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Mystical experience: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 3B Mystical experience, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · AS Component 2

    25 marks3B Mystical experience
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    June 2025 AS Component 2, question 4(a): Examine Rudolf Otto’s views on mystical experiences.

  2. Q4(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 2

    25 marks3B Mystical experience
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    June 2025 AS Component 2, question 4(b): ‘Mysticism has more impact on religious belief and practice than any other type of religious experience.’ Evaluate this view.

  3. Q5(a)

    June 2024 · Component 2

    20 marks3B Mystical experience
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Component 2, question 5(a): Examine Rudolf Otto’s understanding of mystical experience. 0 5

  4. Q5(b)

    June 2024 · Component 2

    30 marks3B Mystical experience
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Component 2, question 5(b): ‘Otto’s definition of ‘numinous’ is inadequate.’ Evaluate this view.

  5. Q3(a)

    Autumn 2020 · Component 2

    20 marks3B Mystical experience
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    Autumn 2020 Component 2, question 3(a): Examine the four characteristics of mystical experience as presented by William James.

  6. Q3(b)

    Autumn 2020 · Component 2

    30 marks3B Mystical experience
    The whole paper ↗
    Autumn 2020 Component 2, question 3(b): ‘Mystical experiences are not adequately defined by James’ four characteristics.’ Evaluate this view.

  7. Q1(a)

    Autumn 2020 · AS Component 2

    25 marks3B Mystical experience
    The whole paper ↗
    Autumn 2020 AS Component 2, question 1(a): Explain the different ways in which William James and Rudolf Otto define mystical experience.

  8. Q1(b)

    Autumn 2020 · AS Component 2

    25 marks3B Mystical experience
    The whole paper ↗
    Autumn 2020 AS Component 2, question 1(b): ‘Otto’s definition of ‘numinous’ is inadequate.’ Evaluate this view.

  9. Q4(a)

    June 2019 · AS Component 2

    25 marks3B Mystical experience
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 AS Component 2, question 4(a): Examine William James’ four characteristics of mystical experience.

  10. Q4(b)

    June 2019 · AS Component 2

    25 marks3B Mystical experience
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 AS Component 2, question 4(b): ‘James’ four characteristics adequately define mystical experience.’ Evaluate this view.
All 10 questions on Mystical experience, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Component 2, Q4(a) (25 marks): Examine Rudolf Otto’s views on mystical experiences.
  2. June 2025, AS Component 2, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘Mysticism has more impact on religious belief and practice than any other type of religious experience.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2024, Component 2, Q5(a) (20 marks): Examine Rudolf Otto’s understanding of mystical experience. 0 5
  4. June 2024, Component 2, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘Otto’s definition of ‘numinous’ is inadequate.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. Autumn 2020, Component 2, Q3(a) (20 marks): Examine the four characteristics of mystical experience as presented by William James.
  6. Autumn 2020, Component 2, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘Mystical experiences are not adequately defined by James’ four characteristics.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. Autumn 2020, AS Component 2, Q1(a) (25 marks): Explain the different ways in which William James and Rudolf Otto define mystical experience.
  8. Autumn 2020, AS Component 2, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Otto’s definition of ‘numinous’ is inadequate.’ Evaluate this view.
  9. June 2019, AS Component 2, Q4(a) (25 marks): Examine William James’ four characteristics of mystical experience.
  10. June 2019, AS Component 2, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘James’ four characteristics adequately define mystical experience.’ Evaluate this view.

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