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  1. GCSE
  3. Religious Studies Edexcel A

Religious Studies

Spec 1RA0

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

Study of Religion

Catholic Christianity

Christianity

Islam

Study of Second Religion

Catholic Christianity

Christianity

Islam

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Sikhism

Philosophy and Ethics

Catholic Christianity

Christianity

Islam

Textual Studies

Mark's Gospel

The Qur'an

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Study of ReligionWritten exam1h 45m102 marks50%
Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second ReligionWritten exam50m51 marks25%
Paper 3 or Paper 4: Philosophy and Ethics / Textual StudiesWritten exam50m51 marks25%

Course aims & skills

Edexcel 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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