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  1. A Level
  3. Religious Studies Edexcel

Religious Studies

Spec 9RS0

Free Edexcel A Level Religious Studies revision: past papers from 2018–2025 with mark schemes.

Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion

Philosophical issues and questions

The nature and influence of religious experience

Problems of evil and suffering

Religious language

Works of scholars

Influences of developments in religious belief

Paper 2: Religion and Ethics

Significant concepts in issues or debates in religion and ethics

A study of three ethical theories

Application of ethical theories to issues of importance

Ethical language

Deontology, Virtue Ethics and the works of scholars

Medical ethics: beginning and end of life issues

Paper 3: New Testament Studies

Social, historical and religious context of the New Testament

Texts and interpretation of the Person of Jesus

Interpreting the text and issues of relationship, purpose and authorship

Ways of interpreting the scripture

Texts and interpretation: the Kingdom of God, conflict, the death and resurrection of Jesus

Scientific and historical-critical challenges, ethical living and the works of scholars

Paper 4: Study of Religion

Option 4A: Buddhism

Option 4B: Christianity

Option 4C: Hinduism

Option 4D: Islam

Option 4E: Judaism

Option 4F: Sikhism

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion — choose 3 of 4Written exam2h80 marks33.33%
Paper 2: Religion and Ethics — choose 3 of 4Written exam2h80 marks33.33%
Paper 3: New Testament Studies — choose 3 of 4Written exam2h80 marks33.33%
Paper 4: Study of Religion — choose 3 of 4Written exam2h80 marks33.33%

Course aims & skills

Edexcel A Level Religious Studies builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • evaluate philosophical arguments for and against religious belief
  • construct well-reasoned written arguments
  • apply ethical theories to contemporary moral issues
  • analyse the views and arguments of named scholars
  • interpret and evaluate religious or biblical texts
  • use specialist religious, philosophical and ethical terminology accurately
  • assess the strengths and weaknesses of competing viewpoints
  • synthesise knowledge across topics in an extended essay
  • reflect on and articulate personal values in light of study

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