Pearson Edexcel A Level Religious Studies Paper 2 2025 Qp

Download the official Pearson Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies Religion and Ethics question paper for the June 2025 examination series (9RS0/02). This advanced Religion and Ethics paper explores contraception, Just War Theory, voluntary euthanasia, assisted dying, ethical language, and debates about meaning and verification within the Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies specification.

The paper contains structured essay and evaluation questions covering religious attitudes to contraception, strengths and weaknesses of Just War Theory, third-party involvement in voluntary euthanasia, and issues arising from the legalisation of assisted dying. Students are also required to evaluate whether ethical language is meaningful and analyse how developments in Religion and Ethics have been influenced by Philosophy of Religion, New Testament Studies, or the Study of Religion.

This official June 2025 paper includes source-based ethical analysis, extended-response essay questions, and advanced evaluative tasks requiring critical reasoning, scholarly interpretation, ethical argument construction, and balanced judgement under timed examination conditions. Topics explored include autonomy, sanctity of life, suicide legislation, consequentialist ethics, verification and falsification debates, and ethical language theory.

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 9RS0/02 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 Religion and Ethics topics such as contraception, Just War Theory, euthanasia, assisted dying, ethical language, and debates surrounding meaning and morality.

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.