areas for the unit ‘Living the Muslim Life’ for the new Edexcel specification. They should be A3 size. They are sheets that students will need to fill in using the prompts and are based on the textbook. Our students find them excellent as an aid to revision.

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.

Hello, I have created… A double sided key knowledge revision sheet with all the key subject knowledge for each section of the topic. A Personal Learning Checklist A3 Revision Worksheet to accompany the Key Knowledge Sheet and PLC. My students have found this really useful, especially having all the quotes in one place. I have been using this in lessons in the lead up to PPEs and will use for sessions before the real exam. Knowledge is based on the textbook written by Waqar Ahmad Ahmedi - spec B. I hope you find this useful. Mel

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

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.

A revision worksheet I have made for my year 11 groups. Highlights everything they need to know on that topic for the exam. This is very reassuring for students. It is best used on A3 and this particular sheet is double sided and includes some exam technique. Please rate and comment...feedback is much appreciated :-) Lianne

This resources looks at the Islamic beliefs on pacifism, considering both arguments in favour and against pacifism. It explores Muslim alternatives to war and sources of authority that support both viewpoints. The resources includes exam questions and responses. There is a literacy focus. The resources is planned in line with the Edexcel exam board however can easily be used for OCR along with other exam boards.

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

An overview of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.