Total marks: 50 · Duration: 105 minutes
Instructions to candidates
- Answer all questions in Section A and Section B.
- Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
- Begin each answer on a new line.
- The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
- You are advised to spend approximately 60 minutes on Section A and 45 minutes on Section B.
Paper
Section A — Structured Questions (30 marks)
Question 1
Read the following passage about Christian prayer.
"Prayer is one of the most important aspects of Christian worship. Christians pray both individually and corporately. The Lord's Prayer, taught by Jesus to his disciples, is considered the model prayer for Christians. Many Christians pray daily, following the example of Jesus who often withdrew to pray alone."
(a) State what is meant by the term 'corporate prayer'.
[2 marks]
(b) Describe two different types of prayer used by Christians.
[4 marks]
(c) Explain why the Lord's Prayer is important to Christians.
[6 marks]
Question 2
(a) Give two features of a mosque.
[2 marks]
(b) Describe what happens during Salah (the five daily prayers in Islam).
[4 marks]
(c) Explain why pilgrimage (Hajj) is important for Muslims.
[6 marks]
Question 3
Read the following statement about religious authority.
"Sacred texts provide the ultimate source of religious authority and should be followed exactly as written."
(a) State what is meant by 'religious authority'.
[2 marks]
(b) Describe two ways in which Christians might interpret the Bible.
[4 marks]
(c) Explain why some religious believers might disagree with this statement.
[6 marks]
Section B — Extended Response (20 marks)
Question 4
"Religious festivals are more about tradition than religious meaning in the modern world."
Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:
- refer to at least one religion
- consider different points of view
- reach a justified conclusion.
[10 marks]
Question 5
"The problem of evil and suffering is the strongest argument against belief in God."
Discuss this statement. In your answer you should:
- explain different responses to the problem of evil and suffering
- refer to religious and non-religious arguments
- reach a justified conclusion.
[10 marks]