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Religious Studies - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries
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Philosophy - Evil & Suffering
AQA Religious Studies - Ethics - Philosophy - Evil & Suffering - Full in depth notes according to the specification, including quotes, key thinkers and everything needed to achieve an A*.
miahende
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Sources of Wisdom & Authority - AQA A-Level Religious Studies, Philosophy & Ethics notes (by an A* student!)
PopularCovers the authority of the Bible (conservatism, Catholicism, liberalism, neo-orthodoxy), the authority of the Church (Catholic, Protestant), the authority of Jesus (Jesus as God, Jesus as human, responses to His teachings, value as a role model).
lhjh
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Religious Studies Philosophy year 1 and 2 content for AQA A-level
NewThis is a full depth document for notes on AQA religious studies philosophy section of the A-level, it has everything you need to know to pass the exams and achieve a high grade. I have written notes from the official exam book and these will help guide students with their studies as well as saving time as they are already written out in full depth.
nevecarter10
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A-Level RS: Nature of Religious Experiences & Verifying Religious Experiences
NewExplanation of differing views on the nature of religious experiences including visions, Otto's Numinous and mystical experiences including William James' and Walter Stace's views. Challenges of verifying religious experiences including scientific challenges such as psychology, temporal lobe epilepsy, neurotheology and drugs and responses to those challenges. Swinburne's principles of credulity and testimony in relation to verifying religious experiences and the impac...
philoslothical
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A-Level Religious Studies Ethics Notes (Year 1 & 2) – AQA / OCR | Meta-Ethics, Utilitarianism, Kant, Free Will & Conscience
NewComprehensive and clearly structured A-Level Religious Studies Ethics notes (Year 1 & Year 2), covering all key topics needed for top exam performance. These notes are ideal for AQA and OCR students and are designed to simplify complex philosophical ideas into easy-to-revise content. This document includes detailed coverage of: Meta-ethics (naturalism, non-naturalism, non-cognitivism, intuitionism) Normative ethics including Utilitarianism (Bentham & Mill) and Kant’s Categorical Imperat...
nevecarter10
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A Level RS Year 1 Christianity Notes
NewThis document contains the notes that I used in order to achieve a high A in my AQA A Level Religious Studies exam last summer.
johngallagher
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The Teleological Argument (Design Argument) - A-Level Religious Studies
NewThis Document will thoroughly explain what the teleological argument is, which scholars are involved, provide key words which will help boost your grade and will show you how to combat arguments for or against this idea which will help in 10 and 15 mark questions. This covers all knowledge needed about this topic. This topic does appear in the philosophy of religion and ethics paper in A-Level Religious Studies. All information in this document follows the A-Level specification.
meerarandhawa1
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Religious Studies Paper One: Scholars
NewSummary of all the scholars you need to know for RS AQA A-level paper one.
iris-lillyoldham
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Religious Studies Paper One: Summary
NewSummary of every topic on paper one of the RS A-level AQA course.
iris-lillyoldham
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AQA RS Complete Revision Pack: Full Notes & Evaluations – Paper 1 - Section B Topics
Ace your AQA Religious Studies exams with this comprehensive revision pack! Covers all key Paper 1 Ethics topics in one bundle: Full notes & evaluations on Normative Theories, Meta-Ethics, Free Will & Moral Responsibility, Conscience, Bentham & Kant, and a detailed issues-theories application table.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Complete Revision Pack: Full Notes & Evaluations – Paper 1 Section A Topics
Ace your AQA Religious Studies exams with this comprehensive revision pack! Covers all key Paper 1 Philosophy topics in one bundle: Full notes & evaluations on Arguments for God, Evil & Suffering, Religious Experience, Miracles, Religious Language, and Descartes: Self, Death & Afterlife. High-yield, exam-focused, and perfect for A-Level success.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Key Scholars on Conscience
Made by an A* student. Concise and detailed revision sheet on key scholars’ views on conscience. Covers Freud, Durkheim, Fromm, Piaget, Fletcher, Aquinas, Newman, and Augustine, with evaluations and critical insights for AQA RS exams.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Free Will & Moral Responsibility – Full Topic Guide
Made by an A* student. Comprehensive revision sheet on Free Will and Moral Responsibility for AQA RS. Covers Libertarianism, Hard Determinism, and Compatibilism with structured evaluations and real-world examples. Ideal for exam-ready revision.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Meta-Ethics – DCT, Naturalism, Intuitionism & Non-Naturalism
Made by an A* student. Full-topic revision sheet for Meta-Ethics in AQA RS. Covers Divine Command Theory, Naturalism, Non-Naturalism, Intuitionism, and key critiques. Structured for fast, high-yield exam preparation.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Ethics Application: Detailed Table for Issues & Theories
Made by an A* student. High-yield revision table linking ethical theories to key moral issues. Perfect for AQA RS exams, including concise examples and evaluations. Saves time and clarifies how each theory applies in practice.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Bentham & Kant – Ethical Theories Explained
Made by an A* student. Comprehensive revision sheet comparing Bentham’s Utilitarianism and Kant’s deontological ethics. Includes key principles, strengths, weaknesses, and exam-focused examples. Perfect for quickly understanding ethical theories for AQA RS.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Religious Language – Cognitive & Non-Cognitive Theories
Made by an A* student. Comprehensive revision sheet on Religious Language for AQA RS. Covers Cognitive and Non-Cognitive approaches, key theorists, critical evaluations, and exam-ready examples. Perfect for effective and fast A-Level revision.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Normative Ethical Theories – NML, Situation Ethics & Virtue Ethics
Made by an A* student. Complete revision sheet covering all key normative ethical theories for AQA RS. Includes Natural Moral Law, Situation Ethics, Virtue Ethics, and critical evaluations. Ideal for exam revision and structured study.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Miracles – Realist & Anti-Realist Perspectives
Made by an A* student. Full-topic revision notes for AQA RS on Miracles. Covers Realist and Anti-Realist views, Hume’s critique, Wiles, and evaluation points. Concise, well-structured, and ideal for A-Level exam revision.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Descartes, Self, Death & Afterlife – Full Topic Notes
Made by an A* student. Complete revision sheet covering Descartes’ views on the self, death, and afterlife. Includes dualist arguments, key criticisms, and comparisons with other philosophers. Ideal for fast and effective exam preparation in AQA RS Philosophy of Religion.
mercytickner
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AQA RS Revision: Religious Experience – James, Otto, Stace, Swinburne
Made by an A* student. Detailed and clear revision notes on Religious Experience for AQA RS. Includes mystical experiences, numinous experiences, and evaluation points from key thinkers like James, Otto, Stace, and Swinburne. Perfect for exam preparation and quick reference.
mercytickner
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AQA Religious Studies Revision: Evil and Suffering – Theodicies & Critical Analysis
Made by an A* student. Full-topic revision sheet covering Evil and Suffering for AQA RS. Includes Free Will Defence, Hick’s Soul-Making, Process Theodicy, and key criticisms with structured evaluation points. Ideal for concise, high-yield exam preparation for A-Level students.
mercytickner