AQA GCSE Religious Studies (8062) Revision Guide

Comprehensive question-and-answer revision flashcards covering Paper 1 (Christianity and Islam beliefs and practices) and Paper 2 (Thematic Studies A through F) for AQA GCSE Religious Studies (8062).

What does Paper 1 of the AQA GCSE Religious Studies (8062) specification assess?

The beliefs, teachings, and practices of two major religions (Christianity and Islam).

According to the Christian beliefs and teachings in Paper 1, what are three key attributes of God?

Omnipotent, loving, and just.

What persons comprise the Trinity in Christian doctrine?

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

What key elements are studied regarding Christian beliefs about creation?

The Genesis accounts and the role of the Word.

What events in the life of Jesus are identified as significant for salvation?

The Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension.

What are the two means of salvation studied under Christian beliefs?

Grace and law.

What four eschatological beliefs are covered in the Christianity specification?

Heaven, hell, purgatory, and judgment.

What four forms of Christian worship are examined in Paper 1?

Liturgical, non-liturgical, informal, and private worship.

Which two sacraments are specifically highlighted in the Christian practices section?

Baptism (infant and believers') and the Eucharist (Holy Communion).

Which two Christian pilgrimage sites are explicitly specified in the revision guide?

Iona and Lourdes.

What examples are provided for the role of the Christian church in the local community?

Food banks and street pastors.

What example is given of the worldwide church responding to global poverty?

Christian Aid.

What are the foundational theological frameworks studied for Sunni and Shi'a Islam?

The six articles of faith in Sunni Islam and the five roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam.

What is Tawhid in Islam, and what is the term for divine justice in Shi'a Islam?

Tawhid is the Oneness of God; Adalat is the term for justice in Shi'a Islam.

What is Risalah, and which three prophets are specifically named in the guide?

Risalah is Prophethood; the specified prophets are Adam, Ibrahim, and Muhammad.

Which five holy books are studied under Islamic beliefs?

Quran, Torah, Psalms, Gospel, and Scrolls of Abraham.

What is Malaikah, and which two specific angels are named in the guide?

Malaikah refers to angels; the two named angels are Jibril and Mika'il.

What are the Islamic terms for predestination, life after death, paradise, and hell?

Al-Qadr (predestination), Akhirah (life after death), Jannah (paradise), and Jahannam (hell).

What are the overarching frameworks of practice for Sunni and Shi'a Islam?

The Five Pillars of Sunni Islam and the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam.

What Islamic practices correspond to the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage?

Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah).

What are the two forms of almsgiving noted in Islamic practices?

Zakah and Khums (Shi'a).

Which three Islamic festivals are explicitly listed in Paper 1?

Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Adha, and Ashura.

What topics are explored in Theme A: Relationships and Families?

Sex, marriage, cohabitation, divorce, family nature and purpose, roles of parents, contemporary family dynamics, gender equality, discrimination, roles of men and women, and contraception/family planning.

What ethical issues regarding human life and the world are explored in Theme B: Religion and Life?

The origins and value of the universe (scientific vs. religious accounts, stewardship, environment), abortion, euthanasia, and beliefs about the afterlife.

Which two philosophical arguments for God's existence are studied in Theme C?

The Cosmological (First Cause) argument and the Teleological (Design) argument.

What three causes of war are identified in Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict?

Greed, self-defense, and retaliation.

What are the three aims of punishment studied in Theme E: Religion, Crime and Punishment?

Retribution, deterrence, and reformation.

What causes of crime and punishment debates are covered in Theme E?

Causes of crime include poverty, upbringing, and addiction; debates cover corporate and capital punishment (the death penalty), and forgiveness in rehabilitation.

What key areas of social injustice and economic ethics are examined in Theme F?

Prejudice and discrimination (race, wealth, sexuality), human rights declarations, religious responses to social injustice, and ethical use of wealth, poverty, charity, and fair trade practices.