What you'll learn
AQA's specified Christian beliefs and the key teachings behind them.
God and creation
- One God who is omnipotent, loving and just; the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
- God as creator (Genesis 1–3); the role of the Word in creation (John 1).
- The problem of evil and Christian responses.
Jesus and salvation
- The incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.
- Sin, the Fall, atonement and salvation by grace, faith and works.
- Heaven, hell and judgement.
Denominations
- Differences between Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant views.
Exam tips
- Support beliefs with a source of authority (Bible reference or Church teaching).
- In 12-mark evaluations, give developed arguments on both sides and a justified conclusion.
Common mistakes
- Treating the Trinity as three gods.
- Giving opinions without any teaching to back them.