Religious Studies J625,07 June 2019 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Muslim Perspectives on Family and Relationships | Purposes of the family in Islam, attitudes towards celibacy, cultural influences on equality, and the acceptance of civil partnerships.

2. Belief in Allah and Religious Experience | Forms of religious experience, Islamic beliefs about Allah’s goodness, the role of scripture in faith, and ethical debates on using world resources.

3. Islam, Peace, and Social Justice | Muslim teachings on violence, efforts to promote peace, motivations for challenging social injustice, and the debate on whether Muslims can be pacifists.

4. Interfaith Dialogue and Secularism | Occasions for Muslim participation in interfaith dialogue, perspectives on the Church of England’s role, disagreements with secularism, and ethical considerations of genetic manipulation.

5. Islamic Ethics and Modern Issues | Evaluating whether Muslims should engage in genetic manipulation, considering religious teachings and ethical implications.

6. Diversity in Islamic Thought | Analyzing different interpretations of Islamic beliefs and practices, including scriptural sources and scholarly opinions.