AQA GCSE

Religious Studies

Christianity, Islam, and thematic studies on ethics and philosophy.

Specification: 8062

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24 topics
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17 June 2026
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Belief, practice, and thematic study answers marked for knowledge, understanding, and evaluation. We check for named teachings, religious terminology, and balanced arguments across faiths.

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Everything you learn in Religious Studies

Accredited headings from spec 8062 (AQA), mapped topic-by-topic. Track progress topic-by-topic when you join Examevo.

5spec units
24topics mapped
5exam boards
Intro · 8Standard · 8Advanced · 8
01

Christianity Beliefs

5 topics in this unit

  1. 1The nature of GodIntro
  2. 2CreationIntro
  3. 3Jesus ChristIntro
  4. 4SalvationIntro
  5. 5AfterlifeIntro
02

Christianity Practices

5 topics in this unit

  1. 1Worship and prayerIntro
  2. 2SacramentsIntro
  3. 3PilgrimageIntro
  4. 4CelebrationsStandard
  5. 5The role of the churchStandard
03

Islam Beliefs

5 topics in this unit

  1. 1The six articles of faithStandard
  2. 2The nature of AllahStandard
  3. 3ProphethoodStandard
  4. 4AfterlifeStandard
  5. 5PredestinationStandard
04

Islam Practices

3 topics in this unit

  1. 1The five pillarsStandard
  2. 2JihadAdvanced
  3. 3Celebrations and commemorationsAdvanced
05

Themes

6 topics in this unit

  1. 1Relationships and familiesAdvanced
  2. 2Religion and lifeAdvanced
  3. 3The existence of GodAdvanced
  4. 4Religion peace and conflictAdvanced
  5. 5Religion crime and punishmentAdvanced
  6. 6Religion human rights and social justiceAdvanced

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How we mark Religious Studies

1. Check religious knowledge

Beliefs, practices, and sacred texts verified for accuracy and relevance.

2. Mark extended responses

12-mark questions evaluated with level descriptors for SPaG and argument.

3. Strengthen evaluation

One-sided arguments developed with counterpoints and scholarly views.

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