Comparative Religions-Bibl 220 Question Paper
Comparative Religions-Bibl 220
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2008
COURSE CODE: BIBL 220
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
STREAM: Y2S2
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.
DATE: 11/12/2008
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS ONLY
SECTION I: ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1. Briefly explain each of the following:
a) Nivarna
b) Reincarnation
c) Karijites
d) Immintative Magic
e) Rosh Hashana
f) Yogas (5 mks)
2. (a) List, and critique each of the theories regarding the origin of religion. (10 mks)
(b) What FIVE lessons can you learn from the Christian’s teaching on the origin of
religion? (5 mks)
SECTION B: ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS ONLY
3. (a) Outline the main teachings of the Christian faith. (5 mks)
(b) Explain EIGHT ways through which the Orthodox Christian church identifies cults, or
cultic movements? (16 mks)
(c) In what ways can Christians guard against the influence of cults today? (4 mks)
4. (a) Compare and Contrast the origins of Islam with that of the Christian faith. (15 mks)
(b) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the main teachings in Islam? How can the
strengths in particularly be useful in the propagation and spread of the Christian faith?
5. (a) What is the relationship between “Hinduism” and “Buddhism?” (2 mks)
(b) Compare and Contrast the main teachings in “Hinduism” with those of “Buddhism”
(15 mks)
(c) How would you respond to the main teachings in “Hinduism” and “Buddhism” from
a Christian point of view? (8 mks)
6. (a) What is “African Traditional Religion?” (2 mks)
(b) Mention, and discuss the roles of at least FIVE specialists in Africa Traditional Religions.
Critique the role of each specialist from a biblical perspective. (10 mks)
(c) Give a detailed description of the categories of spiritual beings believed to exist in Africa
Traditional Religions. (8 mks)
(d) In what four ways should a Christian respond on the African believe on the “Living Dead?”
(5 mks)
7. (a) Vividly discuss the historical background of “Judaism.” (4 mks)
(b) List, and explain the significance of FIVE of the Holy days in Judaism. (10 mks)
(c) Compare and Contrast the teachings on salvation in “Judaism” with that of the “Christian
faith”. (7 mks)
(d) What are the implications of the teachings on salvation in Christianity to humanity?
(4 mks)
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