Religious Studies J625,07 June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Muslim Perspectives on Family and Gender Roles | Teachings on contraception, attitudes toward civil partnerships, differing views on family purpose, and gender equality in Islam.

2. Belief in Allah and Divine Revelation | How Allah is revealed through scripture, the role of visions in religious experience, and theological differences in understanding Allah’s nature.

3. Islam and Environmental Stewardship | Evaluating whether acting as Khalifah (steward of the Earth) is the most important duty for Muslims today.

4. Peace, Conflict, and Social Justice in Islam | Ways Muslims promote social justice, religious teachings on peace, and different views on using violence to achieve peace.

5. Forgiveness and Reconciliation | Debating whether reconciliation is for Muslims but forgiveness belongs only to Allah, with reference to Islamic teachings.

6. Interfaith Dialogue and Secularism | Muslim beliefs about pluralism, Christianity’s role in British public life, tensions between religion and secular law, and comparing Muslim values with agnosticism.