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GCSE Religious Studies (OCR)

Beliefs, teachings and practices of major religions plus ethics. OCR board.

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Q1. What is meant by the 'incarnation' in Christian belief?
  • A.  The belief that God punishes sinners after death
  • B.  The belief that God became human in the person of Jesus Christ
  • C.  The belief that humans are born with original sin
  • D.  The ceremony of baptism into the Church
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✓ Answer: B. The belief that God became human in the person of Jesus Christ
Incarnation literally means 'made flesh' and refers to God the Son taking on human form as Jesus Christ, fully God and fully human. This is distinct from original sin, which concerns humanity's fallen nature, not God's nature.
Q2. What is the main purpose of infant baptism for many Christians?
  • A.  To welcome the child into the Church and cleanse original sin
  • B.  To confirm the child's own personal faith
  • C.  To prepare the child for marriage
  • D.  To ordain the child as a minister
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✓ Answer: A. To welcome the child into the Church and cleanse original sin
Infant baptism welcomes a baby into the Christian community and, for many denominations, washes away original sin through godparents' promises made on the child's behalf. Confirming personal faith happens later, often in confirmation, once the person can decide for themselves.
Q3. What does the Shi'a belief in 'Adalat' refer to?
  • A.  The angels recording deeds
  • B.  The justice and fairness of Allah
  • C.  The finality of prophethood
  • D.  Pilgrimage to Makkah
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✓ Answer: B. The justice and fairness of Allah
Adalat is the Shi'a belief in the divine justice and fairness of Allah, meaning Allah always acts justly and never wrongs anyone. This belief is distinct in Shi'a theology, though Sunni Muslims also affirm Allah's justice within their own framework.
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Christianity — beliefs & teachings · 35
Christianity — practices · 35
Islam — beliefs & teachings · 36
Islam — practices · 32
Relationships & families · 36
Crime, punishment & ethics · 34

The real GCSE Religious Studies (OCR): format

How long is the GCSE Religious Studies (OCR)?

The real GCSE Religious Studies (OCR) lasts 240 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.

What is the GCSE Religious Studies (OCR) pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: A Grade 4 (standard pass) typically ranges from 97 to 103 out of 252 total marks (38% to 41%), varying by option combination. Our mock marks you at 24 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the GCSE Religious Studies (OCR) cost?

Real exam fee: £42.75 (based on 2021/2022 data)

How hard is it

What is the GCSE Religious Studies (OCR) pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: Approximately 73.6% of candidates achieved Grade 4 or higher for OCR J625 in June 2025.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the GCSE Religious Studies (OCR)?

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