REVISION FOR WAR, PEACE AND CONFLICT AQA RS

This is a revision resource pack meant for AQA religious studies GCSE (9-1). In particular, it covers the topic of war peace and conflict.

This pack includes:

• A full coverage on the topic of “WAR, PEACE AND CONFLICT”
• Detailed revision mind map
• Vital quotes from religious scriptures
• Subject specific evidence
• Full explanation of knowledge needed for this topic such as:

Religion, violence, terrorism and war
• The meaning and significance of: • peace • justice • forgiveness • reconciliation.
• Violence, including violent protest.
• Terrorism.
• Reasons for war, including greed, self-defence and retaliation.
• The just war theory, including the criteria for a just war.
• Holy war.
• Pacifism.
Religion and belief in 21st century conflict
• Religion and belief as a cause of war and violence in the contemporary world.
• Nuclear weapons, including nuclear deterrence.
• The use of weapons of mass destruction.
• Religion and peace-making in the contemporary world including the work of individuals influenced by religious teaching.
• Religious responses to the victims of war including the work of one present day religious organisation.