Christianity: past paper questions
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- 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q3a[7]
Give an account of the changing role of women in Christianity.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2021 · Q1a[3]
what hierarchy means to Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2020 · Q1a[3]
three historical places connected with the story of the life of Jesus.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2020 · Q1a(i)[3]
Name three elements of services of reconciliation.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2020 · Q2c[6]
‘Christians should not be afraid of death.’ 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 2020 · Q3c[6]
‘Christians should not combine holidays with pilgrimages.’ 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.
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What examiners said
Weaker responses merely gave a list of some roles of women. Most of these roles were either general roles, not connected to Christianity or were stereotypical responses. Responses could make reference to the differing views these days concerning the ordination of women. They could also refer to the fact that the traditional role of women of being at home has changed due to financial pressures.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
Most candidates identified elements such as repentance and forgiveness, though some were uncertain of the meaning of ‘reconciliation’, thus limiting the quality of responses. A significant minority confused reconciliation with rites of initiation, especially baptism.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/13 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
This was answered very well. The majority of responses stated that Christians should not fear death. Evidence offered included the assurance that heaven awaits Christians. Responses could have referred to the resurrection of Jesus as ‘first fruits’ of the resurrection of all Christians. On the other side it was argued that some Christians might fear death due to the fact that fear is quite natural...
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/23 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
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