BGCSE Religious StudiesYear 2016

Papers 1 & 2

5t2Ut BGCSESchool Number Candidate Number

Surname and Initials

I RELIGIOUS STUDIESPAPER 1 - CHRISTIAN BELIEF AND PRACTICE 5I2II1

ACCORDING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT

rhursday 12 MAY 2016 l:00p.M.-3:00p.M.

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BAHAMAS GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

Write your school number, candidate number, surname and initials in the spaces provided onthis booklet.

SECTION I -Answer both questions 1 and 2.

SECTION II -Answer TWO of questions 3 to 6.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESThe number of marks available is shown inbrackets [ ] at the end of each question or partquestion.

You are advised to spend forty-five minutes(45 minutes) completing Section I and one hourand flfteen minutes (1 hr. 15 mins.) completingSection II.

FOR EXAMINER'S USE ONLY

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SECTION I

Answer BOTH questions I and2.Answer ALL the parts of BOTH questions.

1. Study the picture to help you recall the story and answer ALL parts (a) to (e).

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Explain the term baptism.(a)

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(b) List the TWO forms of baptism thatare practicedby Christians today.

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(c) Describe what took place at Jesus' baptism.

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Explain fully why Jezus'baptism is important to Christians.

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(e) 'Babies should not be baptised.'

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Discuss your view fully and give an opposing view to show that you have thought aboutdifferent points of view.

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Read the following passage in the version that you have studied and answer ALL parts (a) to (e).

KING JAMES YERSION'And it came to pass, as he went into the ltouse of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on thesabbath day, that they watched him.'

GOOD NEWS VERSION'One Sabbath Jesus went to eat a meal at the home of one of the leading Pharisees; and peoplewere watching Jesus closely.'

NEW ENGLISH VERSION'One Sabbath he went to have a meal in the house of a leading Pharisee; arud they were watchinghim closely.'

St. Luke 14:1

(a) Why might the people have watched Jesus closely?

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and(b) Describe fully what happened when Jesus healed the man with dropsy/swollen armslegs.

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(c) lVhy did the Pharisees generally criticise Jesus?

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(d) Explain fully why the Jews believe that it is important to keep the Sabbath.

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'The Sabbath is just an ordinary day.'

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Answer any TWO of questions 3 to 6.

Answer ALL the parts of your chosen questions.

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(i) Describe what took place at Jesus'tomb the morning of His resurrection. 14]

(ii) Explain why the resurrection of Jesus is important to christians. t6l

(i) Explain what happened when Jesus appeared to His disciples in Galilee. l4l

(ii) Describe another occasion when women played an important role in Jesus'ministry. t6l

'Women should be allowed to hold leadership roles in the Church.'

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Explain the following terms:

- conversion

- eunuch.

Describe the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch.

Explain the passage of scripture that the Ethiopian Eunuch was reading.

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Relate anotherbiblical story that shows the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of theearly believers.

(c) 'The Holy Spirit should be the only guidefor Christians.'

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State FOUR facts about Barnabas.

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Explain possible reasons why Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of their property.

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Explain TWO commandments Ananias and Sapphira violated and state thepunishment they received. t6l

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'Believers today no longer practice what they preach.'

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6. (i) Describe fully why Saul persecuted the early Christians.

(ii) Relate the events that took place on the road to Damascus.

(i) Give an account ofAnanias'vision.

(ii) Describe Ananias' encounter with Saul.

(c) 'Living a Christian lfe is easy.'

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RELIGIOUS STUDIESPAPER 2 _ CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON PERSONAL,

SOCIALAI{D WORLD ISSUES 5I2II2

Monday 23 MAY 2016 t:00p.M.-3:00p.M.

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BAIIAMAS GENERAL CERTIF'ICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

Write your school number, candidate number, surname and initials in the spaces provided onthis booklet.

SECTION I -Answer BOTH questions I and,Z.

SECTION II -Answer any TWO of questions 3 to 6.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESThe number of marks available is shown inbrackets [ ] at the end of each question or partquestion.

You are advised to spend forty-five minutes(45 minutes) completing Section I and one hourand fifteen minutes (1 hr. 15 mins.) completingSection II.

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SECTION I

Answer BOTH questions I and2.Answer All the parts of BOTH questions.

1. Read the following passage and answer ALL parts (a) to (e).

Thomas and his family live below the poverty level. They do not have their basic needs met. Thereare many gangs in their neighbourhood that are involved in many illegal activities. If one becowesa member of a gang they would have enough funds to take care of themselves and their families.Thomas' brother has been encouraging him to join one of the gangs. Thomas knows that thisis wrong; this goes against everything that he believes. Additionally, to become a member of agang he has to be initiated. He has to burglarise a business, vandalise three churches or shoot anindividual. What should Thomas do? Should hefollow his conscience or should he join a gang?

(a) Define the following moral language as used in the passage:

- should

- conscience.

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(b) What advice would a hedonist give to Thomas?

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(c) Explain the term egoist.

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(d) How should a Christian respond to persons who are involved in gang related activities?

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'It is always e.asy ta mqke tke right decision.'

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2. Read the following passage in the version that you have studied and answer ALL parts (a) to (e).

KING JAMES VERSION'And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that hehad answered them well, asked him, Wich is thefirst commandment of all?'

GOOD NEWS VERSION'A teacher of the Law was there who heard the discussion. He saw that Jesus had given theSadducees a good answer so he came to him with a question; "VWtich commandment is the mostimportant of all?"

NEW ENGLISH YERSION'Then one of the lawyet"s, who had been listening to these discussions and had noted how well heanswered, came forward and asked him, 'Wich commandment is first of all? '

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(a) Define the following terms:

- Scribe

- Sadducees

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(b) How did Jesus respond to the question asked by the Scribe?

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(c) Jesus'response is considered to be the greatest commandment; why?

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(d) Explain the difflerence between laws and commandments.

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(e) 'Tltere is na commandment that is greater than arry of the others!'

Do you agree or disagree?

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Answer any TWO of questions 3 to 6.

Answer ALL the parts of your chosen questions.

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Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary euthanasia. l4l

Discuss THREE reasons people might give to justif,z euthanasia. t6l

Outline THREE arguments Christians might give to show that they do notsupport the practice of euthanasia. 16]

Explain the following terms:

- divorce

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Discuss THREE grounds for divorce in The Bahamas. t6l

Explain the views on divoroe of TWO diflerent denominations. t4l

Discuss fully Jesus' teaching on divorce and remarriage as outlined in Matthewchapter 5. 16l

Explain why some people believe that the Christian faith provides comfort to the

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(c) 'People should be allowed to die on their own terms.'

Do you agree or disagree?

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'Divorce does more harm tltan good.'

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According to Matthew chapter 6 how should we perform our acts of kindness tothose in need and why? l4l

What would be the views of a utilitarian and someone who subscribes to situation

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ethics towards helping the poor?

Identifu and describe the work of a Bahamian organisationneed.

Discuss THREE causes of world poverty.

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'One must care for the poor if one wants to be a 'good' Christian. '

Do you agree or disagree?

Discuss your view fully and give an opposing view to show that you have thought aboutdifferent points of view. i10l

(i) Outline Micah's teaching on 'a future time of peace' as recorded in Micahchapter 4. t6l

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(D Explain what Jesus meant by, 'Blessed are the peacemakers,. L4]

(ii) Identifu and discuss an occasion where Jesus was seen as a peacemaker. 14]

'Christians should live at peace with everyone.'

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