Explain how the medical metaphor illustrates the 4 Noble Truths (25) Achieved 21/25 in timed conditions

‘The four noble truths reflect reality’. (25) Assess the validity of this view

Explain the meta-ethical approach to Intuitionism with refrence to Moore, Pritchard and Ross (20) Achieved 19/20

Outline Aquinas and Kalam Version of Cosmological Argument Achieved 23/25 in timed conditions

Belief in the 4 Noble Truths is essential for all Buddhists (25) Achieved 20/25 in timed conditions

Examine Finnis Natural Law (20)- Essay

Explain the account of the birth of the Buddha (20) The Four Sights are more important than the Awakening/Enlightenment of the Buddha.’ (30)

Examine Anselm’s version of the ontological argument (25)

Explain how Augustinian theodicies offer a solution to the problem of evil (25) Achieved 20/25 in timed conditions

Irenaean type theodicies have never been successful in responding to the problem of evil (25) Achieved 20/25 in timed conditions

Examine Telelogical Argument (25) Achieved 24/25 in timed conditions

‘Karma and Rebirth have a positive influence on Buddhist Lifestyle’ (25) Achieved 22/25 in timed conditions

To what extent are Inductive Arguments for the existence of God are effective in the 21st Century (25) Achieved 20/25 in timed conditions

‘Finnis Natural Law is not an effective way to make moral decisions’ (30) Achieved 26/30 in timed conditions

The teachings in Mahayana Sutras as representative of reality (30) Skilful means as a key to understanding Buddha’s diversity. (30) The relative success of Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh in ensuring the relevance of Buddhism in the modern world. (30) The extent to which the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh have developed new and innovative expressions of Buddhism. (30) The extent to which Japanese Buddhism is unique (30) Importance of Koan, nembutsu and the Daimoku as expressions of Buddhist teachings. (30)

Examine James and Otto’s characteristics of mystical experiences (20) 'Mystical experiences are the most valid type of religious experience in communicating religious teachings and beliefs (30)

Explain the importance of the Three Jewels to Buddhists (25) ‘Without the Sangha there would be no Buddhism’ (25)