Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2

Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion

Length: 50 minutes
Marks: 51
Weighting: 25% of the GCSE

From the Edexcel specification (opens in a new tab), Issue 2, PDF page 9.

7 sections · 165 revision notes · 41 past papers

What’s on Paper 2

1A Catholic Christianity

Beliefs and Teachings · Practices · Sources of Wisdom and Authority · Forms of Expression and Ways of LifeAlso on Paper 132 notes

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

1.1 The Trinity

Paper 2 past papers

1.2

Biblical Understandings of the Trinity

1.3 Creation

1.4 Significance of the Creation Account

1.5 The Incarnation

1.6 The Paschal Mystery

1.7 Salvation and Grace

1.8* Catholic Eschatology

Section 2 Practices

Section 3 Sources of Wisdom and Authority

Section 4 Forms of Expression and Ways of Life

Catholic Christianity overview

1B Christianity

Beliefs and Teachings · Practices · Sources of Wisdom and Authority · Forms of Expression and Ways of LifeAlso on Paper 132 notes

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

Section 3 Sources of Wisdom and Authority

Section 4 Forms of Expression and Ways of Life

Christianity overview

1C Islam

Beliefs and Teachings · Practices · Sources of Wisdom and Authority · Forms of Expression and Ways of LifeAlso on Paper 135 notes

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

Section 3 Sources of Wisdom and Authority

Section 4 Forms of Expression and Ways of Life

4.1 Muslim Identity 3 notes

Islam overview

2D Buddhism

Beliefs and Teachings · Practices17 notes

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

Buddhism overview

2E Hinduism

Beliefs and Teachings · Practices16 notes

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

Hinduism overview

2F Judaism

Beliefs and Teachings · Practices17 notes

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

2.1 Public Acts of Worship
2.2 Tenakh and Talmud 2 notes
- Tenakh and Talmud in Daily Jewish Life
- Kashrut and Its Implications Today

Judaism overview

2G Sikhism

Beliefs and Teachings · Practices16 notes

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

Sikhism overview

All Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A past papers

Pilgrimage

2.5 Religious Celebrations

2.6 The Future of the Church

2.7 The Local Church

2.8 The Worldwide Church

3.4

Jesus as the Word of God

3.5 The Church as the Body of Christ

3.6 Growth and Development of the Church

3.7 Leadership in the Church

3.8 The Role of Women in the Church

4.4

Symbolism and Imagery

4.5 Drama

4.6 Literature

4.7 Traditional Music in Worship

4.8 Contemporary Music in Worship

2.5 Zakah and Khums

2.6 Hajj

2.7 Jihad

2.8 Islamic Celebrations 2 notes

3.4

The Family of the Prophet

3.5 The Hadith

3.6 Shari'ah Law

3.7 The Imam in Shi'a Islam

3.8 The Imam in Sunni Islam

4.2 The Mosque

4.3 Calligraphy

4.4 Shi'a Obligatory Actions

4.5 Sufi Ways of Life

4.6 The Role of the Sheikh in Sufism

4.7 Dance, Music, and Poetry in Sufism

4.8 Muslim Charities

Places of Worship

2.5 Objects of Devotion

2.6* Puja

2.7 Death and Mourning Rituals

2.8 Festivals and Retreats

2.4*

Prayer in Temple and Home

2.5 Sacred Festivals

2.6 Hindu Pilgrimage

2.7 Environmental Projects

2.8 Hindu Charity Work

2.3 Prayer in the Home

2.4* Shema and Amidah

2.5 Rituals

2.6 Shabbat

2.7 Jewish Festivals

2.8 Synagogue Features

Nam Japna

2.5* Prayer in Sikhism

2.6 Akhand Path

2.7 Gurpurbs and Commemorations

2.8 Birth and Naming Ceremonies

What’s on Paper 2

1A Catholic Christianity

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Paper 2 past papers

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Section 2 Practices

Section 3 Sources of Wisdom and Authority

Section 4 Forms of Expression and Ways of Life

1B Christianity

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

Section 3 Sources of Wisdom and Authority

Section 4 Forms of Expression and Ways of Life

1C Islam

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

Section 3 Sources of Wisdom and Authority

Section 4 Forms of Expression and Ways of Life

2D Buddhism

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

2E Hinduism

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

2F Judaism

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

2G Sikhism

Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings

Section 2 Practices

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