Religious Studies
A Revision Book for Common Entrance
Published on 6. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-907047-70-1 (ISBN)
Description
This edition of the Religious Studies ISEB Revision Guide reflects the revised 2011 Common Entrance syllabus, and includes a brand new section on Contemporary Issues. Pupils are given a summary of all prescribed Old and New Testament texts, together with a comprehensive analysis of the issues raised by each. There is an additional revision section covering the history, structure and key beliefs of the six major world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Pupils can perfect their exam technique using the sample exam questions included in the book, and a comprehensive glossary defines all the key terms required at this level. - Endorsed by ISEB - In line with the 2011 Common Entrance syllabus - Consolidates the key facts that pupils need to know for Syllabus A of the Common Entrance syllabus into one convenient resource - Information is presented clearly in bullet point format for ease of learning - Sample exam questions ensure pupils have understood the material covered and identify areas requiring further study prior to the exam - A comprehensive glossary defines all the key terms required at this level for quick and easy reference
Reviews / Votes
'This Revision Guide picks out the key points from each component within syllabus A, providing a 'revision friendly' manual. The pithy noted format is particularly helpful within the World Religions section, and the material on sections 1 and 2 mirrors the layout of the questions within the examination. For those revising for Common Entrance, this is an extremely succinct and well laid out coverage of the syllabus.' Oliver Bullock, Beechwood Park SchoolMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 296 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-907047-70-1 (9781907047701)
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Michael Wilcockson
Religious Studies for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide
Book
09/2015
Galore Park Publishing Ltd
€41.03
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Person
Michael Wilcockson was brought up in Cambridge and studied Theology at Balliol College, Oxford. After completing his PGCE at Pembroke College, Cambridge he was appointed Head of Divinity at Aldenham School and later at The Leys School, Cambridge. From 1996 he has been Head of Divinity at Eton College. He was a Farmington Fellow at Harries Manchester College, Oxford in 2003 and appointed Visiting Scholar at Pembroke College, Cambridge in 2010. Michael is a Chief Examiner for A Level Religious Studies for a leading examination board and a chief setter for Common Entrance Religious Studies for ISEB, as well as an acclaimed author of many GCSE and A Level textbooks. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.
Content
Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Key words and ideas for Sections 1 and 2 Chapter 2: Interpreting the Old Testament Group 1:God, human nature and covenant 2.1 The Creation 2.2 The Garden of Eden and the Fall 2.3 Cain and Abel 2.4 The near sacrifice of Isaac 2.5 The exodus and Passover 2.6 The Ten Commandments Group 2:Leaders and prophets of the Old Testament 2.7 Moses 2.8 David and Bathsheba 2.9 Nathan 2.10 Solomon 2.11 Elijah:Elijah and the prophets of Baal 2.12 Elijah:Elijah and the still small voice 2.13 Isaiah Chapter 3: Interpreting the New Testament Group 1:Jesus' teaching 3.1 Zacchaeus 3.2 The paralysed man 3.3 The calming of the storm 3.4 The rich young man 3.5 The woman and Simon the Pharisee 3.6 The Good Samaritan 3.7 The lost son 3.8 The sower Group 2:Jesus' life, death and resurrection 3.9 The birth of Jesus 3.10 The temptations 3.11 The call of the Disciples 3.12 Peter's declaration 3.13 The transfiguration 3.14 The crucifixion 3.15 The burial 3.16 The resurrection Chapter 4: Contemporary issues 4.1 Science and religion 4.2 Stewardship and the environment 4.3 Human rights, law and rules 4.4 Leadership and wisdom 4.5 Social justice and treatment of the poor 4.6 Prejudice and discrimination 4.7 Attitudes to death Chapter 5: Christianity 5.1 Jesus 5.2 The Bible 5.3 Beliefs 5.4 Baptism 5.5 Prayer 5.6 Places of worship 5.7 Holy Communion 5.8 Marriage 5.9 Holy Week and Easter 5.10 Festivals 5.11 Pilgrimage Chapter 6: Judaism 6.1 Abraham and Moses 6.2 Holy books 6.3 Beliefs 6.4 Synagogue 6.5 Orthodox and Reform Judaism 6.6 Family life 6.7 Shabbat 6.8 Birth and Bar Mitzvah 6.9 From marriage to death 6.10 Festivals Chapter 7: Islam 7.1 God 7.2 Muhammad 7.3 Qur'an and Hadith 7.4 Beliefs 7.5 Salah 7.6 Mosque 7.7 Zakah 7.8 Sawm 7.9 Hajj 7.10 Birth and death 7.11 Marriage 7.12 Family life 7.13 Festivals . Chapter 8: Hinduism 8.1 Holy books 8.2 Beliefs 8.3 Caste and dharma 8.4 Goal 8.5 God 8.6 From birth to death 8.7 Pilgrimage 8.8 Festivals 8.9 Worship at home 8.10 Temple Chapter 9: Buddhism 9.1 Siddhartha 9.2 Dharma 9.3 Sangha 9.4 Types of Buddhism 9.5 Refuge 9.6 Buddha images 9.7 Shrines, temples and monuments 9.8 Festivals 9.9 Buddhist way of life 9.10 Scriptures Chapter 10: Sikhism 10.1 Guru Nanak 10.2 Guru Angad 10.3 Guru Gobind Rai 10.4 The Khalsa 10.5 Guru Granth Sahib 10.6 Rahit Maryada 10.7 Beliefs 10.8 Birth and initiation 10.9 Gurdwara 10.10 Festivals 10.11 Marriage and death 10.12 Places of pilgrimage Test yourself answers Guide to coursework Appendix 1: Examination paper Appendix 2: Levels of response