AQA GCSE Religious Studies B key terms

The ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ acclamation, sung or said during the Eucharistic Prayer to praise God’s holiness.

The Jewish council of religious leaders, including chief priests, elders and scribes, before which Jesus was brought.

The adversary who opposes God and tests Jesus in Mark’s wilderness account.

Anselm’s explanation that Christ’s freely offered obedience makes good the offence of human sin against God’s honour.

Fasting undertaken as an act of worship; during Ramadan, Muslims who are required to fast abstain from food, drink and other prohibited activities from dawn to sunset.

Making seven journeys between Safa and Marwah, remembering Hajira’s search for water for Isma’il.

The Bible, regarded by Christians as sacred writing and a source of authority for belief and life.

The title identifying Muhammad as the final prophet, after whom there will be no further prophets.

A council of Catholic Church leaders held in 1962–65 which agreed changes to Church practice and doctrine; an example of conciliar Magisterium.

Not based on religious belief or religious authority; secular does not necessarily mean hostile to religion.

The ordered ritual meal at Pesach during which the Exodus story is retold using symbolic foods.

Putting commitment to Jesus ahead of selfish desires, personal comfort or advantage.

Prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s sex.

The Jewish weekly holy day of rest, observed from Friday sunset until nightfall on Saturday.

The Muslim declaration of faith that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.

The prescribed Jewish method of slaughtering permitted mammals and birds for food.

God's divine presence, understood as God dwelling among people and being experienced in the world.

A Jewish declaration of faith in the one God, associated with the command to love God wholeheartedly.

Associating anything or anyone with Allah, contrary to belief in his oneness.

The first seven-day period of mourning following the funeral, during which close relatives traditionally remain at home and receive support.

A trained and qualified person who performs shechitah.

A ram's horn sounded during Jewish worship, particularly at Rosh Hashanah and at the end of Yom Kippur.

A Jewish prayer book containing prayers and orders of worship for use at home and in the synagogue.

An action, thought or failure to act that goes against God’s will and damages relationships with God and others.

The agreement between God and the Israelites at Mount Sinai, mediated through Moses, requiring the people to keep God's commandments.

The six central beliefs of Sunni Islam: God’s oneness, angels, holy books, prophets, predestination and the Day of Judgement.

Fairness within society, including concern for the needs and dignity of poor and powerless people.