Bibl 411: Apologetics Question Paper
Bibl 411: Apologetics
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
COURSE CODE: BIBL 411
COURSE TITLE: APOLOGETICS
STREAM: Y4S1
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 23/03/2011
INSTRUCTIONS:
(i) Answer Total of THREE questions
(ii) Question ONE is COMPULSORY
(iii) Choose any other TWO Questions
1. a) Give a brief definition of the following terms;
i) Existentialism
ii) Secularism
iii) Humanism
iv) Relativism
v) Apologetics
vi) Liberalism (6 Marks)
b) Outline the objectives of studying apologetics as a theologian (6 Marks)
c) Explain the significance of 1 Peter 3:15 to the practice of apologetics. (12 Marks)
d) Explain how you would use Thomas Aquina’s arguments for the existence of God
to convince an atheist who vehemently argues that we are the product of evolutionary process.
(6 Marks)
2. a) It was the nature of the apologetical problem that determined how different apologists
responded. How did each of the following apologists responded to the various issues of
their time?
i) Justin Martyr
ii) Aurelius Augustine
iii) Martin Luther
iv) William Paley
v) Cornelius Van Til (10 Marks)
b) Apologetics is both defensive and offensive. Discuss (10 Marks)
3. a) i) All truth is God’s truth. Explain the characteristics of truth that is not accepted in
our society today. (6 Marks)
ii) Explain the reasons why people generally do not accept to follow the truth. (6 Marks)
b) Explain how the following are used by apologists
i) Vindication or proof
ii) Defense
iii) Refutation
iv) Persuasion (8 Marks)
4. a) What is the motivation that drives us to study apologetics? (10 Marks)
b) What evidence are there to show that Jesus was a historical figure and not a myth as some
critics of Christianity have purported. (10 Marks)
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