Part C - Coursework

- A guide to gaining the

highest marks
 Mark Scheme for part C
Level 1 0-4 marks A statement of the obvious, a one-sided
judgement with little or no argument.
Level 2 5-8 marks A clearly expressed opinion directly related to
an issue raised with an argument offered in
support of it.
Level 3 9-12 marks The ability to recognise some of the significance
of an issue raised. The clear expression of an
opinion directly related to it supported with
some use of evidence and argument. An
awareness of the existence of different opinions.

Level 4 13-15 The ability to recognise the complexity of

marks issues raised and to express valid opinions
about different points of view well supported
by evidence and argument.
What constitutes worship?

Any other
examples?
 ‘All worship is a waste of time
because people cannot be sure
that God exists.’
Some Christian arguments:

• God does exist

• No one can be sure that God does not
exist
• Value in meditation and prayer,
regardless of the outcome
• Worship makes people ‘better’ human
beings
 ‘All worship is a waste of time
because people cannot be sure
that God exists.’
Some arguments for agreeing:

• No return of investment
• False hope
• ‘Better use of time’ – e.g. helping people
• Obsessive worship could be detrimental
 ‘All worship is a waste of time
because people cannot be sure
that God exists.’
Some arguments for disagreeing:

• Provides ‘space’ in peoples lives

• Prayer – problem shared, problem
halved
• Promotes community values
• Gives moral basis in decision making
 Useful language

• However…
• It may be
• Furthermore…
• On the other hand… argued…
• Alternatively… • …it follows…
• In contrast…
Also…
• …consequently…
•
• …opposed to…
• …subsequently…
• …therefore…