Bibl 413: Christian Ethics 2011 Question Paper
Bibl 413: Christian Ethics 2011
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
COURSE CODE: BIBL 413
COURSE TITLE: CHRISTIAN ETHICS
STREAM: Y3S1
INTRODUCTION
Answer FOUR question only. Question one is compulsory
1. a) In what sense in Christian Ethics basically Theology? (3 marks)
b) Explain why it is necessary for every Christian worker to study Christian Ethic.
(6 marks)
c) “Christian Ethics is basically Deontological Ethics and not Theological Ethics.”Using
practical examples in life, respond to this statement from a Christian Ethics perspective.
(10 marks)
d) What is the Christian Ethics view on lying. (6 marks)
2. Discuss a biblically sound position on any ONE of the following ethical issues:
a) Abortion
b) Euthanasia
c) Civil disobedience
d) Capital punishment
e) War (15 marks)
3. Explain briefly the basic arguments postulated by the proponents of the following
Christian Ethics systems:
a) Unqualified Absolutism (3 marks)
b) Conflicting Absolutism (3 marks)
c) Graded absolutism (3 marks)
b) In your opinion, which ethical system captures a sound biblical perspective than the
rest?
Give reasons to support your answer. (6 marks)
4. Discuss briefly at least five distinguishing characteristics of Christian Ethics.
(15 marks)
5. “Jesus faced real moral conflicts but never sinned.”
a) Use at least four biblical passages to illustrate the truth in the above statement.
(12 marks)
b) Explain what we expect a Christian to do when he/she is involved in a situation in
which moral absolutes conflict. (3 marks)
6. Use a minimum of four illustrations from the bible to explain Charles Hodge’s concept of
“justifiable deception.” (15 marks)
7. Many Evangelicals are against hierarchy of Sins and virtues. They operate under the
myth that “all sins and virtues are equal.” Write a brief essay which gives guidance to
Evangelicals on the above stated issue. (15 marks)
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