A-level RELIGIOUS STUDIES Paper 1 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics

terials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The paper reference is 7062/1. • Answer: – both two-part questions from Section A – both two-part questions from Section B. • Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information • The marks for questions are shown in brackets. • The maximum mark for this paper is 100. • In each two-part question in Sections A and B, the first part tests your knowledge and understanding, while the second part tests your skills of analysis and evaluation. • You will be marked on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. A-level RELIGIOUS STUDIES Paper 1 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics 2 IB/M/Jun21/7062/1 Section A: Philosophy of religion Answer both questions in this section. Each question has two parts. Question 1 0 1 . 1 Examine the logical problem of evil and how it influences people’s belief in God. [10 marks] and 0 1 . 2 ‘The design argument fails to prove the existence of God.’ Evaluate this claim. [15 marks] Question 2 0 2 . 1 Examine Otto’s understanding of numinous religious experiences. [10 marks] and 0 2 . 2 ‘Religious language should be viewed non-cognitively.’ Evaluate this claim. [15 marks]