Bibl 414: Church History Ii Question Paper
Bibl 414: Church History Ii
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2011
COURSE CODE: BIBL 414
COURSE TITLE: CHURCH HISTORY II
STREAM: Y4S1
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 17/03/2011
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer 4 questions only. Question 1 & 2 are compulsory
1. Define the following terms
a. Quodlibetal (2 Mks)
b. Counter reformation (2 Mks)
c. Via Moderna (2 Mks)
d. Radical reformation (2 Mks)
e. Taborites (2 Mks)
2. The 16th century reformation had a local and universal impact
a. Discuss the Germany reforms by Martin Luther (5 Mks)
b. Calvin’s institutes left a lasting mark on the protestant theology
i. Outline the key concepts of either the 1st or 3rd volume of the institutes (5 Mks)
ii. Critique the teachings of either the 2nd or the 4th volume of the institutes (5 Mks)
c. Draw 5 lessons for life and ministry from the lives of John Calvin and Martin Luther
(5 Mks)
3. The Renaissance was a factor that led to the 16th century reformation
a. Briefly explain the philosophy of the classical philosophers that gave birth to the
renaissance (4 Mks)
b. Which philosophy shaped the renaissance the most and why? (4 Mks)
c. Evaluate the theological outcomes of the renaissance (4 Mks)
d. Critique the Renaissance’s new perspective on humanity and an appreciation of the
earthly life (8 Mks)
4. Both the radical and counter reformation influenced the church then and now
a. Compare and contrast the teachings of the two reformations (10 Mks)
b. State the significance of the radical reformers (2 Mks)
c. Briefly discuss the aim of initiating the counter reformation by Pope Paul III and
Emperor Charles (2 Mks)
d. Summarize any 4 key doctrines of the Jesuits (4 Mks)
e. Draw 2 negative lessons from the Council of Trent (2 Mks)
5. The age of enlightenment had direct implications for Christianity
a. Summarize the intellectual changes of this period (5 Mks)
b. “Faith is a leap in the dark,” true of False (substantiate your answer ) (4 Mks)
c. Evaluate the social changes of the age of enlightenment (6 Mks)
d. What lessons can we draw from Von Zinzerdorf and the Moravian Community? (5 Mks)
6. The 18th century revivals brought about life to the moral and spiritual decay of the church
a. Discuss the qualities that made George Whitefield an effective revivalists in the
18th century (5 Mks)
b. Due to spiritual and moral decay in your church, your pastor has invited you to teach
about revival. Explain the main issues that you would include in your lecture. Base your
points on the 18th Century revivalists (7 Mks)
c. State the characteristics the 18th Century evangelical revivals (5 Mks)
d. Draw lessons for your church from the Second Great Awakening (3 Mks)
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