Unit 1: Nature of God:
What key term means...
All-knowing - aware of everything that happens in the past, present and future, including our actions and thoughts.
Omniscience / Omniscient
Unit 1: Worship and Festivals
What key term means...
An expression of adoration and praise for God. It is done through acts of religious praise, honour or devotion.
Worship
Unit 1: Key Beliefs
What Arabic key term means...
the belief in the prophets as an important channel of communication between God and humas, and that Muhammad is the most important prophet.
Risalah
Unit 1: Worship
What Arabic key term means …
the religious duty of obligatory almsgiving for Shia Muslims, through the payment of a 20% tax on annual surplus income.
Khums
Unit 1: The origins of the universe
What event is being spoken about in this religious conflict...
Christianity (Liberals): _______________ could have been God's way of forming the universe.
Islam: The Quran's story of creation closely resembles the modern scientific theories such as __________________, allowing Muslims to believe in both.
The Big Band Theory
Unit 2: The problem of evil and suffering
Inconsistent Triad - Fill in the two key terms to complete the passage.
The existence of evil and suffering, both natural and moral, challenges God's ______1_______ and ______2________. Meaning if God was _____1______, he would want to prevent evil and suffering. If God was ____2_______, he would be able to do so.
1. Omnibenevolence
2. Omnipotence
Unit 1: Worship
Name one disadvantage of liturgical worship.
No personal expression - Liturgical worship is less engaging and may feel repetitive, or like a chore.
No meaning - the real meaning of worship is lost through repetition, most repeat steps of worship, without truly appreciating their meaning.
Not relevant - Liturgical worship is too traditional and old fashioned - it may not be suitable for our modern society.
Unit 2: Angels
What different believes do Sunni and Shia Muslims have about angels and obeying God?
Sunni: Believe that angels have no free will, they will always obey God's commandments.
Shia: Believe that angels have limited free will, they are able to stray and disobey God, but are obedient to God, because they have no desire to sin.
Unit 4: Jummah
Jammah is the weekly communal prayer, what day and time of the week is Jummah performed?
Midday on Friday
Theme C Unit 1: Philosophical Arguments
What argument is being spoken about in this difference of views...
Christians: Support the argument - Genesis 1 supports the argument, as it shows that God planned the development of the universe.
Theists: This argument is important to theists, for some they provide proof that God exists, for others they strengthen the faith they already have in God.
The Design Argument
(nature could not have been chance, and requires intelligent design - that designer is God.)
Unit 5: Resurrection
Give two importance's of the belief in resurrection.
Trust in God: the belief in resurrection encourages Christians to place their trust in God - only those who believe in God will have eternal life with him.
Hope: The belief in resurrection allows Christians to have hope of a permanent, eternal future with Jesus.
No need to fear death: The belief in resurrection reassures Christians that they do not need to fear death, as they will be resurrected just as Jesus was.
Unit 6: The role of the Church
Give three examples of how the Church cares for those in need.
1. Food banks (Trussell Trust): A food bank network in the UK that aims to end poverty and hunger by providing practical help and campaigning for justice.
2. Street Pastors: Provides care to people on the streets, and aims to spread God's love to everyone in the community through their positive actions.
3. Parish nursing: Provides holistic healthcare that aims to improve both physical and mental wellbeing.
Unit 11: Resurrection
What roles do Munkar and Nakir have in the Islamic faith?
Test the faith of the dead in their grave - they question the souls of the dead, about their faith and understanding of Islam.
If people answer correctly, they will see rewards to come.
If people answer incorrectly and denied God during their lives, they will suffer and endure punishments.
Unit 17: The Night of Power
What is The Night of Power?
The Night of Power is when the first revelation of the Quran was made to Muhammad, marking the beginning of God's revelation of the Quran.
The Night of Power is believed to take place on one of the odd numbered dates in the second half of Ramadan - its exact date is unknown.
Theme E Unit 6: Retribution
State the contrasting (different) views of both Christians and Muslims about Retribution?
Some Christians believe in Old Testament teachings: Offenders should receive a punishment severe enough to match the seriousness of the crime.
Some Muslims believe victims can choose to grant mercy and forgiveness.
Unit : The Crucifixion of Jesus
Name the four stages/events of the Crucifixion.
1. Last Supper: Jesus gave his disciples bread and wine, telling them to eat and drink, as it was his body and blood - he told them to do this as his memorial.
2. Capture and Sentence: Judas led soldiers to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, who arrested him, he was tried and convicted of blasphemy, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion.
3. Crucifixion: Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, with his wrists nailed to a cross- he suffered for six hours before his death.
4. Burial: Jesus' body was laid in a rock tomb, as there was insufficient time to bury him properly before Sabbath, a large boulder was rolled over the entrance.
Unit : Reconciliation
There are many things the Bible teaches about reconciliation, name the two main teachings.
The Bible encourages reconciliation, and disapproves of conflict.
The Bible states that Christians are not only to be reconciled with God, but should also be reconciled with one another.
Unit : Holy Books
Translate the following Arabic words (in bold) into their English meaning. HINT: The first four books were given to Jews and Christians, which is why the followers of these faiths are also known as People of the Book.
1. Tawrat of Musa
2. Zabur of Dawud
3. Injil of Isa
4. Sahifah of Ibrahim
1. Tawrat of Musa : Torah of Moses
2. Zabur of Dawud : Psalms of David
3. Injil of Isa : Gospel of Jesus
4. Sahifah of Ibrahim : Scrolls of Abraham
Unit : Festivals
The day of _____________? Fill in the gaps below with the same word.
____________ is the day when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt - God parted the Red Sea, saving Musa and the Israelites from the pharaoh.
Sunni Muslims observe ______________ , which they refer to as the day of atonement.
Shia Muslims observe _____________, which they believe is a day of great sorrow, because of the tragic event that took place at Karbala.
_______________ takes place on the 10th day of the 1st month of the Islamic calendar
Ashura
Theme A: Gender
The Church of England has allowed women priests since what year?
1994
Exam Question: Give two Christian beliefs about salvation.
Any two of the following:
Exam Question: Give two different forms of private worship.
Any two of the following:
Exam Question: Give two Muslim beliefs about the Qur’an.
Any two of the following:
Exam Question: Give two religious actions Muslims perform during Salah.
Any two of the following:
Exam Question: Give two reasons why some religious believers support animal experimentation.
Any two of the following: