AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 3: Christianity June 2025 question paper 8062/13

Christianity: Beliefs

Which one of the following events refers to the death of Jesus?

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Give two Christian beliefs about hell.

Explain two ways in which the Holy Spirit might influence Christians today.

Explain two beliefs about the role of Christ in salvation for Christians.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The problem of evil and suffering means that God cannot be loving.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following describes the Christian practice of spreading Christian beliefs?

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Give two purposes of baptism.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians practise private worship.

Explain two reasons why Christians might go on pilgrimage.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Helping in the local community is the most important role of the Church.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.