OCR AS Level Religious Studies Philosophy of
Religion (H173/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
May 2026 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/01 Philosophy of Religion
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer 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 any two questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 3
Answer any two questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religious and philosophical thought and
teaching
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief (in a philosophical
context), including their significance, influence and study.
1* Critically assess Paley’s teleological argument. [30]
2* To what extent can materialism be said to be a full explanation for consciousness? [30]
3* ‘William James does not give any helpful insights into the nature and influence of religious
experience.’ Discuss. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
Religion (H173/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
May 2026 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/01 Philosophy of Religion
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer 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 any two questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 3
Answer any two questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religious and philosophical thought and
teaching
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief (in a philosophical
context), including their significance, influence and study.
1* Critically assess Paley’s teleological argument. [30]
2* To what extent can materialism be said to be a full explanation for consciousness? [30]
3* ‘William James does not give any helpful insights into the nature and influence of religious
experience.’ Discuss. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
