Catholic Christianity for Edexcel
2nd Edition
By Victor Watton & Diane Kolka
July 2007
Hodder Murray
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9780340929339
Ages 11-14
240 Pages, Illustrated, 8 1/4 x 10 3/4"
$47.50 paper original
Written by senior examiners and endorsed by Edexcel, this second edition
of Catholic Christianity has been extensively updated to follow the structure,
content and assessment requirements of the Edexcel GCSE in Religious Studies
Specification A, Units C and J.
It has been rewritten and redesigned in order
to improve students experience of studying either the full or short course
GCSE through providing:- exam specific advice, questions and model answers
- new up-to-date photos and examples - additional features to aid learning
such as key terms and summary boxes - a clear, accessible structure to guide
students through the course.This second edition is accompanied by new editions
of the teacher's resource book and revision guide.
- Written by senior examiners from a major awarding body.
- Endorsed by Edexcel.
- Completely revised and updated.
- Exam type questions, tips and model answers to aid assessment.
Table of Contents:
| SECTION C1 BELIEVING IN GOD | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| C1.1 Religious upbringing in a Catholic family and community | ||||
| C1.2 Religious experience | ||||
| C1.3 Design and belief in God | ||||
| C1.4 Causation and belief in God | ||||
| C1.5 The search for meaning and purpose | ||||
| C1.6 Religion and belief in God | ||||
| C1.7 Non-religious explanations of the world | ||||
| C1.8 Non-religious explanations of miracles and agnosticism and atheism | ||||
| C1.9 How unanswered prayers may lead to rejection of belief in God | ||||
| C1.10 Evil and suffering | ||||
| C1.11 The problem of evil and suffering | ||||
| C1.12 How Catholics respond to the problem of evil and suffering | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION C2 MATTERS OF LIFE AND DEATH | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| C2.1 Different Christian attitudes to life after death | ||||
| C2.2 Why Catholics believe in life after death | ||||
| C2.3 Non-religious reasons for believing in life after death | ||||
| C2.4 Why some people do not believe in life after death | ||||
| C2.5 Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life | ||||
| C2.6 The nature of abortion | ||||
| C2.7 Different Christian attitudes to abortion | ||||
| C2.8 Different Christian attitudes to contraception | ||||
| C2.9 The nature of euthanasia | ||||
| C2.10 Different Christian attitudes to euthanasia | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION C3 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| C3.1 Changing attitudes in the United Kingdom to cohabitation and marriage | ||||
| C3.2 Christian attitudes to sex outside marriage | ||||
| C3.3 The purposes of marriage in Christianity | ||||
| C3.4 Changing attitudes to divorce in the United Kingdom | ||||
| C3.5 Different Christian attitudes to divorce | ||||
| C3.6 Changing attitudes to homosexuality in the United Kingdom | ||||
| C3.7 Christian attitudes to homosexuality | ||||
| C3.8 The changing nature of family life in the United Kingdom | ||||
| C3.9 Catholic teachings on family life and its importance | ||||
| C3.10 How churches help with the upbringing of children and keeping the family together | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION C4 SOCIAL HARMONY | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| C4.1 The growth of equal rights for women in the United Kingdom | ||||
| C4.2 Biblical teachings on the roles of men and women | ||||
| C4.3 Different Christian attitudes to the roles of men and women in ministry | ||||
| C4.4 The United Kingdom as a multi-ethnic society | ||||
| C4.5 Problems of prejudice, racism and discrimination | ||||
| C4.6 Catholic teachings that help promote racial harmony | ||||
| C4.7 The contribution of one Christian to racial harmony | ||||
| C4.8 The United Kingdom as a multi-faith society | ||||
| C4.9 Religious freedom and pluralism | ||||
| C4.10 Christian attitudes towards other religions | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION C5.1 RELIGION AND THE MEDIA | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| C5.1.1 The variety and range of specifically religious programmes | ||||
| C5.1.2 One religious programme in depth | ||||
| C5.1.3 How soap operas deal with religious and moral issues | ||||
| C5.1.4 An in-depth study of one such issue | ||||
| C5.1.5 Religious themes in film and television dramas | ||||
| C5.1.6 A study of a religious theme in a film | ||||
| C5.1.7 How religion is dealt with by the media | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION C5.2 RELIGION: WEALTH AND POVERTY | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| C5.2.1 Catholic teachings on wealth | ||||
| C5.2.2 Catholic teachings on stewardship and the relief of poverty | ||||
| C5.2.3 The causes of world poverty | ||||
| C5.2.4 The need for world development | ||||
| C5.2.5 The work of Catholics for the relief of poverty and suffering in the United Kingdom | ||||
| C5.2.6 The work of one Catholic agency for world development | ||||
| C5.2.7 Evaluation issues on wealth and poverty | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION J1 BELIEFS AND VALUES | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| J1.1 Christian beliefs about the nature of God – Unity and Trinity | ||||
| J1.2 God as Father | ||||
| J1.3 God as Creator | ||||
| J1.4 Christian beliefs about Jesus as expressed in the Apostle’s Creed | ||||
| J1.5 Christian beliefs about The Holy Spirit | ||||
| J1.6 The symbols of the Holy Spirit | ||||
| J1.7 Christian beliefs about Sin | ||||
| J1.8 Christian beliefs about Salvation | ||||
| J1.9 Christian values: Love of God | ||||
| J1.10 Christian values: Love of others | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION J2 COMMUNITY AND TRADITION | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| J2.1 The Church as a means to faith | ||||
| J2.2 The Church as a means to salvation | ||||
| J2.3 The Church as: one; Holy; Catholic; Apostolic | ||||
| J2.4 The Church as the Body of Christ | ||||
| J2.5 The Church as the Communion of Saints | ||||
| J2.6 Christian ministry – bishops, priests and deacons | ||||
| J2.7 The role of the laity | ||||
| J2.8 The celibacy of the clergy | ||||
| J2.9 Authority and guidance: The Bible | ||||
| J2.10 Authority and guidance: The tradition from the Apostles | ||||
| J2.11 Authority and guidance: The Magisterium | ||||
| J2.12 Mary: A model for Christian life | ||||
| J2.13 Mary: Worthy of particular devotion | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION J3 WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| J3.1 The Sacraments | ||||
| J3.2 Baptism | ||||
| J3.3 Confirmation | ||||
| J3.4 The Mass: its structure | ||||
| J3.5 The Mass: its importance to Catholics | ||||
| J3.6 The meaning of the Eucharist in other traditions | ||||
| J3.7 Sacraments of Healing: penance and reconciliation | ||||
| J3.8 Sacraments of Healing: Anointing the sick | ||||
| J3.9 Catholic celebrations: Christmas | ||||
| J3.10 Catholic celebrations: Lent | ||||
| J3.11 Catholic celebrations: Holy Week | ||||
| J3.12 Catholic celebrations: Easter | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION J4 LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| J4.1 Christian values in the Ten Commandments: Respect for God | ||||
| J4.2 Christian values in the Ten Commandments: Respect for others | ||||
| J4.3 Sermon on the Mount as the guide for the Christian life | ||||
| J4.4 Sermon on the Mount: Law of Moses | ||||
| J4.5 Sermon on the Mount: Displaying religion | ||||
| J4.6 Sermon on the Mount: Christians and money | ||||
| J4.7 Sermon on the Mount: Christians and Judgement | ||||
| J4.8 Sermon on the Mount: The Golden Rule | ||||
| J4.9 Christian values: Service to others | ||||
| J4.10 Christian values: Compassion and concern for suffering | ||||
| J4.11 Christian values: Helping those in need | ||||
| J4.12 Christian values: Justice for the oppressed | ||||
| J4.13 Two exemplary Christians of the twentieth century | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION J5.1 A PLACE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| J5.1.1 Architecture of a church | ||||
| J5.1.2 Main features of a church | ||||
| J5.1.3 Role and function of a parish priest | ||||
| J5.1.4 Role and function of a church in the parish | ||||
| J5.1.5 The reasons for differences in places of Christian worship | ||||
| J5.1.6 The reasons for different forms of Christian worship | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
| SECTION J5.2 CHRISTIAN VOCATION | ||||
| Introduction | ||||
| J5.2.1 Meaning and varieties of Christian Vocation | ||||
| J5.2.2 Vocation in daily life | ||||
| J5.2.3 Religious communities | ||||
| J5.2.4 Service to God and others through the monastic life | ||||
| J5.2.5 The purpose and practice of one active religious community | ||||
| J5.2.6 The purpose and practice of one contemplative religious community | ||||
| J5.2.7 - The balance between the contemplative and the active life | ||||
| How to answer exam questions | ||||
About the Author(s):
Victor Watton is a bestselling author and Senior Examiner
Diane Kolka is a Senior Examiner
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