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Religious Studies
AQA GCSE Religious Studies
Paper 1

AQA GCSE Religious Studies · 8061

AQA GCSE Religious Studies Paper 1

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Marks: 102
Weighting: 100% of the GCSE

From the AQA specification (opens in a new tab), Version 1.4 1 September 2025, PDF page 7.

2 sections · 60 revision notes · 34 past papers

What’s on Paper 1

3.1 The study of religions: beliefs and teachings

Christianity · Islam · Judaism · Buddhism35 notes

3.1.1 Christianity

The nature of God
Christian beliefs about creation

Paper 1 past papers

June 2025 Paper 1: Buddhism
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June 2025 Paper 1: Christianity
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June 2025 Paper 1: Islam
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June 2025 Paper 1: Judaism
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June 2025 Paper 1: Themes
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June 2024 Paper 1: Buddhism
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Christian beliefs about the afterlife

The incarnation and Jesus as the Son of God

The crucifixion, resurrection and ascension

Sin and original sin

The means of salvation

The role of Christ in salvation

3.1.2 Islam

Articles of faith and roots of Usul ad-Din
Tawhid
The nature of God
Angels
Predestination and human freedom
Akhirah
Risalah and Prophethood
The holy books
The imamate in Shi'a Islam

3.1.3 Judaism

The nature of God
The divine presence
Beliefs about life after death
The nature and role of the Messiah
The promised land and the Covenant with Abraham
The Covenant at Sinai
Key moral principles
The importance of the sanctity of human life
Free will and the 613 mitzvot
Mitzvot between humans and God and among humans

3.1.4 Buddhism

The concept of Dhamma (Dharma)
Dependent arising
The Three Marks of Existence
The human personality
Human destiny
Life and significance of the Buddha
The Four Noble Truths
Ethical teachings

The study of religions: beliefs and teachings overview

3.2 Thematic studies: religious, philosophical and ethical studies

Relationships and families · Religion, peace and conflict25 notes

3.2.1 Relationships and families

Human sexuality
Sexual relationships
Contraception and family planning
The nature and purpose of marriage
Same-sex marriage and cohabitation
Divorce
Ethical arguments related to divorce
The nature of families
The purpose of families
Contemporary family issues
The roles of men and women
Gender equality
Gender prejudice and discrimination

3.2.2 Religion, peace and conflict

Meaning and significance of peace and justice
Violence
Terrorism
Reasons for war

Thematic studies: religious, philosophical and ethical studies overview

June 2024 Paper 1: Christianity

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June 2024 Paper 1: Islam

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June 2024 Paper 1: Judaism

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June 2024 Paper 1: Themes

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All AQA GCSE Religious Studies past papers

Just war theory

Religion and belief as causes of war

Nuclear weapons

Weapons of mass destruction

Religion and peace-making

Religious responses to the victims of war