Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
GCSEReligious Studies (Short
Course)J125/01: Religion, philosophy and
ethics in the modern world General
Certificate of Secondary Education
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 15 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies (Short Course)
J125/01 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world
Time allowed: 2 hours
* 9 1 2 4 6 5 6 5 5 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
Beliefs and teachings
Choose two religions from this section.
Answer all parts of the question for the two religions you choose.
1 Christianity
(a) Outline what Christians mean when they describe God as omniscient. [3]
(b) Outline what is meant by the term ‘natural evil’. [3]
(c) Describe the significance of the term ‘Son of God’ for Christians. [3]
(d) Outline Christian beliefs about salvation. [6]
(e) ‘The Bible gives an accurate account of creation.’
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 Islam
(a) Describe what is meant by the term ‘risalah’. [3]
(b) Outline one Islamic belief about the Qur’an. [3]
(c) Describe the role of the angel Jibril in Islam. [3]
(d) Describe the importance of tawhid for Muslims. [6]
(e) ‘Allah cannot be both just and merciful.’
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 Judaism
(a) Give three examples of ethical Mitzvot. [3]
(b) Outline Jewish beliefs about Sheol. [3]
(c) Outline what is meant by the Messianic Age. [3]
(d) Describe the significance of Shekinah in Judaism. [6]
(e) ‘Only human life is sacred.’
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
PLEASE TURN OVER FOR SECTION B
© OCR 2023 J125/01 Jun23 Turn over
GCSEReligious Studies (Short
Course)J125/01: Religion, philosophy and
ethics in the modern world General
Certificate of Secondary Education
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 15 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies (Short Course)
J125/01 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world
Time allowed: 2 hours
* 9 1 2 4 6 5 6 5 5 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 2023 [601/8712/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 301234/3 Turn over
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SECTION A
Beliefs and teachings
Choose two religions from this section.
Answer all parts of the question for the two religions you choose.
1 Christianity
(a) Outline what Christians mean when they describe God as omniscient. [3]
(b) Outline what is meant by the term ‘natural evil’. [3]
(c) Describe the significance of the term ‘Son of God’ for Christians. [3]
(d) Outline Christian beliefs about salvation. [6]
(e) ‘The Bible gives an accurate account of creation.’
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 Islam
(a) Describe what is meant by the term ‘risalah’. [3]
(b) Outline one Islamic belief about the Qur’an. [3]
(c) Describe the role of the angel Jibril in Islam. [3]
(d) Describe the importance of tawhid for Muslims. [6]
(e) ‘Allah cannot be both just and merciful.’
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 Judaism
(a) Give three examples of ethical Mitzvot. [3]
(b) Outline Jewish beliefs about Sheol. [3]
(c) Outline what is meant by the Messianic Age. [3]
(d) Describe the significance of Shekinah in Judaism. [6]
(e) ‘Only human life is sacred.’
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
PLEASE TURN OVER FOR SECTION B
© OCR 2023 J125/01 Jun23 Turn over
