Religious Studies GCSE
Religious Studies GCSE
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Paper 1: The study of religions
Paper 1: The study of religions
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 (am)
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 (am)
This exam is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hr 45 minutes
It will consist of the study of two religions: their beliefs and practices
First religion is the Study of Christianity
Second Religion is the Study of Islam
Paper 1 has a common structure of four five-part questions of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks.
Sample papers for Christianity and Islam.
Paper 2: Thematic studies
Paper 2: Thematic studies
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 (pm)
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 (pm)
This exam is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hr 45 minutes
It will consist of the study of these four themes:
Theme A is relationships & families
Theme B is religion & life
Theme D is peace & conflict
Theme F is human rights & social justice
Paper 2 has a common structure of four five-part questions of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks.
Sample paper for Thematic Studies.
Examination Board : AQA and the specification number is 8062. You can see the full specification here.
Examination Board : AQA and the specification number is 8062. You can see the full specification here.
Revision Tips
Revision Tips
Build a bank of scripture quotes and sources of wisdom.
Practise learning contrasting views for every topic.
Study the glossary sheets I have given you which cover all key words and key concepts.
Search on YouTube videos that give great advice & explanation on how to answer 12-marker questions.
Download a past paper and try to answer it with an open book. Then use the mark scheme to get full marks. This is one of the best ways to study. This teaches you exam technique as well.
Make use of the resource links below.
Useful Resources - Revision Websites
Useful Resources - Revision Websites
SaveMyExams: Revision Notes - Go to this link and click on the different sections to revise for Paper 1 & Paper 2. Make sure you click on the relevant topics.
BBC Bitesize: Christianity - Go to this link and click on the different sections to start revising for Paper 1: Christianity.
BBC Bitesize: Islam - Go to this link and click on the different sections to start revising for Paper 1: Islam.
BBC Bitesize: Theme A & D - Go to this link and click on the different sections to start revising for Paper 2: Themes A & D from a Christian perspective.
BBC Bitesize: Theme A & D - Go to this link and click on the different sections to start revising for Paper 2: Themes A & D from an Islamic perspective.
Revision World: Christianity - Go to this link and click on the different sections to extend your learning for Paper 1: Christianity.
Useful Resources - YouTube Videos
Useful Resources - YouTube Videos
No Waffle GCSE: Christian Beliefs - This video playlist covers Christian Beliefs.
Wise Revise: Christian Beliefs - This video playlist covers Christian Beliefs.
No Waffle GCSE: Christian Practices - This video playlist covers Christian Beliefs.
Wise Revise: Christian Practices - This video playlist covers Christian Practices.
No Waffle GCSE: Islamic Beliefs - This video playlist covers Islamic Beliefs.
No Waffle GCSE: Theme A - This video playlist covers Theme A: Relationships & Families.
Wise Revise: Theme A - This video playlist covers Theme A: Relationships & Families.
No Waffle GCSE: Theme B - This video playlist covers Theme B: Religion & Life.
Wise Revise: Theme B - This video playlist covers Theme B: Religion & Life.
No Waffle GCSE: Theme D - This video playlist covers Theme D: Peace & Conflict.
Wise Revise: Theme D - This video playlist covers Theme D: Peace & Conflict.
No Waffle GCSE: Exam Questions - This video playlist covers key points (from Christianity & Islam) and gives a guide to the exam questions.
Wise Revise: Revision Technique - Watch this video playlist to learn how to revise in the most effective way.
Wise Revise: Revision Technique - Watch this video playlist to motivate yourself and learn to revise smart not hard.
Ben Wardle YouTube Channel - If you want content that is more casual and longer, refer to Ben Wardle's page. In the Home section, scroll down to the part that says GCSE Religious Studies Revision (AQA) and the part that says GCSE Themes Revision (AQA Paper 2)
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