Templates
Universal 6-Mark Template (Part B)
Template 1 (Best Template)
Point 1
One reason is that…
Explain
This means that…
Importance
This is important because…
Point 2
Another reason is that…
Explain
This shows that…
Importance
Therefore…
Point 3
A further reason is that…
Explain
This demonstrates that…
Importance
This was significant because…
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Universal 8-Mark Template (Part C)
Introduction
Some Christians would agree with this statement, while others would disagree.
Agree Paragraph 1
Some Christians would agree because…
Evidence/example.
Explanation.
Therefore this supports the statement.
Agree Paragraph 2
Another reason for agreeing is…
Evidence/example.
Explanation.
Therefore this also supports the statement.
Disagree Paragraph 1
However, some Christians would disagree because…
Evidence/example.
Explanation.
Therefore the statement is not completely correct.
Disagree Paragraph 2
Another argument against the statement is…
Evidence/example.
Explanation.
Therefore this weakens the statement.
Conclusion
Overall, I partly/mostly/completely agree because…
Strongest argument.
Final judgement.
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“To What Extent…” Template
Example:
“To what extent does the title Son of Man help Christians understand Jesus?”
Agree
To a large extent, the title Son of Man helps Christians understand Jesus because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Agree
Furthermore…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Disagree
However, other titles such as Son of God may be more important because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Disagree
Additionally…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Judgement
Overall, the title Son of Man is useful because…, but it is best understood alongside other titles.
“Discuss” Template
Example:
“Discuss the view that miracles are the most important part of Jesus’ ministry.”
Agree
Some Christians would agree because miracles demonstrate Jesus’ divine authority.
Evidence.
Explanation.
Agree
Another reason is that miracles reveal Jesus as Messiah.
Evidence.
Explanation.
Disagree
However, Jesus’ teachings may be more important because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Disagree
Furthermore, Jesus’ death and resurrection are central to Christianity because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Conclusion
Overall, miracles were important, but Jesus’ death and resurrection were ultimately more significant.
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“Assess the View” Template
Example:
“Assess the view that Jesus could have avoided death on the cross.”
Supporting View
Some people argue Jesus could have avoided death because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Supporting View
Another reason is…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Challenging View
However, Christians believe Jesus came specifically to die for humanity’s sins.
Evidence.
Explanation.
Challenging View
Furthermore, Jesus willingly accepted God’s will in Gethsemane.
Evidence.
Explanation.
Judgement
Overall, Jesus may have had opportunities to avoid death, but according to the Gospels he deliberately accepted the cross as part of God’s plan.
“Explain Why…” Template (6 Marks)
Reason 1
One reason is…
Explanation.
Importance.
Reason 2
Another reason is…
Explanation.
Importance.
Reason 3
A further reason is…
Explanation.
Importance.
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“Explain How…” Template (6 Marks)
Point 1
This event/teaching may be understood as…
Explanation.
Importance.
Point 2
It may also show…
Explanation.
Importance.
Point 3
Additionally…
Explanation.
Importance.
“What Does This Reveal About Jesus?” Template
Paragraph 1
This reveals Jesus as the Messiah because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Paragraph 2
It also reveals Jesus as Son of God because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Paragraph 3
Furthermore, it shows Jesus’ authority/compassion/power because…
Evidence.
Explanation.
Conclusion
Therefore, the event reveals important aspects of both the person and work of Jesus.
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Universal Biblical Studies Evaluation Chain
Use this chain in EVERY 8-mark answer:
Event/Teaching
↓
Meaning
↓
What it reveals about Jesus
↓
Impact on Christians
↓
Counter-argument
↓
Final judgement
This chain works for:
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Miracles
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Parables
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Prayer
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Sermon on the Mount
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Resurrection
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Ascension
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Sabbath
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Conflict
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Titles of Jesus
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Kingdom of God
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Crucifixion
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