Life after death – exam questions

Section A – 8 marks

Explore the key ideas relating to the belief in life after death.
Explore key ideas relating to the ‘Replica Theory’.
Explore key strengths of the idea of Resurrection.
Explore key ideas about the relationship between mind and body.
Explore the idea that there can be no disembodied existence after death.

Section B – 12 marks

Assess the impact of Near Death Experiences on belief in life after death.
Assess the view that there are no grounds for believing in life after death.
Asses the claim that moral reasoning is closely linked with belief in life after death.
Assess the limitations of religious language when discussing near death experiences.

Section C – 10 and 20 marks (Based on the anthology)

a) Clarify the different ideas expressed in this passage.
b) Analyse…….
(either implications associated with the passage, or a broader question relating to the
topic)

Analyse the view that there are no satisfactory solutions to the problems raised by belief in life after
death.
Analyse the claim that, “Resurrection is more coherent than reincarnation”
Analyse the claim that, “Only life after death gives any purpose to this life.”
Analyse the view that resurrection is more likely to be true than reincarnation.

Section D – 30 marks

Evaluate the claim that arguments for belief in life after death are stronger than those against it.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the belief in immortality of the soul and reincarnation.
Evaluate the claim that believing in resurrection is justified.
Evaluate the extent to which dualism is a valid belief.