Bibl 220 2009/2010 Academic Year Question Paper
Bibl 220 2009/2010 Academic Year
Course:Comparative Religions
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
COURSE CODE: BIBL 220
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
STREAM: Y2S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS. QUESTION ONE AND TWO ARE COMPULSORY.
1. Precisely explain each of the following, in a sentence or two.
a) Herbalist
b) Granth sahib
c) Rosh Hashanah
d) Kaaba
e) Great renunciation (5mks)
2. a) Outline the main teaching Judaism. (7mks)
b) In what ways do the main teachings in Judaism differ from those of the Christian faith?
(6mks)
c) Give TWO reasons why it is necessary for Christians to understand Judaism. (2mks)
3. a) Briefly explain how Islam developed. (7mks)
b) Explain how the main teachings is Islam differ from those of the ATR (14mks)
c) What TWO common features do you see practiced in Islam which can be useful to
humanity in enhancing their relationship with God? (4mks)
4. You have encountered disciples of Carl Marx who believes that religion originated as
a result of “underlying sociological factors”, in view of the six theories advanced regarding
the origin of religion, explain to him the Christian teaching on the same. State whether
you agree or disagree with the Christian teachings. (25maks)
5. a) Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the main teachings in Sikhism and Buddhism
with regard to the salvation of humanity. (21maks)
b) What two pieces of advice would you give to the adherents of the religion with regards?
to God’s salvific plan? (4mks)
6. a) compare and contrast the teachings of salvation in “Hinduism” and “Christianity.” (2mks)
b) In your own view, which of the two teachings represent the authentic way through
which humanity is assured of eternal life? Give reasons for your answer. (5marks)
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