Pearson Edexcel A Level Religious Studies Paper 1 2025 Qp

Download the official Pearson Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies Philosophy of Religion question paper for the June 2025 examination series (9RS0/01). This advanced Philosophy of Religion paper explores process theodicy, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, religious language, bliks, falsification debates, and the Ontological Argument within the Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies specification.

The paper contains structured essay and evaluation questions covering key ideas about Process theodicy, the strengths of the Kalam Cosmological Argument for the existence of God, R. M. Hare’s theory of bliks and religious language, and debates surrounding whether religious language is meaningful if understood correctly. Students are also required to evaluate whether the Ontological Argument is a successful proof for the existence of God while linking developments in Philosophy of Religion with Religion and Ethics, New Testament Studies, or the Study of Religion.

This official June 2025 paper includes extended-response questions requiring advanced philosophical reasoning, critical evaluation, scholarly interpretation, and balanced argument development under timed examination conditions. Perfect for students preparing for the 2025 and 2026 Pearson Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies examinations, this resource is ideal for timed revision practice, mock examinations, essay-planning exercises, and examiner-style preparation. Pair it with the matching 9RS0/01 mark scheme on markscheme.net for complete worked answers and official examiner guidance.

This document is designed for Year 12 and Year 13 students studying Pearson Edexcel A-Level 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 Philosophy of Religion topics such as Process theodicy, religious language, bliks, falsification debates, cosmological arguments, and the Ontological Argument.

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