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Religious Studies
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A
Paper 2

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2

Component 2: Thematic studies

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 8.

1 section · 128 revision notes

What’s on 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
- Contrasting Beliefs on Contraception Free

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Contrasting Beliefs on Sexual Relationships Before Marriage Free

Contrasting Beliefs on Same-Sex Relationships Free

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

Thematic Studies overview