EXAM STYLE – Religious Studies

Relationships

Question / Marks / What should I do? / Example
a) / 2 marks / Give an accurate definition of the concept / What is the meaning of omnipotent?
What is meant by adultery?
b) / 5 marks / Describe a particular religious teaching or view. / Describe how marriage is important in a faith community.
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c) / 8 marks /
  • Explain a key practice, belief or issue in the religions you have studied.
  • Reference- two different religions (Christianity and Islam) or two religious traditions (Catholic and Protestant)
  • Use relevant sources of wisdom or sacred texts.
/ Explain from two different religious traditions attitudes towards same sex marriage.
From two different religions or two religious traditions, explain attitudes to same sex relationships.
d) / 15 marks / A basic outline of how to answer:
  • Define key terms
  • For arguments
  • Against arguments
  • Conclusion
Make sure you include:
  • Give a variety of views on the question.
  • Include religion and non religious beliefs (Christianity, Islam, atheist or humanist)
  • Show diversity within a religious tradition.
  • Reference sacred texts
  • Use religious language and terms
/ ‘Cohabitation is always wrong.’
Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.)

Christianity

Sikhism

Question / Marks / What should I do? / Example
a) / 2 marks / Give an accurate definition of the concept / What is the meaning of omnipotent?
b) / 5 marks / Describe a particular religious teaching or view. / Explain Sikh teaching about sewa.
Explain Christian teaching about the crucifixion of Jesus.
c) / 8 marks /
  • Explain a key practice, belief or issue in the religions you have studied.
  • Use relevant sources of wisdom or sacred texts.
/ Explain different Christian responses to the problem of evil.
d) / 15 marks / A basic outline of how to answer:
  • Define key terms
  • For arguments
  • Against arguments
  • Conclusion
Make sure you include:
  • Give a variety of views on the question.
  • Include religion and non-religious beliefs.
  • Reference sacred texts
  • Use religious language and terms
/ ‘Jesus was just an ordinary man.’
Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.)