Pearson Edexcel As Religious Studies Paper 2 2025 Qp

Download the official Pearson Edexcel AS Religious Studies Paper 2 question paper for the June 2025 examination series (8RS0/02). This Religion and Ethics paper explores major ethical theories, equality, Natural Moral Law, Utilitarianism, animal welfare, and religious approaches to social justice within the AS Religious Studies specification.

The paper contains structured essay and evaluation questions covering the key ideas of Natural Moral Law, the contribution of religious and secular ethical approaches to animal welfare, the value of Utilitarianism in solving ethical problems, and the role of religious teaching in resolving issues regarding equality. Students are required to analyse ethical reasoning, assess religious and secular viewpoints, evaluate moral arguments, and construct balanced analytical essays under timed examination conditions.

Perfect for students preparing for the 2025 and 2026 Pearson Edexcel AS Religious Studies examinations, this official question paper is ideal for timed revision practice, mock examinations, essay-planning exercises, and examiner-style preparation. Pair it with the matching 8RS0/02 mark scheme on markscheme.net for complete worked answers and official examiner guidance.

This document is designed for Year 12 students studying Pearson Edexcel AS Religious Studies, including first-time candidates, resit students, independent learners, and home-schooled candidates preparing for the 2026 examination series.

It is especially valuable for students revising ethical theories such as Natural Moral Law and Utilitarianism, alongside topics including equality, social justice, and ethical approaches to animal welfare.

The paper is also highly useful for teachers, tutors, schools, and revision centres conducting mock examinations, essay-writing workshops, timed assessments, and examiner-standard Religion and Ethics revision sessions using authentic Pearson Edexcel assessment materials.