Model Essays 2 for OCR GCE Religious Studies

Model Essays 2 is the second volume of essays marked intensively on every part of the three paper OCR H573 specification. Taking real essays written by students under exam conditions, the new selection adds exercises for the student to do after each essay, and also a detailed chapter on how to write for Level 6 (A*). A detailed glossary and a full list of possible future exam questions are also included to make this guide indispensable for any student aiming for the top grade this summer.

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Format: Softcover Book
Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″ (13.97 x 21.59 cm)
Paper: Black & White on White paper
Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9781091762657

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Introduction

How To Write for Level 6
AO1 (16 marks) Knowledge & Understanding
AO2 Criteria (24 marks) – Analysis, Evaluation & Application

Philosophy of Religion Essays H573/1

‘It is impossible to argue for the existence of God from his attributes’. Discuss (35/40, Grade A)
To what extent does the cosmological argument withstand the challenges presented to it. (24/40 marks, Grade C)
‘There is no design in the universe’. Discuss. (34/40 marks, Grade A)
‘The best approach to understanding religious language is through the cataphatic way.’ Discuss (19/40 marks, Grade C/D)
‘Corporate religious experiences are less reliable than individual experiences’. (40/40 marks Grade A*) Discuss (OCR H573/1, June 2018)
Critically assess the claim that religious language is meaningless. (40/40 marks, grade A*)

Ethics H573/2

Assess the view that natural law is of no help with regard to the issue of euthanasia. (40/40 A* OCR, June 2018)
‘Kant’s moral theory works’. Assess this view. (38/40 Grade A*)
Situation Ethics is unworkable in practice. Discuss (40/40, Grade A*)
‘Good is meaningful’. Discuss (33/40 Grade A, OCR June 2018)
‘Doing the right thing by stakeholders also benefits shareholders.’ Discuss. (23/40 Grade C)
Evaluate Aquinas’ theological approach to conscience. (26/40 Grade B, OCR June 2018)
Critically assess the view that Utilitarianism is of no use when making decisions about sexual ethics. (38/40, Grade A*)

Christian Thought Paper H573/3

Assess the view that Augustine’s teaching on human nature is too pessimistic. (30/40, Grade A/B)
To what extent can Jesus be regarded as no more than a teacher of wisdom? (40/40 Grade A* OCR June 2018)
‘Theological pluralism undermines Christian belief.’ Discuss. (39/40 Grade A*)
Critically compare Daly’s and Ruether’s teaching on God (34/40, Grade A)
To what extent are Bonhoeffer’s teachings still relevant today? (29/40, Grade B, OCR, June 2018)

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