2025 OCR GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies J625/06 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the
modern world from a Christian perspective Combined Question Paper & Final Marking
Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 21 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/06 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from
a Christian perspective
*1427844444*
Time allowed: 2 hours
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 2025 [601/8594/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 338615/3 Turn over
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1 Relationships and families
(a) Outline Christian attitudes to civil partnership.
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(b) Describe Christian teachings about the importance of marriage.
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(c) Explain how Christian teachings influence attitudes to the use of contraception.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
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(d) ‘Christians should never support gender discrimination.’
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 2025
modern world from a Christian perspective Combined Question Paper & Final Marking
Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 21 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/06 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from
a Christian perspective
*1427844444*
Time allowed: 2 hours
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 2025 [601/8594/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 338615/3 Turn over
, 2
1 Relationships and families
(a) Outline Christian attitudes to civil partnership.
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(b) Describe Christian teachings about the importance of marriage.
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(c) Explain how Christian teachings influence attitudes to the use of contraception.
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(d) ‘Christians should never support gender discrimination.’
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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