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Religious Studies
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A
Paper 1

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1

Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Marks: 96
Weighting: 50% of the GCSE

From the AQA specification (opens in a new tab), Version 1.3 1 September 2025, PDF page 7.

1 section · 118 revision notes

What’s on 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
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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
- Jesus Christ: incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension Pro
- Sin, salvation and atonement Pro
Forms of Worship Pro
Significance of Prayer Pro
Role and Meaning of Sacraments 2 notes
- Sacraments and Baptism Pro
- Holy Communion: Significance, Celebration and Interpretations Pro
Pilgrimage and Celebrations 2 notes
- Christian Pilgrimage: Lourdes and Iona Pro
- Christmas and Easter Pro
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

Articles of Faith and Roots Pro
Tawhid Pro
Nature of God Pro
Angels Pro
Predestination and Freedom Pro
Akhirah Pro
Risalah Pro
Holy Books Pro
Imamate in Shi'a Islam Pro
Five Pillars and Obligatory Acts Pro
Shahadah Pro
Salah Pro
Sawm Pro
Zakah Pro
Hajj Pro
Jihad Pro
Festivals and Commemorations Pro

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

Study of Religions: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices overview