Summary: Nature of Belief is the ideal text for those taking this popular option module within the Scottish Intermediate Religious Studies course, whether Intermediate 1 or 2. The book closely follows the key topics of the course, including exploring the existence of God, science and belief, and belief and action. Each chapter contains explanatory text, source material with accompanying commentary, facts and figures, and assessment tasks. There is also a final chapter on revision, including further sample assessments, together with student hints and tips.
Part of an established Intermediate Religious Studies series.This is the first book written to cover this course.Joe Walker is already a successful author for the Scottish market.
Table of Contents: The Nature of BeliefThe Existence of God -The Argument from DesignThe First Cause ArgumentReligious Experience: The Case For GodReligious Experience: The Case Against GodSuffering and Evil: The Case Against GodSuffering and Evil: The Case For GodScience and Belief -The Scientific MethodThe Religious MethodThe Beginning of the Universe: ScienceThe Beginning of the Universe: Christian BeliefThe Origin of Life: ScienceThe Origin of Life: ChristianityBelief and Action -Does Religion Promote Social Justice? The Challenge of MarxismDoes Religion Promote Social Justice? Christian ResponsesIs God Real or Imagined? The ChallengeIs God Real or Imagined? Christian ResponsesOppression and Liberation: The Marxist ApproachOppression and Liberation: Christian ApproachesRevision and Study Guide
About the Author(s): Joe Walker is Principal Teacher of Religious Studies at Liberton High School in Edinburgh. He is also an examiner for the SQA.
Readership: Pupils aged 14-17.