Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies A (1RA0) Paper 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics Option 3B: Christianity Centre Number Candidate Number *P65004A0112* Turn over

Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies A (1RA0) Paper 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics Option 3B: Christianity Centre Number Candidate Number *P65004A0112* Turn over Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 51. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on this question with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. You do not need any other materials. Total Marks Time 50 minutes Religious Studies A PAPER 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics Option 3B – Christianity Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information 1RA0/3B Paper reference   P65004A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1/1 *P65004A0212* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Arguments for the Existence of God 1 (a) Outline three features of a religious experience. 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(b) Explain two things the revelation of God in the covenant with Noah shows about God’s nature. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Christian teachings • refer to non-religious points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P65004A0612* 6  Question 2: Religious Teachings on Relationships and Families in the 21st Century 2 (a) Outline three reasons Christians may accept the use of artificial methods of contraception. 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(b) Explain two Christian teachings about the importance of marriage. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Christian teachings • refer to different Christian points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) TOTAL FOR PAPER = 51 MARKS *P65004A01012* 10  BLANK PAGE *P65004A01112* 11  BLANK PAGE *P65004A01212* 12  BLANK PAGE Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies A (1RA0) Paper 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics Option 3B: Christianity Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at or . Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. 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