0490.1.2.09 — C1.5 The roles and significance of leaders in the church and in different Christian communities.: past paper questions
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- 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q1a(i)[2]
Name two leadership roles in the church.
See it on the paper → - 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q1c[8]
Evaluate different views on whether clergy are needed for Christian worship. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question. [Total: 20]
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q1b[6]
Explain why Papal audiences might be important to some Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2025 · Q1b[6]
Explain the importance of becoming a full member of a church community.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(i)[3]
How is a bishop different from an archbishop?
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe the role of the minister in Sunday worship.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2021 · Q1b[4]
the role of the head of one church hierarchy you have studied.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2021 · Q1c[7]
the importance of having a hierarchy for some Christian communities.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2021 · Q1d[6]
‘A religious hierarchy is not necessary for an individual to have a relationship with God.’ Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2021 · Q3c[6]
‘Prayers are always answered.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. Section B – Islam If you have chosen this section answer all of the parts in two of the questions.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2020 · Q1a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe what happens during a service of reconciliation.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2020 · Q1b[7]
Explain why some Christians think that services of reconciliation are important.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q1c[6]
‘Church leaders no longer pay attention to the Holy Spirit.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2019 · Q2a(i)[3]
Give three types of leaders in the Christian church (not including bishop).
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2019 · Q2a(ii)[4]
Describe the work of one of the leaders you have mentioned.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2019 · Q2b[7]
Explain the significance of bishops to Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2019 · Q2c[6]
‘There are too many leaders in the Christian church.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2019 · Q4a[7]
Describe how Muslims make celebrating Lailat ul-Qadr (Night of Power) a part of Ramadan.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2019 · Q4b[7]
Explain how the different rituals observed during Ramadan might strengthen faith.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2019 · Q4c[6]
‘It is important that religious duties are performed by believers at all times.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer.
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What examiners said
While most candidates recognised that ‘bishop’ is a term associated with hierarchical status, many responses presented an archbishop as being answerable to the bishop and as having fewer responsibilities. Some responses were simply about the responsibilities of clergy in general. part response, but it was creditable here.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/13 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
This was generally well answered. Responses ranged across many different denominations of Christianity – any of which were creditable – and most candidates were able to give a good summary of the ministerial role in worship. For some candidates this was a repletion of their
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/13 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many responses focused on describing different activities or structures rather than considering the importance of hierarchy to communities. There was also a lot of generic material which was creditable where it was correct in the context of Christianity – for example references to having respect for authority and the advantages of sharing practical tasks. However, Christianity-specific material, s...
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0490/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
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