S17 E2: The One About GCSE AQA Paper 2

Jan 12
2 min read

Updated: Jan 19

This episode is an introduction to GCSE AQA Religious Studies Paper 2

In this episode we will cover some of the key mistakes pupils make in Paper 2 as it is organised slightly differently from Paper 1, go through some top tips that you will need to get the maximum mark possible and look at the different question styles that you will encounter in your exam to help give you the confidence to know what you need to do in the real paper.

Sample exam papers;

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4 markers

Theme B: Explain two different beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion. In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Some Christians believe that it is wrong because it is ending the life of a human.

This is because they believe in the sanctity of life which is that all life is sacred.

A different Christian belief is that it is sometimes necessary for example if the mothers life is at risk.

This is because they believe that the mothers life is more important than the foetus’ particularly if she has other children

Theme A: Explain two similar religious beliefs about gender equality. In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Most Christians believe that gender equality is important because all humans are equal.

This is because God made all humans in his image.

A similar Christian belief is that gender equality is important because God loves all humans equally.

This is because God is omnibenevolent which means all loving.

6-markers

THEME E Explain two religious beliefs about forgiveness. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

Christians believe that God is forgiving so will forgive criminals for their crime This is because Christians believe God is all loving and forgiveness is a loving action

Christians also believe they should forgive other people who have committed crime against them. This is because in the Lord’s prayer it is ‘forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. ’This shows Christians that if they are receiving God’s forgiveness, they should then forgive criminals.

THEME C Explain two religious beliefs about miracles. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

THEME D Explain two religious beliefs about forgiveness. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

12 Marker

Theme C The design argument proves that God exists.’ Evaluate this statement