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
* 1 3 9 6 2 0 5 4 6 1 *
No extra materials are needed.
* J 6 2 5 0 6 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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DC (LK) 332770/5 Turn over
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1 Relationships and families
(a) Outline one Christian attitude to the annulment of a marriage.
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(b) Describe Christian teachings about equality.
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(c) Explain how Christian teachings might influence the roles of men and women in Christian
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You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
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(d) ‘Church weddings do not matter to anyone anymore.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Christianity.
• Explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity.
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© OCR 2024
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
* 1 3 9 6 2 0 5 4 6 1 *
No extra materials are needed.
* J 6 2 5 0 6 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8594/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (LK) 332770/5 Turn over
, 2
1 Relationships and families
(a) Outline one Christian attitude to the annulment of a marriage.
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(b) Describe Christian teachings about equality.
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(c) Explain how Christian teachings might influence the roles of men and women in Christian
communities.
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(d) ‘Church weddings do not matter to anyone anymore.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Christianity.
• Explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
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