Bibl 411: Apologetics Question Paper
Bibl 411: Apologetics
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/20010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
COURSE CODE: BIBL 411
COURSE TITLE: APOLOGETICS
STREAM: Y4S1
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 19/03/2010
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
i) Answer a total of THREE Question
ii) Question ONE is COMPULSURY
iii) Choose any other TWO
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a) Define the term apologetics. (4 Marks)
(b) Why is it important that a theologian must take a course in apologetics?
(6 Marks)
(c) Trace the historical development of apologetics from first century to postreformation,
giving the major issues that prompted the various apologists to rise
to the occasion. (20 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
(a) Distinguish the following functions of apologetics
i) Proof
ii) Persuasion
iii) Defense
iv) Refutation (8 Marks)
(b) What are the essential qualifications that will enhance effectiveness of an
apologist. (12 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain the major concerns of the following;
i) Presuppositional apologetics
ii) Classical apologetics
iii) Evidential apologetics (6 Marks)
(b) 1 Peter 3:15 is considered as the heart beat of apologetics. Discuss (8 marks)
(c) With scriptural support what would be the reasons why people do not want to
submit to the lordship of Jesus Christ. (6 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 Marks)
(a) Using biblical evidence and relevant examples how would you as an apologist
answer critics who deny.
i) The resurrection of Jesus Christ (8 Marks)
ii) The historicity of Jesus Christ (8 Marks)
(b) Explain the statement that Christian faith is rational, historical and objective faith.
(6 Marks)
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