Spec 8RS0
Free Edexcel AS Level Religious Studies revision: past papers from 2017–2025 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
