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Historical background to Islam and pre-Islamic Arabia
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Historical background to Islam and pre-Islamic Arabia

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Notes for AS Level Religious Studies (Edexcel) that covers the Islam topic. Includes: the historical, political, religious, cultural and economic background to pre-Islamic Arabia (e.g. the Quareysh tribe, Bedouin, the Kaaba, etc.) as well as a timeline of Muhammad’s life (from birth to death - including the Night of Power, the Night Journey, Medinah/Makkah, the major battles and his final sermon).
A Level religious studies religious experience notes
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A Level religious studies religious experience notes

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These 4 handy documents ask whether or not it is meaningful to talk about religious experience, as well as whether or not religious experiences can ever prove the existence of God. Also addresses the different types of religious experiences and scholars who support and criticise them (E.g. Swinburne, Tillich, Buber and Smart).
A Level religious studies (Islam) - the 6 beliefs
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A Level religious studies (Islam) - the 6 beliefs

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This bundle contains a summary of the six beliefs in Islam, as well as individual pages of “Cornell notes”, which go into greater depth about each belief. Specifically designed for the Edexcel Religious studies (2016) course for AS/A Level. A brilliant revision tool.
AS Level religious studies - evil and suffering (Edexcel)
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AS Level religious studies - evil and suffering (Edexcel)

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These 3 resources prove valuable in teaching as well as revision for students. They answer 3 key themes surrounding evil and suffering: Does evil and suffering exist?, Theodicies and solutions to the problem of evil and suffering and does evil have a prupose? Inclusing Process, Irenaean and Augustinian theodicies, as well as quotes from famous scholars and philosophers like Spinoza, Leibniz and Plantinga. Gives all the key information, and more detailed notes, about this topic.
A Level religious studies the Teleological arguments
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A Level religious studies the Teleological arguments

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This handy set of highlighted notes explains the 5 teleological arguments simplistically. It includes Aquinas, Paley, FR Tennant, Richard Swinburne and Michael Behe and the Washington Institute. Notes are highlighted for useful key terms which will help students learn faster!
A Level religious studies Revelation of scriptures (kutubullah) Islam
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A Level religious studies Revelation of scriptures (kutubullah) Islam

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This resource uses a cornell notes-style template to present information about the 4th of the 6 Islamic beliefs - Kutubullah (or revelation of the Scriptures). This handy revision tool includes information about the Qur’an, including useful definitions and clear knowledge. Also includes a summary at the bottom and highlighted key words and phrases.