Paper 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices

Which term describes God becoming human in Jesus?

Give two ways in which Jesus' death and resurrection are important to Christians.

Explain two ways in which belief in the Trinity influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about life after death. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'The problem of evil and suffering means a loving God cannot exist.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which sacrament welcomes a person into the Christian Church?

Give two forms of Christian worship.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians celebrate the Eucharist.

Explain two reasons why Christians help the poor. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'Pilgrimage is no longer important for Christians today.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What is the Muslim belief in the oneness of God called?

Give two of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam.

Explain two ways in which belief in Akhirah (life after death) influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about prophethood (risalah). Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Belief in predestination (al-Qadr) means humans have no free will.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which pillar of Islam involves giving 2.5% of savings to those in need?

Give two actions Muslims perform before or during salah.

Explain two ways in which fasting during Ramadan influences Muslims.

Explain two reasons why Hajj is important to Muslims. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Jihad is mainly a personal, inner struggle.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]