Paper 1: The Study of Religions: Beliefs and Teachings

• What percentage of the overall grade does Paper 1 contribute?

  50%
• AO2 in Paper 1 focuses on analysing and evaluating the significance and impact
• What is the purpose of scriptures in religion?

  To provide sacred teachings
• What does AO1 in the assessment objectives for Paper 1 focus on?

  Knowledge and understanding
• Which religions are covered in Paper 1: Beliefs and Teachings?

  Christianity, Islam, Hinduism
• What are the core doctrines of Christianity?

  Monotheism, Trinity, Incarnation
• What is the central goal of Buddhism?

  Achieving enlightenment
• What is the weighting of Paper 1 in the AQA GCSE Religious Studies assessment?

  50%
• Paper 1: Beliefs and Teachings is worth 50% of the overall GCSE grade.


  True
• The sacred texts of religions are called scriptures
• The assessment objectives for Paper 1 cover analyzing religious beliefs, teachings, and practices
• Match the religion with its core doctrine:

  Christianity ↔️ Trinity

  Islam ↔️ Monotheism

  Hinduism ↔️ Karma

  Buddhism ↔️ Nirvana

  Sikhism ↔️ Equality

  Judaism ↔️ Covenant
• The Quran is the sacred text of Islam
• The Bhagavad Gita is a key scripture in Hinduism
• The Torah is a key scripture in Judaism
• Reincarnation is a central belief in Hinduism.


  True
• The Mitzvot are commandments in Judaism
• Paper 1 focuses on key beliefs, teachings, and practices of religions
• AO1 in Paper 1 is weighted at 40%.

  True
• Paper 1 is assessed through a written exam lasting 1 hour 45 minutes.

  True
• Paper 2 focuses on applying religious beliefs to moral and social issues.


  True
• AO2 is weighted more heavily than AO1 in Paper 1.


  True
• Paper 1 requires students to only memorize religious beliefs without analyzing their impact.

  False
• Diwali is a festival celebrated in Hinduism.


  True
• Steps for structuring a response in the exam

  1️⃣ Plan responses with key points

  2️⃣ Use evidence from scriptures

  3️⃣ Structure answers with paragraphs
• The AQA GCSE Religious Studies assessment consists of two papers
• Core doctrines refer to the essential beliefs and concepts of religions.


  True
• Match the paper with its primary focus:

  Paper 1: Beliefs and Teachings ↔️ Core tenets of religions

  Paper 2: Themes and Practices ↔️ Ethical decision-making
• AO2 in Paper 1 emphasizes analytical skills and is worth 60%.


  True
• Match the religion with its key figure:

  Christianity ↔️ Jesus Christ

  Islam ↔️ Prophet Muhammad

  Hinduism ↔️ Krishna

  Buddhism ↔️ Buddha
• The Five Pillars are central to Islamic beliefs and practices.

  True
• Match the religion with its core doctrine:

  Christianity ↔️ Trinity

  Islam ↔️ Monotheism

  Hinduism ↔️ Karma

  Buddhism ↔️ Nirvana
• Prophet Muhammad is a key figure in Islam
• Guru Nanak is a key figure in Sikhism.


  True
• Key figures in religion refer to important historical and spiritual leaders
• What are core doctrines in religion?

  Essential beliefs and concepts
• Rituals in religion refer to formal practices and ceremonies
• AO2 requires students to analyse and evaluate the significance and impact of religious beliefs, teachings, and practices
• Students must demonstrate knowledge of core doctrines, key figures, scriptures, rituals, and the significance
• The Five Pillars are key rituals in Islam