AQA•8062
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A
2 sections · 246 revision notes, with key terms, exam tips and past papers
Starts with Concept of Dhamma, free to read.
Specification
Paper 1
3.1 Study of Religions: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices
Buddhism · Christianity · Catholic Christianity · Hinduism · Islam · Judaism · Sikhism118 notes
3.1.1 Buddhism
- Concept of Dhamma Free
- Dependent Arising Pro
- Three Marks of Existence Pro
- Human Personality Pro
- Human Destiny Pro
- Life of the Buddha Pro
- Four Noble Truths Pro
- Places of Worship Pro
- Puja and Devotional Ritual Pro
- Meditation Practices Pro
- Death and Mourning Ceremonies Pro
- Festivals and Retreats Pro
- Ethical Teachings Pro
- Five Moral Precepts Pro
- Six Perfections in Mahayana Pro
3.1.2 Christianity
- Nature of God Pro
- Beliefs About Creation Pro
- Beliefs About the Afterlife Pro
- Jesus Christ and Salvation 2 notes
- Forms of Worship Pro
- Significance of Prayer Pro
- Role and Meaning of Sacraments 2 notes
- Pilgrimage and Celebrations 2 notes
- Church in the Local Community Pro
- Mission, Evangelism and Growth Pro
- Worldwide Church Pro
3.1.3 Catholic Christianity
- Trinity Pro
- Creation Pro
- Incarnation Pro
- Redemption Pro
- Life After Death Pro
- Meaning of Sacrament Pro
- Seven Sacraments Pro
- Prayer Pro
- Popular Piety Pro
- Role of Pilgrimage Pro
- Funeral Rite Pro
- Duty to Love Our Neighbour Pro
- Mission and Evangelism Pro
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Pro
- Corrymeela Community or Pax Christi Pro
3.1.4 Hinduism
- Brahman Pro
- Features of the Divine Pro
- Presentations of the Divine Pro
- Matter and Cosmology Pro
- Concept of Atman Pro
- Cycle of Birth and Death Pro
- Free Will and Suffering Pro
- Personal Virtues Pro
- Four Aims of Human Life Pro
- Meaning of Dharma Pro
- Places of Worship Pro
- Forms of Worship and Meditation Pro
- Representations of the Divine Pro
- Sacred Festivals Pro
- Four Paths Towards Yoga Pro
- Pilgrimage Pro
- Environmental Projects and Charities Pro
3.1.5 Islam
3.1.6 Judaism
- Nature of God Pro
- Divine Presence Pro
- Life After Death Pro
- Role of the Messiah Pro
- Abrahamic Covenant Pro
- Covenant at Sinai Pro
- Moral Principles Pro
- Sanctity of Human Life Pro
- Free Will and Mitzvot Pro
- Categories of Mitzvot Pro
- Importance of the Synagogue Pro
- Features of Synagogues Pro
- Public Acts of Worship Pro
- Significance of Shabbat Pro
- Private Worship Pro
- Tenakh and Talmud Pro
- Life Cycle Rituals Pro
- Dietary Laws Pro
- Jewish Festivals Pro
3.1.7 Sikhism
- God in the Mool Mantra Pro
- God as Creator Pro
- Nature of Human Life Pro
- Karma, Rebirth, and Mukti Pro
- Stages of Liberation Pro
- Being Gurmukh Pro
- Oneness of Humanity Pro
- Expression of Equality Pro
- Sewa (Selfless Service) Pro
- Role of the Sangat Pro
- Features of the Gurdwara Pro
- Gurdwara in the Community Pro
- Prayer in the Home Pro
- Akhand Path Pro
- Significance of Langar Pro
- Meditating on God's Name Pro
- Sikh Festivals Pro
- Historical Gurdwaras Pro
- Birth and Naming Ceremonies Pro
- Amrit Sanskar Pro
- Names Singh and Kaur Pro
Paper 2
3.2 Thematic Studies
Relationships and Families · Religion and Life · Existence of God and Revelation · Religion, Peace and Conflict · Religion, Crime and Punishment · Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice · St Mark's Gospel: Life of Jesus · St Mark's Gospel: Truths128 notes
3.2.1.1 Relationships and Families
- Contrasting Beliefs on Relationships and Families 3 notes
- Human Sexuality Pro
- Sex Before and Outside Marriage Pro
- Contraception and Family Planning Pro
- Nature and Purpose of Marriage Pro
- Same-Sex Marriage and Cohabitation Pro
- Divorce and Remarriage Pro
- Ethical Arguments on Divorce Pro
- Nature of Families Pro
- Purpose of Families Pro
- Contemporary Family Issues Pro
- Roles of Men and Women Pro
- Gender Equality Pro
- Gender Prejudice and Discrimination Pro
3.2.1.2 Religion and Life
- Contrasting Beliefs on Religion and Life 3 notes
- Origins of the Universe Pro
- Value of the World and Environmental Duty Pro
- Use and Abuse of the Environment Pro
- Use and Abuse of Animals Pro
- Origins of Human Life Pro
- Sanctity and Quality of Life Pro
- Abortion Pro
- Ethical Arguments on Abortion Pro
- Euthanasia Pro
- Beliefs About Death and Afterlife Pro
3.2.1.3 Existence of God and Revelation
- Contrasting Beliefs on God and Revelation Pro
- Design Argument Pro
- First Cause Argument Pro
- Argument From Miracles Pro
- Evil and Suffering Pro
- Scientific Arguments Against God Pro
- Special Revelation Pro
- Enlightenment as Revelation Pro
- General Revelation Pro
- Divine Characteristics from Revelation Pro
- Value of Revelation and Enlightenment Pro
3.2.1.4 Religion, Peace and Conflict
- Contrasting Beliefs on Peace and Conflict Pro
- Peace, Justice, Forgiveness, Reconciliation Pro
- Violence and Protest Pro
- Terrorism Pro
- Reasons for War Pro
- Just War Theory Pro
- Holy War Pro
- Pacifism Pro
- Religion as a Cause of Conflict Pro
- Nuclear Weapons Pro
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Pro
- Religion and Peacemaking Pro
- Religious Responses to Victims of War Pro
3.2.1.5 Religion, Crime and Punishment
- Contrasting Beliefs on Crime and Punishment 3 notes
- Good and Evil Intentions and Actions Pro
- Reasons for Crime Pro
- Views on Lawbreakers Pro
- Views on Different Types of Crime Pro
- Aims of Punishment Pro
- Treatment of Criminals Pro
- Forgiveness in Punishment Pro
- Death Penalty Pro
- Ethical Arguments on the Death Penalty Pro
3.2.1.6 Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice
- Contrasting Beliefs on Rights and Justice 3 notes
- Prejudice and Discrimination in Religion Pro
- Equality and Freedom of Religion Pro
- Human Rights and Responsibilities Pro
- Social Justice Pro
- Racial Prejudice and Discrimination Pro
- Ethical Arguments on Racial Discrimination Pro
- Attitudes Towards Wealth Pro
- Responsibilities of Wealth Pro
- Exploitation of the Poor Pro
- Responsibilities of the Poor Pro
- Charity Pro
3.2.2.1 St Mark's Gospel: Life of Jesus
- John's Preparation for Jesus' Ministry Pro
- Jesus' Baptism and Temptation Pro
- Healing of the Paralysed Man Pro
- Jairus' Daughter Pro
- Rejection at Nazareth Pro
- Feeding of the Five Thousand Pro
- Conversation at Caesarea Philippi Pro
- Transfiguration of Jesus Pro
- Jesus' Passion Prediction Pro
- Request of James and John Pro
- Healing of Bartimaeus Pro
- Entry Into Jerusalem Pro
- Last Supper Pro
- Jesus in Gethsemane Pro
- Trial Before Jewish Authorities Pro
- Trial Before Pilate Pro
- Crucifixion and Burial Pro
- Empty Tomb Pro
- Titles of Jesus Pro
- Significance of Jesus' Titles Pro
- St Mark's Portrayal of Jesus Pro
- Differing Beliefs on the Last Supper Pro
- Significance of the Resurrection Pro
- Authority of St Mark's Gospel Pro
3.2.2.2 St Mark's Gospel: Truths
- Parable of the Sower Pro
- Parable of the Growing Seed Pro
- Parable of the Mustard Seed Pro
- Jesus and the Children Pro
- The Rich Man Pro
- Greatest Commandment Pro
- Man With Leprosy Pro
- Call of Levi Pro
- Syro-Phoenician Woman's Daughter Pro
- Epileptic Boy Pro
- Widow at the Treasury Pro
- Anointing at Bethany Pro
- Call of the First Disciples Pro
- Woman With a Haemorrhage Pro
- Mission of the Twelve Pro
- Cost and Rewards of Discipleship Pro
- Peter's Denials Pro
- Commission and Ascension Pro
- Significance of Key Events Pro
- Understanding the Kingdom of God Pro
- Attitudes to the Disregarded Pro
- Significance of Jesus' Attitudes Pro
- Significance of Discipleship Pro
- Nature and Importance of Faith Pro
- Authority of Jesus' Teaching Pro