AQA Specification A - Religious Studies
There are two exams:
Component 1 - 50%
The Study of Religions: beliefs, teachings and practices- 1 hr 45 mins
- Christianity
- Islam
Component 2 - 50%
Thematic studies- 1 hr 45 mins
- Religion and Life
- Religious, Peace and Conflict
- Religion Crime and Punishment
- Religion, human rights and social justice
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Exam papers and mark schemes
Shared papers on google drive click here
Where do I find revision material?
All links available with an RGS email
- Your exercise book- this will have the most detailed notes, and you'll be able to look back at ways to improve your work
- The official AQA Specification A revision guide- this has practice questions at the bottom of each page
- AQA website for examiner reports and past papers
- RGS Quick Quotes Sheet
- GCSE pod- Look out for the sections on moral issues and religion in society
- BBC Bitesize- remember to look at just the topics we study and only Christianity and Islam
Exam technique
Wider Reading
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