Jon Mayled is a chief examiner. He is author and editor of many popular books for the GCSE and GCE specifications.Jill Oliphant was formerly Head of Religious Studies at Angley School in Kent, UK.Sam Pillay is Subject Leader in Religious Studies at the Axe Valley Academy in Devon, UK..Matthew Taylor is an experienced examiner and Headmaster of King's College (HMC), the British School of Madrid.

• Acknowledgements, How to use this book, Answering examination questions, Timeline. PART I PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. Ancient philosophical influences. 1 Plato. 2 Aristotle. 3 Soul, mind and body. The existence of God. 4 Arguments based on observation. 5 Arguments based on reason: the ontological argument. God and the world. 6 Religious experience. 7 The problem of evil. PART II RELIGIOUS ETHICS. 8 What is ethics? 9 Moral absolutism and moral relativism. Normative ethical theories: religious approaches. 10 Natural moral law. 11 Situation ethics. Normative ethical theories. 12 Kantian ethics. 13 Utilitarianism. Applied Ethics. 14 Euthanasia. 15 Business ethics. PART III DEVELOPMENTS IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT. 16 Introduction. Insight. 17 Augustine’s teaching on human nature. 18 Death and the afterlife. Foundations. 19 Knowledge of God’s existence. 20 The person of Jesus Christ. Living. 21 Christian moral principles. 22 Christian moral action. Glossary, Bibliography, Index.

"This book skilfully combines friendly and accessible content, helpful summaries and review questions, and clear guidance on how to prepare for the examinations. Highly recommended."Alan Brine, former HMI and Ofsted Religious Education subject adviser, UK"The perfect ‘one-stop’ text book for both students and teachers alike, this is a must buy text. Each chapter progresses through the course in a clear and logical development of thought and whilst thorough and detailed, it is written in a style that is accessible. The lay-out is designed to be friendly for pupils and contains helpful questions and thought points to consolidate learning, whilst the content delivers enough detail to support teachers in their delivery of the subject."Martin Malton-Earl, Lead for Social and Ethical Studies, The King Edward VI School, Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

Jon Mayled is a chief examiner. He is author and editor of many popular books for the GCSE and GCE specifications.Jill Oliphant was formerly Head of Religious Studies at Angley School in Kent, UK.Sam Pillay is Subject Leader in Religious Studies at the Axe Valley Academy in Devon, UK..Matthew Taylor is an experienced examiner and Headmaster of King's College (HMC), the British School of Madrid.

• Acknowledgements, How to use this book, Answering examination questions, Timeline. PART I PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. Ancient philosophical influences. 1 Plato. 2 Aristotle. 3 Soul, mind and body. The existence of God. 4 Arguments based on observation. 5 Arguments based on reason: the ontological argument. God and the world. 6 Religious experience. 7 The problem of evil. PART II RELIGIOUS ETHICS. 8 What is ethics? 9 Moral absolutism and moral relativism. Normative ethical theories: religious approaches. 10 Natural moral law. 11 Situation ethics. Normative ethical theories. 12 Kantian ethics. 13 Utilitarianism. Applied Ethics. 14 Euthanasia. 15 Business ethics. PART III DEVELOPMENTS IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT. 16 Introduction. Insight. 17 Augustine’s teaching on human nature. 18 Death and the afterlife. Foundations. 19 Knowledge of God’s existence. 20 The person of Jesus Christ. Living. 21 Christian moral principles. 22 Christian moral action. Glossary, Bibliography, Index.

"This book skilfully combines friendly and accessible content, helpful summaries and review questions, and clear guidance on how to prepare for the examinations. Highly recommended."Alan Brine, former HMI and Ofsted Religious Education subject adviser, UK"The perfect ‘one-stop’ text book for both students and teachers alike, this is a must buy text. Each chapter progresses through the course in a clear and logical development of thought and whilst thorough and detailed, it is written in a style that is accessible. The lay-out is designed to be friendly for pupils and contains helpful questions and thought points to consolidate learning, whilst the content delivers enough detail to support teachers in their delivery of the subject."Martin Malton-Earl, Lead for Social and Ethical Studies, The King Edward VI School, Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

Jon Mayled is a chief examiner. He is author and editor of many popular books for the GCSE and GCE specifications.Jill Oliphant was formerly Head of Religious Studies at Angley School in Kent, UK.Sam Pillay is Subject Leader in Religious Studies at the Axe Valley Academy in Devon, UK..Matthew Taylor is an experienced examiner and Headmaster of King's College (HMC), the British School of Madrid.

• Acknowledgements, How to use this book, Answering examination questions, Timeline. PART I PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. Ancient philosophical influences. 1 Plato. 2 Aristotle. 3 Soul, mind and body. The existence of God. 4 Arguments based on observation. 5 Arguments based on reason: the ontological argument. God and the world. 6 Religious experience. 7 The problem of evil. PART II RELIGIOUS ETHICS. 8 What is ethics? 9 Moral absolutism and moral relativism. Normative ethical theories: religious approaches. 10 Natural moral law. 11 Situation ethics. Normative ethical theories. 12 Kantian ethics. 13 Utilitarianism. Applied Ethics. 14 Euthanasia. 15 Business ethics. PART III DEVELOPMENTS IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT. 16 Introduction. Insight. 17 Augustine’s teaching on human nature. 18 Death and the afterlife. Foundations. 19 Knowledge of God’s existence. 20 The person of Jesus Christ. Living. 21 Christian moral principles. 22 Christian moral action. Glossary, Bibliography, Index.

"This book skilfully combines friendly and accessible content, helpful summaries and review questions, and clear guidance on how to prepare for the examinations. Highly recommended."Alan Brine, former HMI and Ofsted Religious Education subject adviser, UK"The perfect ‘one-stop’ text book for both students and teachers alike, this is a must buy text. Each chapter progresses through the course in a clear and logical development of thought and whilst thorough and detailed, it is written in a style that is accessible. The lay-out is designed to be friendly for pupils and contains helpful questions and thought points to consolidate learning, whilst the content delivers enough detail to support teachers in their delivery of the subject."Martin Malton-Earl, Lead for Social and Ethical Studies, The King Edward VI School, Morpeth, Northumberland, UK