Religion and Science

What the resources cover

This unit sits in the Philosophy of Religion strand of Religion and theology. Most of what is listed is mind maps, with flashcard decks, a few notes and a small set of quizzes alongside them. The central question is how scientific accounts of the universe and humanity compare with religious ones, mainly Christian ones.

Several resources set out the science first. The note Origins of the Universe covers the Big Bang theory, then looks at how liberal Christians, literal Christians and Buddhists respond to it. The mind map Christianity: Science & Belief walks through the scientific method, from observation and hypothesis to experiment.

Others focus on belief. The mind map The Origins of the Universe sorts Christian beliefs, from biblical literalists to more conservative views. Smaller maps cover creationism, evolution and the Big Bang, and genetic engineering with its key words.

Where to start

1. Open the mind map Religion and Science AQA Religious Studies GCSE for an overview of creation in Christianity, including the six days described in the Bible.
2. Read the note Origins of the Universe to see the Big Bang theory and the different religious responses side by side.
3. Move to The Origins of the Universe mind map to sort out the types of Christian belief.
4. Finish with a flashcard deck, such as Christian attitudes to the origins of the universe, to fix key terms and quotations.

Using quizzes and maps together

The quizzes here are few, so use them well. One Religion and Science Quiz asks you to match Bible quotations, such as Genesis 1:28, to statements. Another asks what the Big Bang theory is, how old science says the universe is, and what evidence supports it.

Try a quiz after reading a map, not before. Note the questions you missed, then go back to the matching branch of the map. Teachers can pair a map with a quiz as a short starter or a closing check.

Choosing between similar resources

Many maps share the same title, so scan a few. Some follow a specific exam board, such as the AQA map above, and others are broader. Pick the one whose branches match your course, and use the others to fill gaps.

Everything here was made by GoConqr users, so detail and style vary. That is a strength: you can compare how different students organized the same topic.

Next step

Open one mind map today, read it through once, then try a quiz and see which branches you can already explain.