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Mars 547:African Ethics And Morality Question Paper

Mars 547:African Ethics And Morality 

Course:Master Of Arts In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR
MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES, APRIL, 2013

(SCH-BASED)
UNIT TITLE : AFRICAN ETHICS AND MORALITY
UNIT CODE : MARS 547


TIME: 3 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ANY THREE Questions. Each Question carries 20marks.

Question One

Discuss the various sources of African ethics and morality. (20marks)

Question Two
React to the notion that "African ethics is communitarian" as opposed to Western ethics which is perceived to be "individualistic". (20marks)

Question Three
Discuss any FIVE moral teachings found in the African traditional society which explicitly discourage the vice of corruption prevalent in the modern society. (20marks)

Question Four
In light of the violent conflicts rocking the African continent (for example in the Tana Delta region) how would you refute the notion that sanctity of life is not highly regarded in African morality. (20marks)

Question Five
Critically examine the contribution of the philosophy of ubuntu, (Utu wema, ujirani mwema) in forstering. (20marks)






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