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 Belief
The Existence of God -
The Argument from Design
The First Cause Argument
Religious Experience: The Case For God
Religious Experience: The Case Against God
Suffering and Evil: The Case Against God
Suffering and Evil: The Case For God
Science and Belief -
The Scientific Method
The Religious Method
The Beginning of the Universe: Science
The Beginning of the Universe: Christian Belief
The Origin of Life: Science
The Origin of Life: Christianity
Belief and Action -
Does Religion Promote Social Justice? The Challenge of Marxism
Does Religion Promote Social Justice? Christian Responses
Is God Real or Imagined? The Challenge
Is God Real or Imagined? Christian Responses
Oppression and Liberation: The Marxist Approach
Oppression and Liberation: Christian Approaches
Revision 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.