Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 9 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies (Short Course)
J125/01 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world
Time allowed: 2 hours
* 1 3 6 7 3 8 9 8 3 6 *
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answers 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 two questions in Section A, one in Section B and one in Section C.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 126.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
Choose two religions from this section.
Answer all parts of the question for the two religions you choose.
1
(a) Outline what Christians believe heaven is like. [3]
(b) Describe what Christians mean when they say God is monotheistic. [3]
(c) Outline the meaning of the term ‘Messiah’ for Christians. [3]
(d) Describe different Christian beliefs about the causes of evil. [6]
(e) ‘The teachings of Jesus are no longer relevant for Christians to follow in the modern world.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Christianity.
• Refer to sources of wisdom and authority.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
2
(a) Outline one reason why Ibrahim is an important prophet for Muslims. [3]
(b) Describe belief about divine justice (Al-Adl) in Shi’a Islam. [3]
(c) Outline what Muslims mean when they describe Allah as immanent. [3]
(d) Describe the importance of belief in predestination (Al-Qad’r) for Muslims. [6]
(e) ‘Akhirah is the most important belief for Muslims.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Islam.
• Refer to sources of wisdom and authority.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
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3
(a) What is meant by the term ‘Pikuach Nefesh’? [3]
(b) Outline one Jewish belief about the covenant with Abraham. [3]
(c) Give three things that Jews believe about Gan Eden. [3]
(d) Describe what Jews believe about G-d intervening in the world. [6]
(e) ‘Abraham has the most important role in Judaism.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Judaism.
• Refer to sources of wisdom and authority.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
This is the end of Section A
Turn over for Section B
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Section B
Choose one of the religions that you answered in Section A.
Answer all parts of the question for your chosen religion.
4
(a) Outline one reason why Christians might be opposed to cohabitation. [3]
(b) Describe different Christian attitudes to remarriage. [6]
(c) Explain how Christian teaching influences attitudes to celibacy.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
[6]
(d)* ‘Men and women should have equal roles in Christian communities.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Christianity.
• Explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity.
[15]
5
(a) Outline one reason why Muslims might be opposed to cohabitation. [3]
(b) Describe different Muslim attitudes to remarriage. [6]
(c) Explain why Muslims have different attitudes to celibacy.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
[6]
(d)* ‘Men and women should have equal roles in Muslim communities.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Islam.
• Explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Islam.
[15]
© OCR 2024 J125/01 Jun24
Thursday 9 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies (Short Course)
J125/01 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world
Time allowed: 2 hours
* 1 3 6 7 3 8 9 8 3 6 *
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answers 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 two questions in Section A, one in Section B and one in Section C.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 126.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8712/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW) 343758/3 Turn over
, 2
Section A
Choose two religions from this section.
Answer all parts of the question for the two religions you choose.
1
(a) Outline what Christians believe heaven is like. [3]
(b) Describe what Christians mean when they say God is monotheistic. [3]
(c) Outline the meaning of the term ‘Messiah’ for Christians. [3]
(d) Describe different Christian beliefs about the causes of evil. [6]
(e) ‘The teachings of Jesus are no longer relevant for Christians to follow in the modern world.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Christianity.
• Refer to sources of wisdom and authority.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
2
(a) Outline one reason why Ibrahim is an important prophet for Muslims. [3]
(b) Describe belief about divine justice (Al-Adl) in Shi’a Islam. [3]
(c) Outline what Muslims mean when they describe Allah as immanent. [3]
(d) Describe the importance of belief in predestination (Al-Qad’r) for Muslims. [6]
(e) ‘Akhirah is the most important belief for Muslims.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Islam.
• Refer to sources of wisdom and authority.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
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3
(a) What is meant by the term ‘Pikuach Nefesh’? [3]
(b) Outline one Jewish belief about the covenant with Abraham. [3]
(c) Give three things that Jews believe about Gan Eden. [3]
(d) Describe what Jews believe about G-d intervening in the world. [6]
(e) ‘Abraham has the most important role in Judaism.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Judaism.
• Refer to sources of wisdom and authority.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
This is the end of Section A
Turn over for Section B
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Section B
Choose one of the religions that you answered in Section A.
Answer all parts of the question for your chosen religion.
4
(a) Outline one reason why Christians might be opposed to cohabitation. [3]
(b) Describe different Christian attitudes to remarriage. [6]
(c) Explain how Christian teaching influences attitudes to celibacy.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
[6]
(d)* ‘Men and women should have equal roles in Christian communities.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Christianity.
• Explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity.
[15]
5
(a) Outline one reason why Muslims might be opposed to cohabitation. [3]
(b) Describe different Muslim attitudes to remarriage. [6]
(c) Explain why Muslims have different attitudes to celibacy.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
[6]
(d)* ‘Men and women should have equal roles in Muslim communities.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Islam.
• Explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Islam.
[15]
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