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Mars 532 :African Traditional Religion In Contemporary Society Question Paper

Mars 532 :African Traditional Religion In Contemporary Society 

Course:Master Of Arts In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATION FOR
MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
UNIT TITLE : AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
UNIT CODE : MARS 532


TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer one question in Section A and two in Section B.

SECTION A

Question One

Compare and contrast the modern and the African traditional view of time.

Question Two

Evaluate J.S Mbiti’s comments in regard to the correlation between African traditional religion and the Jewish religion.

SECTION B

Question Three

Assess the church-based initiation rituals, indicating their advantages and disadvantages.

Question Four

In recent times, the Kenyan society has witnessed a rising incidence in cases of untimely death through traffic-related accidents. Examine the African traditional method of dealing with death and loss through its applicability in modern society.

Question Five

Analyze the functions of the priest in traditional African society and indicate their relevance for modern society.

Question Six

Evaluate the importance of sacrifices and offerings as means of renewing contact with the Supreme Being.






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