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List of contents
Introduction. Philosophy. Theological and Philosophical Developments. 1. The nature or attributes of God. 2. Religious language: Negative, Analogical or Symbolic. 3. Religious Language: Twentieth-century perspectives and philosophical comparison. Ethics. 1. Meta-ethical theories. Significant Ideas. 2. Conscience. Developments in Ethical Thought. 3. Sexual Ethics. Developments in Christian thought. Development. 1. Religious Pluralism and theology. 2. Religious Pluralism and society. Society. 3. Gender and Society. 4. Gender and Theology. Challenges. 5. The Challenge of Secularism. 6. Liberation Theology and Marx.
Summary
Routledge A Level Religious Studies: Year 2 is the essential textbook for the new 2016 OCR A Level Religious Studies Year 2 syllabus. Structured closely around the OCR specification this textbook covers philosophy, ethics and Christianity, in an engaging and student-friendly way.
Each chapter includes:
- OCR specification checklist, to clearly illustrate which topics from the specification are covered in each chapter
- Explanations of key terminology
- Review questions, thought points and activities to test understanding
- Overview of key scholars and theories
- Chapter summaries and annotated further reading.
With a section dedicated to preparing for assessment this book provides students with all the skills they need to succeed. This book comes complete with diagrams and tables, lively illustrations, a comprehensive glossary and full bibliography. The companion website hosts a wealth of further resources to enhance the learning experience.
