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Religious Studies (Short Course)

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Free AQA Short Course GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course) revision: past papers from 2020–2025 with mark schemes.

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AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Beliefs, teachings and ethical studiesWritten exam1h 45m102 marks (96 + 6 SPaG)100%

Course aims & skills

AQA Short Course GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course) 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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