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This resource has been specially commissioned to cover Unit 7, An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion, of the CCEA GCSE Religious Studies specification. It has been through a meticulous quality assurance process. The text provides a thought-provoking introduction to philosophy of religion. Following the content of the specification, it explores the following areas: • The existence of God • The nature of God • The problem of evil and/or suffering • Experiencing God • Life after death Each illustrated chapter contains exercises to improve skills and capabilities, and questions to test knowledge, understanding and evaluation skills. The book concludes with a glossary of key terms and an index. An accompanying digital resource is also available to complement the text with additional worksheets, quizzes and exam practice questions.

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Target success in CCEA GCSE Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.

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This is the second of three books covering Learning for Life and Work at Key Stage 3. Each of the books covers all three areas of learning (Personal Development, Citizenship and Employability) and there is a progression through Years 8, 9 and 10 allowing pupils to gradually explore issues in more depth and complexity during their school years. An additional resource CD is available to accompany each text and follows exactly the content of each numbered lesson. There is a pupil worksheet for every lesson with additional activities, photographs for projection, quizzes etc. These resources are written with Northern Ireland pupils in mind. Contents: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SELF AWARENESS Personal responsibility Knowing right from wrong Pressures and influences Targets and goals Coping with school PERSONAL HEALTH Aspects of health Body matters Moods and emotions Addiction Illegal drugs Coping in an emergency Safe at all times? RELATIONSHIPS Peer group problems Difficulties in family life Getting on with other people Dating relationships CITIZENSHIP DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Customs and festivals Belonging to a group Dealing with conflict HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Human rights Focus on the UDHR Where rights are denied EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Equal rights Living in poverty Focus on Stand by Me Focus on TIDY Northern Ireland DEMOCRACY AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION Living in a democracy Young people and the law Community action Conservation matters EMPLOYABILITY WORK IN THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY The global economy Different jobs for different people Environmental issues CAREER MANAGEMENT Skills and achievements Changing careers What does an employer look for Career opportunities ENTER PRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Skills for an ‘Entrepreneur’ Being your own boss Celebrity entrepreneurs

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This detailed and well-researched study has been comprehensively updated to cover an Introduction to Acts and Themes in Selected Letters of St Paul, Units AS 2 and A2 2, of the current CCEA Religious Studies specification. The author provides a detailed introduction to the Acts of the Apostles as well as a study of the beginning and growth of the church. She explores the background and context of Paul's letters and the themes of his teaching to the early Christian believers. Included are tasks, practice essay titles of exam standard and activities highlighting other aspects of human experience. Contents: The Context of Acts, Section 1: The Background to the Acts of the Apostles Section 2: The Characteristics of the Early Christian Community The Beginning of the Church, Section 1: Early Events in Jerusalem Section 2: The Missionary Activity of Peter and John Growth and Expansion of the Church, Section 1: The Role of Stephen and Philip Section 2: The Role of Peter Paul the Apostle, Section 1: Paul’s Conversion and Missionary Journeys Section 2: Paul’s Speeches Paul's Letter to the Galatians, Section 1: The social and historical context of the letter Section 2: Paul’s Teaching to the Galatians Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, Section 1: The Issues Arising in Corinth Section 2: Christian moral living Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, Section 1: The Background to the Letter Section 2: The Main Themes of Ephesians Synoptic Assessment, Bibliography Glossary Index

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