
Key words for GCSE Religious Studies.
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altar |
An altar is the structure upon which the Eucharist is celebrated.
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apostolic |
Apostolic succession the transmission of spiritual authority from the apostles through successive popes and bishops.
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succession |
Apostolic succession is the lineage of Popes and Bishops traced back to Peter and the apostles.
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Anselm |
St Anselm was an 11th century Christian philosopher and theologian.
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ascension |
The ascension of Jesus happened forty days after the resurrection.
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Augustine |
St Augustine was a 4th century Christian philosopher and theologian.
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baptism |
Baptism is the ceremony of initiation where a person becomes a child of God and part of the Church.
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beatitudes |
Beatitudes are the blessings taught by Jesus in the sermon on the mount.
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creation |
Creation refers to God bringing the world into existence.
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creator |
Christians believe there is one God, the creator of the universe.
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crucifix |
A crucifix is the image of the cross with Jesus on it.
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conscience |
Christians believe that the conscience is the guiding voice of God within a person.
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denominations |
Denominations are different groups within the Christian faith e.g. Anglican.
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dignity |
Dignity is the belief that humans are worthy of respect and honour.
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discipleship |
Discipleship is the act of following Jesus.
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divine |
The Divine Word is another name for Jesus, the son of God.
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word |
"The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:14) refers to Jesus.
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duty |
To have a duty is to have an obligation to act in a certain way.
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eschatology |
Eschatology is the part of theology concerned with life after death.
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eternity |
Eternity is the concept of endless life after death.
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