Paper 2: Thematic Studies

• Match each theme with its key focus areas:

  Relationships and Families ↔️ Marriage, Divorce, Family Roles

  Religion and Life ↔️ Abortion, Euthanasia, Origin of Life

  Religion, Peace and Conflict ↔️ Religious War, Peace Efforts, Forgiveness

  Religion, Crime and Punishment ↔️ Types of Crime, Capital Punishment, Reformation
• The types of questions asked within each theme vary depending on the specific focus areas.


  True
• The Religion and Life theme includes a focus on abortion, euthanasia, and the origin of life.


  True
• What is the role of clarity of expression in a strong answer?

  Ensures coherence
• Order the steps to creating a strong answer in Paper 2 thematic studies:

  1️⃣ Address all aspects of the question

  2️⃣ Provide detailed and accurate knowledge

  3️⃣ Critically analyze viewpoints

  4️⃣ Use relevant examples

  5️⃣ Structure the answer clearly
• The four main themes in Paper 2 are Relationships and Families, Religion and Life, Religion, Peace and Conflict, and Religion, Crime and Punishment
• Divorce is a key focus area in the Relationships and Families theme.

  True
• Short answer questions require concise responses on specific facts or concepts.

  True
• A strong answer demonstrates detailed and accurate knowledge of religious beliefs and practices.


  True
• Effective evaluation involves judging the strengths and weaknesses of arguments
• When analyzing religious sources, it's important to consider the historical and cultural context
• The introduction of an essay should clearly state the key issue or question being addressed.


  True
• The introduction of an essay should clearly state the key issue or question
• Critical analysis in an essay involves examining different viewpoints
• Effective time management is crucial for success in the AQA GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2 exam
• Match the time management technique with its description:

  Pacing ↔️ Spend around 5-10 minutes per short answer question and 20-30 minutes per extended response

  Prioritizing ↔️ Start with the questions you are most confident about
• The themes in Paper 2 explore how religious beliefs influence human life.


  True
• Extended response questions in the thematic studies allow students to develop more detailed arguments and evaluations
• What skills do students need to demonstrate in Paper 2 questions?

  Knowledge and analysis
• To score well on thematic studies questions, students must demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant religious beliefs, teachings, and practices
• To achieve a high score, students must critically analyze different viewpoints and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses
• Understanding the marking criteria is essential for maximizing scores in Paper 2.


  True
• The four main themes covered in Paper 2 are Relationships and Families
• Steps to analyze religious sources

  1️⃣ Examine the context

  2️⃣ Identify key themes and messages

  3️⃣ Apply critical thinking
• Match the theme with an example question type:

  Relationships and Families ↔️ Explain religious teachings on marriage

  Religion and Life ↔️ Evaluate religious perspectives on abortion

  Religion, Peace and Conflict ↔️ Analyse religious beliefs on war

  Religion, Crime and Punishment ↔️ Discuss religious attitudes towards crime
• Critically analyzing viewpoints is a key aspect of analysis and evaluation in strong answers.


  True
• A strong answer must thoroughly address all aspects of the question.


  True
• Applying critical thinking involves interpreting the text through logic, reason, and ethical considerations
• How should religious teachings on mercy, compassion, and reconciliation be critically evaluated in modern ethical dilemmas around crime and punishment?

  Apply them to ethical debates
• What should body paragraphs in an essay include to demonstrate understanding of religious beliefs and teachings?

  Detailed knowledge
• The conclusion of an essay should summarize the key points and reaffirm the overall stance.


  True
• It is advisable to start with the questions you are most confident about to maximize your marks.


  True
• What should students regularly check during the exam to ensure they are on track with their pacing?

  The clock
• The four themes covered in Paper 2 are Relationships and Families, Religion and Life, Religion, Peace and Conflict, and Religion, Crime and Punishment
• What is the primary purpose of the questions in Paper 2 thematic studies?

  Assess understanding of themes
• Match each theme with an example question type:

  Relationships and Families ↔️ Explain religious teachings on marriage

  Religion and Life ↔️ Evaluate perspectives on abortion

  Religion, Peace and Conflict ↔️ Analyse beliefs on war

  Religion, Crime and Punishment ↔️ Discuss attitudes towards crime
• Order the following themes based on their example question formats:

  1️⃣ Relationships and Families: Explain the views of a specific religion on divorce

  2️⃣ Religion and Life: Evaluate ethical perspectives on abortion

  3️⃣ Religion, Peace and Conflict: Compare religious teachings on war

  4️⃣ Religion, Crime and Punishment: Discuss justice and forgiveness in crime
• A strong answer must address all aspects of the question thoroughly.

  True
• What type of terminology should students use in their answers?

  Religious terminology
• Match each theme with its key focus areas:

  Relationships and Families ↔️ Marriage, Divorce, Family Roles

  Religion and Life ↔️ Abortion, Euthanasia, Origin of Life

  Religion, Peace and Conflict ↔️ Religious War, Peace Efforts, Forgiveness

  Religion, Crime and Punishment ↔️ Types of Crime, Capital Punishment, Reformation