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RELIGIOUS STUDIES

OCR 2024
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/06 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the
modern world from a Christian perspective
With Marking Scheme Merged

Oxford Cambridge and RSA

Thursday 16 May 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/06 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from
a Christian perspective
Time allowed: 2 hours
No extra materials are needed
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Do not write in the barcodes
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• Write your answer to each question in the space provided
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The question numbers must be clearly shown
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INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 126
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• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*)
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• This document has 20 pages
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Relationships and families

(a) Outline one Christian attitude to the annulment of a marriage
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(c) Explain how Christian teachings might influence the roles of men and women in Christian
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(d) ‘Church weddings do not matter to anyone anymore
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The existence of God

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(c) Explain why Christians believe that God acts in the world today
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(d) ‘Worship and the sacraments are the most important forms of religious experience’
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Religion, peace and conflict

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(c) Explain the importance of forgiveness to Christians
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(d)* ‘Christian teachings about violence are not important in the 21st century
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Dialogue between religious and non-religious beliefs and attitudes

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(c) Explain why there are different Christian attitudes to abortion
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(d)* ‘Everyone should have the right to choose when to die
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GCSE
Religious Studies
J625/06: Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern
world from a Christian perspective
General Certificate of Secondary Education

Mark Scheme for June 2024

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations

OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of
qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities
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It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and
the needs of students and teachers
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This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
of the examination
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It does not
indicate the details of the discussions which took place at an examiners’ meeting before
marking commenced
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Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and the
report on the examination
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Make sure that you have accessed and completed the relevant training packages for on -screen marking: RM Assessor Assessor Online Training;
OCR Essential Guide to Marking
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Log-in to RM Assessor and mark the required number of practice responses (“scripts”) and the number of required standardisation responses
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MARKING
1
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2
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3
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It is essential that you meet the RM Assessor 50% and 100% (traditional 40% Batch 1 and 100% Batch 2)
deadlines
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4
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5
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Wh ere no alternative
response has been provided, examiners may give candidates the benefit of the doubt and mark the crossed out resp onse where legible
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Enter a mark for each question answered into RM assessor, which
will select the highest mark from those awarded
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Mark Scheme

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Multiple Choice Question Responses
When a multiple choice question has only a single, correct response and a candidate provides two responses (even if one of th ese responses is
correct), then no mark should be awarded (as it is not possible to determine which was the first response selected by the candidate)
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Contradictory Responses
When a candidate provides contradictory responses, then no mark should be awarded, even if one of the answers is correct
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The
response space should be marked from left to right on each line and then line by line until the required number of r esponses have been considered
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Examiners will have to apply judgement as to whether a ‘second response’ on a line is a
development of the ‘first response’, rather than a separate, discrete response
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Short Answer Questions (requiring a more developed response, worth two or more marks)
If the candidates are required to provide a description of, say, three items or factors and four items or factors are provide d, then mark on a similar basis
– that is downwards (as it is unlikely in this situation that a candidate will provide more than on e response in each section of the response space
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Examiners will need to apply professional judgement as to whether
the second (or a subsequent) response is a ‘new start’ or simply a poorly expressed continuation of the first response
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Always check the pages (and additional objects if present) at the end of the response in case any answers have been continued there
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Mark Scheme

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Team Leaders must confirm the correct use of the NR button with their markers before live marking commences and should check this when
reviewing scripts
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The RM Assessor comments box is used by your team leader to explain the marking of the practice responses
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Do not use the comments box for any other reason
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9
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The report should contain notes on particular strengths displayed as well as common errors or weaknes ses
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10
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To determine the level – start at the highest level and work down until you reach the level that matches the answer
b
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Annotations

Annotation

Meaning
Blank Page – this annotation must be used on all blank pages within an answer booklet (structured or
unstructured) and on each page of an additional object where there is no candidate response
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Awarding Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar to scripts with a coversheet
a
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Assess the work for SPaG in accordance with the normal marking criteria
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ii
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iii
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Mark Scheme

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SPaG mark
awarded

Mark if candidate eligible for one
third (e
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grammar only)

Mark if candidate eligible for two thirds
(e
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grammar and punctuation only)

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0

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1

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Rew ard candidates for what
they know, understand and can do
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Concentrate on what candidates can do, not on what they cann ot do
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For all other questions, your first task is to match the response to the appropriate level of
response according to the generic levels of response given after the indicative content
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Please note – the bandings for Assessment Objectives are not dependent; there is no requirement for a response to
be awarded in the same band for AO2 as has been awarded in AO1
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Some candidates will go straight to the higher levels
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The mark scheme for each paper will list responses which a candidate might offer
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Examiners who are in any doubt should contact their Team Leader immediately
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All questions, and sub -questions, are marked separately
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The levels of response start with one from the following list of flag words:
Weak, Limited, Satisfactory, Good

During the standardisation process, examples of work at each level will be used to define the meaning of these flag words for the examination
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It will be what is judged to be ‘good’ according to the generic levels of
response, although better responses could be offered
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This means that it is imperative you mark to the agreed standard
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Mark Scheme
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In the marking of these questions the quality of the candidate's written communication will be one factor (other factors incl ude the relevance and
amount of supporting detail) that influences whether an answer is placed at the bottom, the middle, or the to p, of a level
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SPaG is now assessed in part d) of the first and second questions
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The Regulator now requires GCSE Religious Studies to assess the quality of extended responses by candidates
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This assessment takes place in part d) of the third and fourth questions
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Mark Scheme

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Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) Assessment Grid
High performance 3 marks
Learners spell and punctuate with consistent accuracy
Learners use rules of grammar with effective control of meaning overall
Learners use a wide range of specialist terms as appropriate
Intermediate performance 2 marks
Learners spell and punctuate with considerable accuracy
Learners use rules of grammar with general control of meaning overall
Learners use a good range of specialist terms as appropriate
Threshold performance 1 mark
Learners spell and punctuate with reasonable accuracy
Learners use rules of grammar with some control of meaning and any errors do not significantly hinder overall
Learners use a limited range of specialist terms as appropriate
0 marks
The learner writes nothing
The learner’s response does not relate to the question
The learner’s achievement in SPaG does not reach the threshold performance level, for example errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar
severely hinder meaning

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INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
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Practice scripts provide you with examples of the standard of each band
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The specific task-related indicative content for part d) of each question will help you to understand how the band descriptors may be applied
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This needs to be used in close conjunction with the relevant Levels of Response marking grid,
which is positioned below the indicative content
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Levels of Response marked responses should be read holistically before
applying the relevant Levels of Response
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AO2

Analyse and evaluate aspects of religion, including their significance and
influence
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Responses might include:
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The Catholic Church is tolerant of annulment but against divorce because marriage is a
permanent union that cannot be broken by humans
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Therefore, they accept annulment and the couple
are both free to re marry
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As an expression of compassion and understanding, Pope Francis has extended the range
of reasons for allowing an annulment, e
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if one person was having an extra-marital affair at
the time of the marriage
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There are strict Church guidelines which must be
followed as part of a tribunal to establish whether marriage was present from the beginning
or not
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Some Christians believe that it can be too
difficult and too expensive to obtain an annulment from the Church
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Correct definition of annulment

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Marks

Guidance

3
AO1

Marks should be
awarded for a statement
supported by any
combination of
development and
exemplification
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However, they
must make it clear they
know and understand
the meaning of the term
‘annulment’ in relation
to marriage
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Question
1 (b)

Mark Scheme
Indicative content
Describe Christian teachings about equality
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Genesis 1:27 teaches
that humans are created in God’s image and therefore each human being is worthy of respect
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For example, Acts 10:34-35 states that God does not show favouritism but
accepts from every nation; Acts 17:26 From one man he has made every nation of humanity to live all
over the earth; Galatians 3:28 there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is
neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus
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Jesus for all his followers, e
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John 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another
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The Christian Churches base their views on interpretations of the Bible teachings
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Neither was the man
created for the woman; but the woman for the man and Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves to
your own husbands as you do to the Lord
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Their teachings influenced centuries of attitudes towards women being the weaker
sex
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You may also buy some of the temporary residents and Titus 2:9 Teach slaves
to be subject to their masters in everything
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Learners might cite and describe the stances of complementarianism and egalitarianism
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Please refer to the
Level of Response
grid above when
marking this question
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June 2024
Marks
6
AO2

Guidance
Examiners should
mark according to
AO2 descriptors
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Learners might consider some of the following:
Learners are likely to explain how different interpretations of Biblical teachings have led to men and
women fulfilling different roles in the wider Christian Church or in other communities such as
monasteries, Iona or Taizé
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Sex discrimination is against the law in Great Britain, but the Churches are free from these laws and
can specify the gender of ministers in job advertisements
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Sources of wisdom and authority are likely to include various Biblical texts and their interpretations
by individuals and Church leaders or the example of Christ and his specific teachings
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Jesus challenged cultural stereotypes in his day, and some may suggest that Christians
should follow Jesus’ example, whilst other Christians may explain the influence of the Bible
teachings as God’s words that must be listened and adhered to
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Prominent church leaders through the ages have had considerable impact upon roles of men and
women in the Church, such as the Pope in the Catholic Church, the Ecumenical Patriarch of the
Orthodox Church, the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Anglican community
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Women
cannot become priests in the Roman Catholic Churches, for example
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Women’s roles
therefore usually exclude leadership but are more frequently connected with the care and teaching of
children, in Sunday School for example, pastoral care, or practical tasks such as catering and
supportive roles such as administration
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Question

Mark Scheme
Indicative content

June 2024
Marks

Conversely the teaching in Gal 3:28 there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free,
there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus and the example of Jesus who
came to break down stereotypes of his day show that God created women and men in his own
image equally and that there is no reason why women cannot become leaders and / or priests in
their Christian communities
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Level
(Mark)

Mark Scheme

June 2024

AO1

Level
(Mark)

AO2

3
(3)

A good demonstration of knowledge and understanding in
response to the stimulus:
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Good understanding of the stimulus shown by
appropriate selection of religious knowledge
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Selection of appropriate sources of wisdom and
authority with detail and/or developed explanation
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Good knowledge and understanding of different
viewpoints within Christianity
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Good knowledge and understanding of the influence
on individuals, communities and societies

4
(1012)

A good attempt to respond to the stimulus, demonstrating some or all of
the following:
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A variety of viewpoints explored with good use of reasoned argument
and discussion
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Good analysis and evaluation of the significance and/or influence of
the issue on different Christian groups
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Evidence of critical evaluation including comment on, and comparison
of, arguments from different Christian groups
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Evidence of judgement on the issue in the stimulus and a balanced
conclusion to the discussion

2
(2)

A satisfactory demonstration of knowledge and/or
understanding in response to the stimulus:
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Satisfactory understanding of the stimulus shown by
some use of religious knowledge
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Selection of appropriate sources of wisdom and
authority with superficial explanation and/or
description
• Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of different
viewpoints within Christianity
• Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the
influence on individuals, communities and societies

3
(7-9)

A satisfactory attempt to respond to the stimulus, demonstrating some or
all of the following:
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Different viewpoints offered with some evidence of reasoned
argument and/or discussion
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Satisfactory analysis and evaluation of the significance and/or
influence of the issue on some Christian groups
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Evidence of comment on, and comparison of, arguments
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Evidence of judgement on the issue in the stimulus and some
conclusion to the discussion

1
(1)

Limited/weak demonstration of knowledge and/or
understanding in response to the stimulus:
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Limited understanding of the stimulus shown by
factual errors or generalised responses with little
connection to the stimulus
• Points may be listed and/or lacking in relevant detail
related to the issues
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Weak knowledge understanding of different
viewpoints within Christianity
• Weak knowledge and understanding of the influence
on individuals, communities and societies

2
(4-6)

A limited attempt to respond to the stimulus, demonstrating some or all of
the following:
• Different views may be stated but with little or no development
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Limited analysis and/or evaluation of the significance and/or influence
of the issue on some Christian groups
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Response may contain some inaccuracies or misunderstanding of the
issue in the stimulus
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Little evidence of judgement on the issue in the stimulus

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Level
(Mark)

Mark Scheme
AO1

Level
(Mark)
1
(1-3)

0
(0)

No response or no response worthy of credit

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AO2

A weak attempt to respond to the stimulus, demonstrating some or all of
the following:
• A single viewpoint may be stated with little or no support or
justification or views may be stated as a list
• Response may be simplistic, purely descriptive and/or very brief
• No attempt to offer judgement on the issue in the stimulus

0
(0)

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Mark Scheme

Question
1

(d)

Indicative content

June 2024
Marks

“Church weddings do not matter to anyone anymore
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In your answer, you should:
• Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Christianity

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AO1
12
AO2

• Explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity
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Please refer to the
Level of Response
grid above when
marking this
question
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Biblical teachings connected to the importance of family, marriage and divorce are
likely to be cited e
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Genesis 1:27 God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he
created them; male and female he created them
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I will make a helper suitable for him, Exodus 20:14 thou shall not commit adultery, Matthew
19:4-6 they are no longer two, but one flesh
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Christian Church teachings about marriage as a sacrament could be developed, perhaps citing
differences between denominations about attitudes towards the importance and purpose of
weddings
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Statistical evidence about social change and the decline in Church weddings might be articulated,
including reference to same sex marriages which cannot be performed in church
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Please refer to the
SPaG response grid
on page 9
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If one has a faith in God, then a Church wedding is about promises to a partner and to God, the cord
of three strands
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The Catholic Church teaches that the constant presence of Christ in a marriage, which begins with a
Church wedding, is vital to strengthen the couples’ promises and sustain the marriage
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Some Christian groups, such as Quakers, do not believe that a church wedding is important and
perform marriage ceremonies in their meeting houses
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Therefore, they may
disagree with the statement, but not for religious reasons
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However, many people of other faiths will
still acknowledge the importance of having a religious ceremony and therefore see the value of
Church weddings, even if that is not their own faith tradition
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Some might
suggest that in the past people married in Church because they felt they had to, not because it was
necessarily important to them personally, so perhaps today people are simply being true to their
beliefs
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Mark Scheme

Question
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(a)

Indicative content

Marks

Name three different philosophical arguments for belief in God
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Mark Scheme

Level
(Mark)

AO1

June 2024

3
(5-6)

A good demonstration of knowledge and understanding in response to the question:
• Good understanding of the question shown by appropriate selection of religious knowledge
• Selection of appropriate sources of wisdom and authority with detail and/or developed description
• Good knowledge and understanding of different viewpoints within Christianity
• Good knowledge and understanding of the influence on individuals, communities and societies
• Good knowledge and understanding of the breadth and/or depth of the issues

2
(3-4)

A satisfactory demonstration of knowledge and/or understanding in response to the question:
• Satisfactory understanding of the question shown by some use of religious knowledge
• Selection of appropriate sources of wisdom and authority with superficial description
• Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of different viewpoints within Christianity
• Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the influence on individuals, communities and societies
• Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the breadth and/or depth of issues

1
(1-2)

Limited/weak demonstration of knowledge and/or understanding in response to the question:
• Limited understanding of the question shown by factual errors or generalised responses with little connection to the question
• Points may be listed and/or lacking in relevant detail related to the issues
• Weak knowledge and understanding of different viewpoints within Christianity
• Weak knowledge and understanding of the influence on individuals, communities and societies

0
(0)

No response or no response worthy of credit
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Learners might consider some of the following:
God is the source of all goodness
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Some may argue that the ultimate expression of God’s goodness and love is the offer of salvation,
through Christ’s death on the cross
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Some learners may expand upon the meaning of the word ‘good’ and discuss what
characteristics make up goodness, for example kindness, love, honesty, mercy, etc
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God’s goodness is shown in his commands/through the giving of the law, all of which are
believed to be good; to keep humanity safe
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Christians believe God created laws that are good for all people in any time
and place, e
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the Ten Commandments or Jesus’ two Great Commandments
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Christians believe God created and sustains all life and it
is ‘very good’ (Genesis 1:31)
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Judgement
is an expression of God’s goodness and love, Joseph Fletcher described goodness as ‘love
distributed
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The problem of the existence of evil leads some to

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Marks

Guidance

6
AO1

Examiners should mark
according to AO1
descriptors
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Question

Mark Scheme
Indicative content
believe that although God is all good, humans do not fully understand everything, and it will all be
made clear at the end of the world
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You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer

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