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RS.TD8 Religious Organisations Working for Peace: Case Studies in Peacemaking

AQA 8062 · Calculators not allowed · about 50 minutes

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Name: _______________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Answer ALL questions. Show all your working.

Which one of the following best describes the Corrymeela Community's main activity in Northern Ireland peacebuilding?

A: Providing emergency medical relief to refugees
B: Running intercommunity dialogue and reconciliation programmes
C: Conducting legal prosecutions for sectarian crimes
D: Campaigning for a single national political party

(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)

Give two factual details about the Corrymeela Community's work in Northern Ireland, naming the organisation in the answer.

(Total for Question 2 is 2 marks)

Give two factual details about the Muslim Peacemaker Teams (a named Muslim peace initiative) and the areas in which they work, naming the initiative in the answer.

(Total for Question 3 is 2 marks)

Explain two ways religious organisations work for peace, using the Corrymeela Community and a Muslim peace initiative as examples of the types of work.

(Total for Question 4 is 4 marks)

Explain two ways the Corrymeela Community carries out reconciliation work in Northern Ireland, referring to specific activities such as residential programmes, workshops or outreach.

(Total for Question 5 is 4 marks)

Explain two ways the Muslim Peacemaker Teams carry out peacemaking and community protection, referring to specific activities such as unarmed accompaniment, mediation or training.

(Total for Question 6 is 4 marks)

Give three outcomes that Corrymeela Community programmes aim to achieve in divided communities in Northern Ireland.

(Total for Question 7 is 3 marks)

State two religious motivations for peacemaking in Christianity, referring to scripture or Christian teaching where possible.

(Total for Question 8 is 2 marks)

State two religious motivations for peacemaking in Islam, referring to scripture or Islamic teaching where possible.

(Total for Question 9 is 2 marks)

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about peacemaking in Christianity and in Islam. Refer to a source of wisdom and authority in your answer for each religion.

(Total for Question 10 is 5 marks)

Evaluate the view that religious organisations are effective at creating long term peace, using the Corrymeela Community and a Muslim peace initiative as case studies. In your answer you should give reasoned arguments to support this statement, give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view, refer to religious arguments and case study detail, and reach a justified conclusion. Also the question has 3 SPaG marks available.

Evaluate the view that religious organisations are effective at creating long term peace, using the Corrymeela Community and a Muslim peace initiative as case studies. Include religious arguments, case study details, and a conclusion. SPaG 3 marks available.

(Total for Question 11 is 15 marks)

Give three examples of activities that both the Corrymeela Community and Muslim Peacemaker Teams might run to promote peace in communities.

(Total for Question 12 is 3 marks)

Mark scheme · RS.TD8 Religious Organisations Working for Peace: Case Studies in Peacemaking

Question 1

B1 identifies B, Corrymeela runs intercommunity dialogue and reconciliation programmes, cao
Answer: B

Question 2

B1 one factual detail about Corrymeela's work, for example that it runs community dialogue and residential reconciliation programmes, oe
B1 a second factual detail, for example that Corrymeela brings people from different traditions together for workshops and peacebuilding projects, oe
Answer: Any two accurate facts, e.g. Corrymeela runs residential dialogue programmes for Protestants and Catholics; Corrymeela organises community workshops and training in reconciliation.

Question 3

B1 one factual detail about Muslim Peacemaker Teams, e.g. they use nonviolent direct action and community mediation, oe
B1 a second factual detail, e.g. they operate in places affected by conflict and social tension such as parts of the United States and in international projects, oe
Answer: Any two accurate facts, e.g. the Muslim Peacemaker Teams use nonviolent direct action and restorative practices; they operate in communities affected by violence and on international peace projects.

Question 4

B1 point 1: they provide dialogue and reconciliation spaces where opposing communities can meet, with Corrymeela given as an example, oe
B1 development: this promotes understanding and reduces mistrust by creating safe conditions for interaction, oe
B1 point 2: they offer mediation, nonviolent intervention and community-building activities, with Muslim Peacemaker Teams as an example, oe
B1 development: these activities reduce immediate violence and build longer term trust and cooperative relationships, oe
Answer: E.g. creating dialogue and residential reconciliation programmes (Corrymeela) to reduce mistrust; providing mediation and nonviolent intervention (Muslim Peacemaker Teams) to stop violence and rebuild community trust.

Question 5

B1 point 1: Corrymeela runs residential and day programmes that bring people from divided communities together, oe
B1 development: these programmes include facilitated dialogue, shared meals and workshops to explore identity and history, reducing prejudice, oe
B1 point 2: Corrymeela undertakes community outreach and education projects, often working with schools and local groups, oe
B1 development: this builds relationships in local communities and trains people in listening and conflict-resolution skills, oe
Answer: E.g. residential dialogue and shared workshops to reduce prejudice; outreach and education in schools to build local relationships and skills.

Question 6

B1 point 1: Muslim Peacemaker Teams use nonviolent direct action and accompaniment to protect vulnerable people, oe
B1 development: accompaniment can deter violence and show solidarity, reducing immediate harm, oe
B1 point 2: they provide mediation and conflict-resolution training in communities affected by tension, oe
B1 development: training builds local capacity to manage disputes and stop cycles of retaliation, oe
Answer: E.g. nonviolent accompaniment to deter violence and show solidarity; mediation and training to build local skills for resolving disputes.

Question 7

B1 reduced mistrust between communities, oe
B1 greater understanding of different identities and histories, oe
B1 people trained in listening and conflict-resolution skills, oe
Answer: Any three: reduced mistrust; greater understanding of identities and histories; trained community members in listening and conflict resolution.

Question 8

B1 one motivation, e.g. Jesus teaching to love your neighbour and peacemaking as following his example, with possible reference to Matthew 5:9 or Matthew 22:37-39, oe
B1 a second motivation, e.g. the call to forgive and reconcile, based on teachings such as Luke 6:27-28, oe
Answer: E.g. to follow Jesus's teaching to love your neighbour and be peacemakers (Matthew 5:9); to practise forgiveness and reconciliation as taught in Luke 6:27-28.

Question 9

B1 one motivation, e.g. the Quranic emphasis on reconciliation and peace such as 'make peace' principles in Surah 49:9-10, oe
B1 a second motivation, e.g. the Prophet Muhammad's example of mercy and community harmony as a reason to promote peace, oe
Answer: E.g. the Quranic instruction towards reconciliation and unity (see Surah 49:9-10); the Prophet's example of mercy and maintaining community harmony as motivation for peacemaking.

Question 10

B1 point 1: a Christian belief, for example that Christians are called to be peacemakers following Jesus, with reference to Matthew 5:9 or Matthew 5:44-45, oe
B1 development: explanation of how this motivates Christian organisations like Corrymeela to work for reconciliation, oe
B1 point 2: a Muslim belief, for example that Islam encourages reconciliation and forbids unjust aggression, with reference to Quranic guidance such as Surah 49:9-10 or principles of sulh, oe
B1 development: explanation of how this motivates Muslim organisations like Muslim Peacemaker Teams to use nonviolent intervention and mediation, oe
B1 explicit reference to a source of wisdom and authority for each religion made accurately, oe
Answer: E.g. Christianity: Jesus as peacemaker, Matthew 5:9, motivating reconciliation work like Corrymeela; Islam: Quranic encouragement to reconcile and avoid aggression, e.g. Surah 49:9-10 or the concept of sulh, motivating nonviolent mediation by Muslim Peacemaker Teams.

Question 11

Level 4 (10-12): A well-developed, balanced evaluation that analyses how and why religious organisations can be effective at creating long term peace, and considers credible limitations. Reasoned, relevant references to Corrymeela and a Muslim peace initiative are used to support both sides. The argument is clear and leads to a justified conclusion.
Level 3 (7-9): A balanced answer that offers analysis of effectiveness and some limitations, with relevant case study material and religious argument. The conclusion is supported but may lack full development.
Level 2 (4-6): An answer that makes some evaluative points about effectiveness or limitations, with limited case study detail and religious argument. Judgement is present but not well supported.
Level 1 (1-3): Limited or unsupported comments about effectiveness, with little or no relevant case study detail or religious argument. Conclusion, if present, is weak.
Level 0 (0): No response or no relevant material.
Indicative content:
- Arguments that support effectiveness: Corrymeela's sustained residential programmes build relationships across generations and reduce community mistrust, showing long term impact; Muslim Peacemaker Teams' unarmed accompaniment and mediation can stop immediate violence and model nonviolent responses, seeding long term trust.
- Religious motivations can provide strong moral authority and committed volunteers, making faith-based organisations resilient and trusted in some communities.
- Religion can offer narratives of forgiveness and reconciliation, for example Christian teachings on forgiveness (Matthew 5:9) and Islamic teachings on reconciliation (Surah 49:9-10), which underpin practical peacemaking work.
- Arguments that question effectiveness: religious organisations may have limited reach, depend on funding, or be mistrusted by those who see them as partisan; success in small communities may not scale to political or structural conflicts.
- Case study limitations: Corrymeela operates primarily at community and interpersonal levels and cannot alone resolve political disputes or inequalities; Muslim Peacemaker Teams may be effective locally but face security or political constraints in some contexts.
- Consideration of contingency: effectiveness often depends on wider political will, cooperation from authorities, and long term funding; religious organisations can complement but not replace political solutions.
- Balanced conclusion: a judgement that recognises significant, demonstrable contributions to long term peace in certain contexts, while acknowledging limits and the need for multi actor approaches.

Question 12

B1 activity 1: dialogue workshops or facilitated conversations, oe
B1 activity 2: training in conflict resolution or listening skills, oe
B1 activity 3: community events or shared meals to build relationships, oe
Answer: Any three: dialogue workshops; training in conflict resolution and listening; community events or shared meals to build relationships.

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