Bibl 220: Comparative Religions Question Paper
Bibl 220: Comparative Religions
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
COURSE CODE: BIBL 220
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
STREAM: Y2S2
DAY: MONDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 09/08/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer any FOUR questions
2. Question One Compulsory
QUESTION ONE
a) There are basically three approaches to the study of world religions.
Explain what these are and how they affect our attitudes as Christians
towards other religions. (10marks)
b) Explain briefly the importance of studying non-Christian Religions. (5marks)
c) Discuss with reason the growth of non-Christian Religions around the World and
particularly in Africa (10marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) List the “Five Pillars” and briefly explain how each is practiced in Islam. (9marks)
b) From the study of Islamic Religion, state at least Six principles one should keep
in mind in witnessing Christ to a Muslim (6marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Give a brief description of Gautama and the beginning of Buddhism. (5marks)
b) Briefly discuss the life of Confucius and the beginning of Confucianism (5marks)
c) Give an overview of Shinto including some basic history and an explanation
of the Kami way. (5marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Briefly discuss the following:-
a) The concept of sin in Islam (3marks)
b) The concept of God in Hinduism (3marks)
c) The teaching of sin and Salvation in Shintoism (3marks)
d) Death and Judgment in Zoroastrianism (3marks)
e) Khalsa practice in Sikhism (3marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Give a short history of the development of Judaism. (15marks)
QUESTION SIX
a) The doctrinal principles of Confucianism were based upon the uniqueness of human
beings. Explain its teachings in comparison with Christian faith. (15marks)
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