Church History Ii Question Paper
Church History Ii
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Theology (With It) (Theology)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
COURSE CODE: BIBL 414
COURSE TITLE: CHURCH HISTORY II
STREAM: Y4S1
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M
DATE: 24/03/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions only. Question 1 & 2 are COMPULSORY.
PLEASE TURN OVER
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1. Precise explain each of the following
(a) The “Middle Ages” Period
(b) 16th Century Reformation
(c) Humanism
(d) The Jesuits
(e) The 18th Century Evangelical Revival (5 mks)
2. (a) Briefly explain what the state of the church was prior to the 16th century Reformation
with regards to the sound Biblical teachings. Give three examples of unbiblical teachings
that characterized the church then. (3 mks)
(b) Explain the main contributions of John Calvin towards the 16th Century Reformation.
To what extent has the contributions of Calvin impacted on the Protestant Christian
Church? (12 m ks)
3. Vividly explain how “Scholasticism” and “Humanism” philosophies laid a foundation upon
which the 16th century Reformation later became founded. How can the characteristics trendor
emphasis of each of the philosophies be useful in bringing about positive reforms in the
Christian Church today? (25mks)
4. (a) Who were the two forerunners of the 16th Century Reformation? (2 mks)
(b) List, and explain the contributions of John Wycliffe to the Christian Church during the
period prior to the 16th century Reformation. (13mks)
(c) What five lessons can a Christian minister today learn from the contributions of Wycliffe?
(10 mks)
5. (a) What factors necessitated the council of Trent which was convened between 1545 – 1563?
(3 mks)
(b) What were the resolutions reached at the above-mentioned Council? In what ways can each of
the resolutions be useful in enhancing spiritual growth of a Christian church today? (22 mks)
6. (a) Mention, and explain the three main factors which necessitated the 18th century Evangelical
Revival. (6 mks)
(b) Outline the main teachings that characterized the 18th Century Evangelical Revival. (6 mks)
(c) Briefly discuss the contributions of George Whitefield towards the Evangelical Revival.
(7 mks)
(d) What three lessons can a Christian minister today learn from the contributions of George
Whitefield. (6 mks)
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