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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