By Revision Genie
Beliefs and Teachings
Unit 1
The Trinity in Catholic Christianity
Biblical Teachings on the Trinity
Creation in Genesis 1-3
Literal vs Metaphorical Creation Views
God’s Nature: Creator and Benevolent
Humanity Created in God’s Image
Dominion vs Stewardship
The Incarnation of Jesus
Scriptural Evidence for Incarnation
Events of the Paschal Mystery
Salvation and Grace in Catholic Beliefs
Catholic Beliefs on Life After Death
Resurrection, Judgment, Heaven, Hell
Purgatory in Catholic Eschatology
The Sacramental Nature of Reality
The Seven Sacraments Explained
Divergent Christian Views on Sacraments
Structure and Significance of the Mass
The Eucharist as Source of Christian Life
Christian Attitudes to Liturgical Worship
Catholic Funeral Rites and Practices
Communion with the Deceased in Funerals
Types of Prayer in Catholic Worship
The Lord’s Prayer and Its Significance
Set Prayers vs Informal Prayers
Popular Piety: Rosary, Adoration, Stations
Pilgrimage in Catholic Practice
Pilgrimage Sites: Lourdes, Rome, Walsingham
Catholic Social Teaching Principles
Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats
CAFOD: Catholic Aid and Development
Catholic Mission and Evangelism
The Role of the Bible in Catholicism
Bible Structure: Old and New Testament
Interpretation of the Bible in Catholicism
Conciliar and Pontifical Magisterium
Key Documents of Vatican II
The Church as Body of Christ and People of God
The Four Marks of the Church
Mary as a Model of Faith and Charity
Sources of Ethical Decision Making
Natural Law and Virtue Ethics
Primacy of Conscience in Catholicism
Church Architecture and Design
Internal Features of Catholic Churches
Sacred Objects in Catholic Worship
Religious Art: Paintings and Frescoes
Sculptures and Statues in Catholicism
Symbolism in Religious Art
Drama in Catholic Expression
Traditional Music in Catholic Worship
Contemporary Music in Catholic Worship
Unit 2
Practices
The Seven Sacraments
Symbolism in Sacraments
Liturgical Worship in Catholic Christianity
Structure of the Catholic Mass
The Eucharist: Source and Summit
Divergent Views on Liturgical Worship
The Catholic Funeral Rite
Communion with the Deceased
Eternal Life in the Funeral Rite
The Nature of Prayer in Catholicism
Set Prayers and Their Importance
Informal Prayer in Catholic Worship
The Lord’s Prayer in Catholic Practice
Forms of Popular Piety: The Rosary
Forms of Popular Piety: Eucharistic Adoration
Forms of Popular Piety: Stations of the Cross
Divergent Views on Popular Piety
The Purpose of Catholic Pilgrimage
Significance of Lourdes in Pilgrimage
Significance of Jerusalem in Pilgrimage
Significance of Rome in Pilgrimage
Significance of Walsingham in Pilgrimage
Catholic Social Teaching: Justice
Catholic Social Teaching: Peace and Reconciliation
The Work of CAFOD
History of Catholic Mission
Local Catholic Evangelism Practices
National Catholic Evangelism Practices
Global Catholic Evangelism Practices
Jesus’ Commission and Evangelii Gaudium
Unit 3
Sources of Wisdom and Authority
The Structure of the Bible
Literary Forms in the Bible
The Bible as the Word of God
Divergent Views on Biblical Authority
Catholic Interpretation of the Bible
The Magisterium: Definition and Function
Conciliar Magisterium
Pontifical Magisterium
The Second Vatican Council: Overview
Dei Verbum: Scripture and Tradition
Lumen Gentium: The Church's Mission
Sacrosanctum Concilium: Liturgical Reform
Gaudium et Spes: Church in the Modern World
The Church as the Body of Christ
The Church as the People of God
Divergent Christian Views on the Church
Mary as Model of the Church
Mary's Role in Salvation
Mary as Model of Faith and Charity
Jesus as Source of Moral Teaching
Jesus as Fulfillment of the Law
Natural Law in Catholic Teaching
The Primacy of Conscience
Virtue Ethics in Catholicism
Divergent Views on Ethical Decision Making
Unit 4
Forms of Expression and Ways of Life
Catholic Church Architecture and Design
Symbolism in Catholic Church Features
The Lectern and its Role
The Altar and its Meaning
The Crucifix as a Symbol of Redemption
The Tabernacle in Catholic Worship
Sacred Vessels in Catholic Worship
Sarcophagi and their Religious Significance
Hunger Cloths in Catholic Tradition
Paintings in Catholic Churches
Frescoes and their Religious Meaning
Drawings in Catholic Worship Spaces
Sculptures in Catholic Churches
Statues and their Use in Worship
Symbolism in Catholic Religious Art
The Cross as a Religious Symbol
The Fish Symbol in Christianity
Chi-Rho and its Meaning
The Dove in Christian Symbolism
Alpha and Omega Symbols
Symbols of the Four Evangelists
Mystery Plays in Catholic Tradition
Passion Plays and their Role
Drama as Expression of Belief
Plainchant and its Religious Use
Psalms in Catholic Worship
Contemporary Worship Songs
The Role of Music in the Mass
Divergent Uses of Music in Worship
Religious Imagery in Catholic Art
Divergent Views on Church Decoration
Community Life in Catholic Tradition
The Role of Art in Religious Expression
Purpose of Religious Symbols in Worship
Examining Divergent Christian Views on Art
How Architecture Reflects Beliefs
The Use of Drama in Religious Settings
Understanding Religious Imagery
Comparison of Traditional and Modern Music
Sacred Objects and Their Significance
How Art Contributes to Worship
The Role of Artists in Expressing Belief
Examining Catholic Church Furniture
Divergent Christian Attitudes to Art
The Importance of Religious Symbols
The Use of Religious Literature in Worship
Unit 5
Second Religion Study
Biblical Understandings of the Trinity
Creation in Catholic Christianity
Humanity in the Image of God
The Paschal Mystery
Salvation and Grace in Catholic Christianity
Catholic Beliefs About Eschatology
Prayer in Catholic Christianity
Forms of Popular Piety in Catholic Christianity
Pilgrimage in Catholic Christianity
Catholic Social Teaching
The Trinity in Christianity
Creation in Christianity
The Incarnation of Jesus in Christianity
The Last Days of Jesus’ Life
Salvation and Atonement in Christianity
Christian Beliefs About Eschatology
The Problem of Evil and Suffering
Solutions to Evil and Suffering in Christianity
Christian Worship Practices
Sacraments in Christian Traditions
Prayer in Christian Life
Pilgrimage in Christianity
Christian Religious Celebrations
Missionary and Evangelical Work in Christianity
The Role of Local Churches in Communities
The Church’s Role in the Global Community
The Six Beliefs of Islam
The Five Roots in Shi’a Islam
The Nature of Allah in Islam
Risalah and Prophethood in Islam
Muslim Holy Books
Malaikah (Angels) in Islam
Predestination in Islam
Muslim Beliefs About Akhirah
The Ten Obligatory Acts in Shi’a Islam
Shahadah in Islam
Salah in Islam
Sawm and the Night of Power
Zakah and Khums in Islam
Hajj in Islam
Jihad in Islam
Islamic Festivals and Commemorations
The Life of the Buddha
Dhamma and Dependent Origination
The First Noble Truth
The Second Noble Truth
The Third Noble Truth and Nibbana
The Fourth Noble Truth and Eightfold Path
Human Life and Five Khandas
Unit 6
Philosophy and Ethics
Revelation as Evidence for God
Visions as Evidence for God
Miracles as Evidence for God
The Design Argument
The Cosmological Argument
Solutions to the Problem of Evil
Religious and Non-Religious Views on Evil
Marriage in Religious Teachings
The Purpose of Marriage
Divergent Views on Marriage
Sexual Relationships in Religion
Premarital and Extramarital Sex
Contraception and Religious Beliefs
The Role of Family in Religion
Parenting and Religious Values
Divergent Views on Family Structures
Gender Equality in Religion
Religious Teachings on Gender Roles
Divergent Views on Gender Equality
The Importance of Family in Society
The Role of Religion in Modern Families
Challenges to Religious Family Values
The Impact of Secularism on Families
Examining Religious Texts on Relationships
Ethical Issues in Modern Relationships
Religious Responses to Divorce
Religious Responses to Same-Sex Marriage
The Role of Religion in Gender Advocacy
Exam Techniques for Philosophy Questions
Exam Techniques for Ethics Questions
Unit 7
Textual Studies
Introduction to Textual Studies
The Structure of Mark's Gospel
The Historical Context of Mark's Gospel
The Identity of Jesus in Mark's Gospel
Miracles in Mark's Gospel
Parables in Mark's Gospel
The Passion Narrative in Mark's Gospel
The Resurrection in Mark's Gospel
Discipleship in Mark's Gospel
Key Themes in Mark's Gospel
The Role of Faith in Mark's Gospel
The Nature of Authority in Mark's Gospel
The Use of Symbolism in Mark's Gospel
The Qur'an: Structure and Compilation
The Historical Context of the Qur'an
Beliefs about Allah in the Qur'an
The Role of Prophets in the Qur'an
The Lives of Key Prophets in the Qur'an
The Concept of Revelation in the Qur'an
Themes of Justice and Mercy in the Qur'an
The Qur'an and Human Responsibility
The Qur'an on Life After Death
The Role of Angels in the Qur'an
The Qur'an's Teachings on Predestination
The Qur'an's Guidance for Daily Life
Interpreting Symbolism in the Qur'an
Comparing Mark's Gospel and the Qur'an
Examining Divergent Interpretations of Mark's Gospel
Examining Divergent Interpretations of the Qur'an
The Influence of Texts on Modern Religious Practice
Exam Techniques for Textual Studies Questions
Common Misunderstandings in Textual Studies