AQA_2024: A-level Religious Studies - Paper 2B
Study of Religion and Dialogues: Christianity.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
A-level
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Paper 2B Study of Religion and Dialogues: Christianity
Monday 17 June 2024 Afternoon 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 7062/2B.
Answer:
– both two-part questions from Section A, and
– one question from Section B, and
– one question from Section C.
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 Section A, the first part tests your knowledge and understanding,
while the second part tests your skills of reasoning and evaluation.
The one-part questions in Sections B and C test your knowledge and understanding and your
skills of reasoning and evaluation.
You will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
,For A-level Religious Studies Paper 2B on Christianity, focus on the following key areas:
1. The Life of Jesus:
Birth and Early Life: Jesus’ birth (Virgin Birth, Nativity), the significance of his genealogy, and early
life in Nazareth.
Ministry: His baptism by John, temptation in the wilderness, and the beginning of his public
ministry. Study the key themes of his teachings and miracles, including healing, exorcisms, and
nature miracles (e.g., walking on water).
2. Key Teachings of Jesus:
The Kingdom of God: Jesus’ vision of God’s rule on Earth, emphasizing justice, peace, and the
transformation of society.
The Greatest Commandment: Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Central to Christian
ethical teachings.
Parables: Study the parables of Jesus, such as the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the Lost
Sheep, exploring their moral lessons about forgiveness, compassion, and salvation.
3. Christian Beliefs:
The Trinity: The doctrine of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, emphasizing the unity and
distinctiveness of each person of the Trinity.
The Incarnation: The belief that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human.
Salvation and Atonement: Theories of atonement, such as substitutionary atonement (Jesus as
the substitute for humanity) and Christus Victor (Christ's victory over death and sin).
Original Sin and Grace: The concept of original sin and how grace, through faith in Jesus, offers
salvation.
4. Christian Practices:
Worship: Different forms of worship (liturgical vs. non-liturgical), including the role of hymns,
prayers, and Bible readings.
The Sacraments: Baptism and Eucharist (Holy Communion) as the two key sacraments; the
significance of each in Christian life.
Prayer: Importance of private and communal prayer. The Lord’s Prayer as a model for Christian
prayer.
5. Christian Ethics:
Moral Teachings: Christian ethics based on love, justice, and the Ten Commandments. Study the
ethical guidance from the Bible and how it is applied to modern issues.
6. The Church:
The Role of the Church: The Church as the Body of Christ, a community for worship, teaching, and
mission.
Denominations: Major Christian denominations such as Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy,
and Protestantism. This summary covers the essential aspects of Christianity for Paper 2B,
focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus, core Christian beliefs, practices, and ethical
perspectives.
IB/M/Jun24/G4005/E2 7062/2B
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Section A: Study of Christianity
Answer both questions in this section.
Each question has two parts.
Question 1
0 1 . 1 Examine Christian understandings of judgement.
[10 marks]
and
0 1 . 2 ‘The concept of God in process theology is not really God.’
Evaluate this claim.
[15 marks]
Question 2
0 2 . 1 Examine how Christian liberationist approaches influence society today.
[10 marks]
and
0 2 . 2 ‘There is little agreement among Christians about the ordination of women.’
Evaluate this claim.
[15 marks]
IB/M/Jun24/7062/2B
Study of Religion and Dialogues: Christianity.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
A-level
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Paper 2B Study of Religion and Dialogues: Christianity
Monday 17 June 2024 Afternoon 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 7062/2B.
Answer:
– both two-part questions from Section A, and
– one question from Section B, and
– one question from Section C.
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 Section A, the first part tests your knowledge and understanding,
while the second part tests your skills of reasoning and evaluation.
The one-part questions in Sections B and C test your knowledge and understanding and your
skills of reasoning and evaluation.
You will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
,For A-level Religious Studies Paper 2B on Christianity, focus on the following key areas:
1. The Life of Jesus:
Birth and Early Life: Jesus’ birth (Virgin Birth, Nativity), the significance of his genealogy, and early
life in Nazareth.
Ministry: His baptism by John, temptation in the wilderness, and the beginning of his public
ministry. Study the key themes of his teachings and miracles, including healing, exorcisms, and
nature miracles (e.g., walking on water).
2. Key Teachings of Jesus:
The Kingdom of God: Jesus’ vision of God’s rule on Earth, emphasizing justice, peace, and the
transformation of society.
The Greatest Commandment: Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Central to Christian
ethical teachings.
Parables: Study the parables of Jesus, such as the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the Lost
Sheep, exploring their moral lessons about forgiveness, compassion, and salvation.
3. Christian Beliefs:
The Trinity: The doctrine of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, emphasizing the unity and
distinctiveness of each person of the Trinity.
The Incarnation: The belief that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human.
Salvation and Atonement: Theories of atonement, such as substitutionary atonement (Jesus as
the substitute for humanity) and Christus Victor (Christ's victory over death and sin).
Original Sin and Grace: The concept of original sin and how grace, through faith in Jesus, offers
salvation.
4. Christian Practices:
Worship: Different forms of worship (liturgical vs. non-liturgical), including the role of hymns,
prayers, and Bible readings.
The Sacraments: Baptism and Eucharist (Holy Communion) as the two key sacraments; the
significance of each in Christian life.
Prayer: Importance of private and communal prayer. The Lord’s Prayer as a model for Christian
prayer.
5. Christian Ethics:
Moral Teachings: Christian ethics based on love, justice, and the Ten Commandments. Study the
ethical guidance from the Bible and how it is applied to modern issues.
6. The Church:
The Role of the Church: The Church as the Body of Christ, a community for worship, teaching, and
mission.
Denominations: Major Christian denominations such as Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy,
and Protestantism. This summary covers the essential aspects of Christianity for Paper 2B,
focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus, core Christian beliefs, practices, and ethical
perspectives.
IB/M/Jun24/G4005/E2 7062/2B
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Section A: Study of Christianity
Answer both questions in this section.
Each question has two parts.
Question 1
0 1 . 1 Examine Christian understandings of judgement.
[10 marks]
and
0 1 . 2 ‘The concept of God in process theology is not really God.’
Evaluate this claim.
[15 marks]
Question 2
0 2 . 1 Examine how Christian liberationist approaches influence society today.
[10 marks]
and
0 2 . 2 ‘There is little agreement among Christians about the ordination of women.’
Evaluate this claim.
[15 marks]
IB/M/Jun24/7062/2B
