Bibl 220 2010/2011 Academic Year Question Paper
Bibl 220 2010/2011 Academic Year
Course:Comparative Religions
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE, EDUCATION SCIENCE, BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE, BACHELOR OF ECON/MATH,
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT &
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
TELECOMMUNICATION
COURSE CODE: BIBL 220
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
STREAM: Y2 S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions. Question one and TWO are compulsory.
1. Precisely explain each of the following:
a) Hejra
b) Reincarnation
c) Rosh Hashanah
d) Great Renunciation
e) Magic
(5 Marks)
2. Briefly outline the main teachings of the Christian faith. In what ways can each of the
teaching enrich an individual? (15 marks)
3. a) Mention and critique each of the theories advanced regarding the origin of religion.
(15 Marks)
b) Outline the biblical teaching on the origin of religion giving your own view on the same.
(10 Marks)
4. a) Briefly explain how the religion of Islam developed. (5 Marks)
b) Compare and Contrast the teaching on salvation in both Islam and Christianity. In your own
view, which of the two teachings represent authentic way through which God is accessed.
Give reasons for your answer. (20 Marks)
5. a) In what ways did the religion of Judaism develop? (5 Marks)
b) Mention and explain the significance of each of the five of the Holy days in Judaism.
(10 Marks)
c) Compare and contrast the main teachings in Judaism with those of the Christian faith.
(8Marks)
d) Give two reasons why it is important for Christian to understand the religion of Judaism.
(2 marks)
6. a) Briefly explain the relationship between “Hinduism” and “Buddhism.” (5 Marks)
b) Compare and Contrast the teachings on salvation in “Hinduism” and “Buddhism.”
(18 Marks)
c) In your own view, what is the proper teaching regarding how salvation is/should be
obtained? (2 Marks)
7. a) Briefly outline the main teaching in African Traditional Religion. (10 Marks)
b) In what ways were the Spirits in ATR categorised? (10 Marks)
c) Describe and critique ATR’s teaching on salvation. (5 Marks)
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