How to Revise Component 1 (Route B): Foundational Catholic Theology — Theme 2: Good and Evil — WJEC GCSE Religious Studies
Component 1 (Route B): Foundational Catholic Theology — Theme 2: Good and Evil is a topic in the WJEC GCSE Religious Studies specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Component 1 (Route B): Foundational Catholic Theology — Theme 2: Good and Evil
- Always define key terms such as 'evil', 'omnibenevolence', and 'original sin' in your responses.
- When explaining the Problem of Evil, clearly state the inconsistent triad and how it challenges belief in God.
- Use specific Catholic sources like the Catechism or the Bible to support arguments.
- For evaluation questions, present a balanced argument, acknowledging alternative perspectives before reaching a justified conclusion.
Common Mistakes in Component 1 (Route B): Foundational Catholic Theology — Theme 2: Good and Evil
- Confusing moral evil with natural evil, such as describing an earthquake as a moral evil.
- Thinking that Catholics believe God directly causes suffering to punish sin.
- Assuming the free will defense implies God did not know humans would misuse free will.
- Overlooking the importance of Jesus' suffering and resurrection in Catholic theodicy.
Key Marking Points
- Award credit for demonstrating understanding of the difference between moral and natural evil, with appropriate examples.
- Award credit for explaining how the free will defense attempts to resolve the logical problem of evil, referencing Catholic teaching on original sin and human freedom.
- Award credit for analyzing the concept of 'soul-making' as a response to evil, explaining how suffering can lead to spiritual growth.
- Award credit for evaluating the effectiveness of the Catholic response to the problem of evil, considering strengths and weaknesses.