Paper 1 — Religion Revision Notes
Select your studied religion below. Each page covers all beliefs and practices topics with exam-quality notes, key quotes, and FAQ.
✝️ Christianity — Part 1
Nature of God, Trinity, Creation, Afterlife, Heaven & Hell, the Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection & Ascension.
⛪ Christianity — Part 2
Liturgical & non-liturgical worship, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, Holy Communion, Pilgrimage, Christmas, Easter, and the Church's role.
🌙 Islam
Six Articles of Faith, Tawhid, Angels, Prophethood, Akhirah, Five Pillars, Jihad, Id-ul-Adha, Id-ul-Fitr & Ashura.
✡️ Judaism
The Shema, Covenant & Mitzvot, Afterlife & the Messiah, Synagogue worship, family life, ceremonies & festivals.
🪯 Sikhism
Mool Mantra, Waheguru, Karma & Mukti, Equality & Sewa, Gurdwara worship, Khalsa & the Five Ks.
☸️ Buddhism
Three Marks of Existence, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, worship, meditation, Wesak & Buddhist ethics.
🕉️ Hinduism
Brahman, Trimurti, Atman, Karma, Dharma, Moksha, Puja, Diwali, Holi & pilgrimage to Varanasi.
🏛️ Catholic Christianity
Trinity, Incarnation & Redemption, the Seven Sacraments, the Mass, Rosary, Pilgrimage & CAFOD.
Paper 2 — Thematic Studies Revision Notes
Each theme page covers all subtopics with multi-religion comparisons, exam command words, and essay-writing guidance for 12-mark questions.
💍 Theme A — Relationships & Families
Human sexuality, sexual relationships, contraception, marriage, divorce, cohabitation & gender equality.
🌍 Theme B — Religion and Life
Origins of the universe, environmental ethics, animal rights, sanctity of life, abortion & euthanasia.
🔭 Theme C — Existence of God
Design Argument, First Cause Argument, Problem of Evil & Special Revelation.
🕊️ Theme D — Peace & Conflict
Peace, justice, forgiveness, violence, terrorism, Just War, Holy War, nuclear weapons & peacemaking.
⚖️ Theme E — Crime & Punishment
Causes of crime, attitudes to criminals, aims of punishment, corporal punishment & the death penalty.
🤝 Theme F — Human Rights & Social Justice
Prejudice, discrimination, equality, freedom of religion, wealth, poverty & exploitation.
🎯 Exam Skills & Key Vocabulary
12-mark essay structure, AQA command words, essential scripture reference guide & key term glossary.