OCR GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies J625/01 – Christianity: Beliefs, Teachings & Practices (QUESTION PAPER AND MARK SCHEME)2025
ACTUAL OCR GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies J625/01 – Christianity: Beliefs, Teachings & Practices (QUESTION PAPER AND MARK SCHEME) 2025 Get a Grade 9 with these complete OCR Religious Studies J625/01 Revision Notes! This document covers Paper 1: Christianity (Beliefs, Teachings, and Practices) for the OCR GCSE Religious Studies (9-1) specification. I have organized the entire syllabus into clear, bullet-pointed notes to make revision quick and effective. What is included in this document? Section 1: Christian Beliefs & Teachings The Nature of God: The Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), Omnipotence, Omnibenevolence, and the concept of God as Judge. Creation: The biblical account of creation (Genesis) vs. scientific views (Big Bang, Evolution). The Afterlife: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Judgement. Jesus Christ: The Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension. Salvation: The concept of sin and how Christians believe they are saved (Grace, Atonement). Eschatology: Christian beliefs about the end of the world and the Parousia (Second Coming). Section 2: Christian Practices Sacraments: Detailed explanations of baptism (infant vs. believer's) and Eucharist (Holy Communion) and their importance. The Church: The role of the Church in the local community and worldwide (Persecution, Reconciliation). Pilgrimage: The importance of visiting holy sites (e.g., Lourdes, Iona, Jerusalem). Festivals: The celebrations and significance of Christmas and Easter. Worship: Liturgical and non-liturgical worship, including the importance of prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. The Role of the Church in the Wider World: Evangelism, Persecution, and Working for social justice. Why these notes work: Keyword Highlighting: All key theological terms (e.g., Agape, Incarnation, Trinity) are bolded and defined. Exam Ready: Structured to help you answer 4-, 5-, and 12-mark questions effectively. Simplified: Complex theological concepts broken down into easy-to-understand explanations. Please leave a review! I spent a lot of time condensing the J625/01 syllabus into these concise notes to help you succeed. If you find this resource helpful for your RS revision, please leave a review. It really helps me out and lets other students know they can trust these notes. Good luck on your exam!
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