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2025 OCR AS Level Religious Studies
H173/03 Developments in Christian thought
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Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/03 Developments in Christian thought
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any two questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
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• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Answer any two questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.
1* ‘God may be known through the natural order of creation.’ Discuss. [30]
2* ‘Jesus’ mission was primarily to be a teacher of wisdom.’ Discuss. [30]
3* To what extent does reason have more authority than the Bible for Christian ethics? [30]
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