AQA · 8062
Religious Studies A GCSE
The beliefs, teachings and practices of two religions, plus four thematic studies in religious, philosophical and ethical questions.
Specification points
8
0 with marked evidence
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How it is assessed
- Paper 1 — The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices, 1h 45m (50%).
- Paper 2 — Thematic studies, 1h 45m (50%).
Exam-style practice papers
Religious Studies practice paper: beliefs and ethical themes
Exam-style questions on beliefs, practices and ethical argument, with marked explanations.
Not yet attempted.
Sit this paperSpecification content and progress
Paper 1
- Paper 1Christian beliefs and teachingsNot started
Explain the nature of God, creation, the afterlife, Jesus and salvation, with reference to sources of authority.
- Paper 1Christian practicesNot started
Explain worship, sacraments, pilgrimage, festivals and the role of the Church locally and worldwide.
- Paper 1A second religionNot started
Explain the beliefs, teachings and practices of a second studied religion, including its diversity.
Paper 2
- Theme ARelationships and familiesNot started
Discuss marriage, family, gender equality and contrasting religious and non-religious views.
- Theme BReligion and lifeNot started
Discuss origins of the universe and life, stewardship, animal use and questions of abortion and euthanasia.
- Theme DPeace and conflictNot started
Discuss violence, just war, holy war, pacifism, terrorism and responses to victims of war.
- Theme ECrime and punishmentNot started
Discuss causes of crime, aims of punishment, forgiveness and the death penalty.
Both papers
- SkillsEvaluation and argumentNot started
Build reasoned arguments with religious teaching, contrasting views and a justified conclusion.