The “The Existence of God and Revelation” Personal Learning Checklist (PLC)

About this resource

The “The Existence of God and Revelation” Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) produced by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) is a revision and self-assessment resource designed to support GCSE Religious Studies thematic studies. The checklist breaks the topic into clear learning statements aligned with the GCSE specification, including philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God such as the Design Argument, First Cause Argument, and debates surrounding evil and suffering. It also covers key concepts related to revelation, including general and special revelation, miracles, visions, and different understandings of the nature of the divine.

Students can use the checklist to assess their confidence in each area, helping them identify gaps in knowledge and focus their revision more effectively. For teachers, the PLC acts as a formative assessment tool that highlights misconceptions and supports targeted revision activities. Overall, the resource helps structure revision, reinforce philosophical concepts, and prepare students to evaluate religious and non-religious perspectives in GCSE Religious Studies examinations.