{"product_id":"religious-studies-for-gcse-philosophy-and-ethics-applied-to-christianity-roman-catholicism-and-islam-hardback-9781509504367","title":"Religious Studies for GCSE; Philosophy and Ethics applied to Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Islam (Hardback) 9781509504367","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eReligious Studies for GCSE\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePhilosophy and Ethics applied to Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Islam\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDennis Brown (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509504367, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 July 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 19.6 x 3.1 cm, 0.807 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This authoritative textbook is comprehensive in its coverage of all the GCSE philosophy and ethics material from the major exam boards. Packed full of case studies, diverse references and fascinating ideas, it is an essential reference book for GCSE students and teachers. It guides students through complex issues which will grab attention, spark interest and give them everything they need for the philosophical and ethical sections of their Religious Studies GCSE. I believe it will inspire them to go beyond GCSE and even further into this fascinating subject.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlice McNeill, Chair of the Independent Schools Religious Studies Association and Head of Theology, Ampleforth College\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book provides a level of depth beyond the scope of most GCSE textbooks. It will be a great support for anyone teaching Christianity and Islam for the new GCSE and contains the additional information needed to stretch and challenge the most able students.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJoanne Harris, Broughton High School and Committee Member of the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new textbook provides a clear, informative and rigorous guide for students taking Religious Studies GCSE with all the major exam boards. It covers the philosophy and ethics content of the key GCSE specifications and examines these themes from the perspectives of Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, emphasis is placed on the scriptural basis of each religious view and on other sources of authority in each religious tradition. The development of core ethical and doctrinal questions is explored, and key thinkers and theologians are introduced to give a sound understanding of complex issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter by chapter, the book covers such topics as religious texts and sources of authority; the existence and nature of God; revelation and religious experience; the problem of evil; science and religion; death and life after death; human nature and personal relationships; human rights, conflict and crime; and global issues. There is also a dedicated chapter on study skills and exam techniques, and each chapter includes student-friendly features such as revision summaries, questions and activities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile the book has been designed with the new GCSE specifications and reforms in mind, it encourages students to see the full significance of these issues by going beyond the narrow confines of their own specification. As such, \u003ci\u003eReligious Studies for GCSE\u003c\/i\u003e will be the ideal companion for investigating this rich and fascinating area of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Religious Texts and Other Sources of Authority\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Existence of God\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Nature and Characteristics of God\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Revelation and Religious Experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Problem of Evil\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Religion and Science\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Death and Life after Death\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Human Nature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Relationships and Families\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Global Relationships\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: War and Peace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Crime and Punishment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Exam Technique and Advice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52503009820952,"sku":"9781509504367","price":54.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509504367.jpg?v=1786323605","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/religious-studies-for-gcse-philosophy-and-ethics-applied-to-christianity-roman-catholicism-and-islam-hardback-9781509504367","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}