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
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• 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.
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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]
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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]
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