Cred 220: Christianity And Ethics In Society Question Paper
Cred 220: Christianity And Ethics In Society
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
COURSE CODE: CRED 220
COURSE TITLE: CHRISTIANITY AND ETHICS IN SOCIETY
STREAM: SESSION II
INSTRUCTIONS:
You are required to answer four questions in total. Question 1 is compulsory and any other
three of your choice. Be comprehensive and clear as possible. Ensure that you answer all the
parts of a question. All the answers are to be put in the official examination booklet. Each
question earns a maximum of
20 Marks.
QUESTION 1 Compulsory Question
You attend a civic education forum where politicians, civil rights’ activists and church leaders are
Debating the issue of abortion. After the meeting, students from a nearby Teachers’ Training College
Invite you to offer a response to the proceedings at the civil education forum. Present the notes you
Would prepare to guide your talk under the following subheadings;
(a) Definition of Abortion
(b) The 3 kinds of induced abortion
(c) The main arguments in support of the view that the foetus is sub-human
(d) An evaluative response to the arguments for abortion
QUESTION 2
Humans have rights because they are made in the image of God. Discuss this conclusion by
(a) Distinguishing between human rights and Special rights
(b) The issues involved in the defense for human rights
(c) The extend of human rights
QUESTION 3
Issue surrounding marriage and divorce produce some of the most heated debates in Christian social
circles.
(a) Present three basic elements of the biblical concept of marriage
(b) The common causes of divorce in general
(c) Three views on divorce by Christians
QUESTION 4
Should Christians go to war at all? To answer this question, discuss the three major approaches to the
subject of ‘The Christian and war’. Which of the three would you subscribe to and give two reasons for
your choice
QUESTION 5
Several arguments have been offered to respond to the issues of capital punishment. Discuss any two
of these theories on capital punishment by explaining what the approach stands for, and how it can
be supported and challenged.
(a) Reconstructionisms
(b) Rehabilitationism
(c) Retributionism
6. Statistics indicate that Sub-Saharan Africa leads in the number of cases of HIV/AIDS
infections. Discuss
(a) The reasons for the rapid spread of HIV and AIDS in Africa
(b) The role of the church in preventing the spread of Aids in Africa
(c) Some Ethical issues involved
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