2023 AQA A-level RELIGIOUS STUDIES 7062/1 Paper 1 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED]

2023 AQA A-level RELIGIOUS STUDIES 7062/1 Paper 1 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] A-level RELIGIOUS STUDIES Paper 1 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Monday 12 June 2023 Morning Time allowed: 3 hours Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7062/1. • Answer: – both two-part questions from Section A – both two-part questions from Section B. • Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information • The marks for questions are shown in brackets. • The maximum mark for this paper is 100. • In each two-part question in Sections A and B, the first part tests your knowledge and understanding, while the second part tests your skills of analysis and evaluation. • You will be marked on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. IB/M/Jun23/E4 7062/1 2 Section A: Philosophy of religion Answer both questions in this section. Each question has two parts. Question 1 01.1 and Examine how Process Theodicy influences responses to the problem of evil and suffering. [10 marks] 0 1 . 2 ‘Swinburne’s principles of testimony and credulity can verify religious experiences.’ Evaluate this claim. [15 marks] Question 2 02.1 and 0 2 . 2 Examine Hick’s argument that religious language is meaningful because it will be verified eschatologically. [10 marks] ‘Miracles can happen.’ Evaluate this claim. [15 marks] IB/M/Jun23/7062/1 3 Section B: Ethics and religion Answer both questions in this section. Each question has two parts. Question 3 03.1 and 0 3 . 2 Examine the approach taken to moral decision making by Aristotelian Virtue Ethics. You must illustrate your answer with reference to the issue of abortion. [10 marks] ‘Situation Ethics cannot solve the moral issue of “designer” babies.’ Evaluate this claim. [15 marks] Question 4 04.1 and Examine Libertarianism and Compatibilism. [10 marks] 0 4 . 2 ‘The religious conscience offers the best guide to moral decision making.’ Evaluate this claim. [15 marks] END OF QUESTIONS IB/M/Jun23/7062/1 4 There are no questions printed on this page A-level RELIGIOUS STUDIES 7062