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  1. GCSE
  3. Religious Studies AQA A

Religious Studies

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Free AQA A GCSE Religious Studies revision: past papers from 2020–2025 with mark schemes.

Component 1: The study of religions

Buddhism

Christianity

Catholic Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

Judaism

Sikhism

Component 2: Thematic studies

Religious, philosophical and ethical studies

Textual studies

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Paper 1: The study of religionsWritten exam1h 45m102 marks (96 + 6 SPaG)50%
Paper 2: Thematic studiesWritten exam1h 45m99 marks (96 + 3 SPaG)50%

Course aims & skills

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

  • Evaluate religious and philosophical arguments from multiple viewpoints
  • Analyse how religious teachings apply to contemporary ethical issues
  • Reference scripture and sacred texts to support an argument
  • Compare beliefs and practices within and between religions
  • Construct balanced, well-structured extended written answers
  • Explain the influence of religion on individuals, communities and societies
  • Reflect on personal values in light of religious and non-religious worldviews
  • Use specialist religious and philosophical terminology accurately
  • Interpret how sources of religious authority are applied to modern life

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