Rest 200: Comparative Religion Question Paper
Rest 200: Comparative Religion
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : REST 200
UNIT TITLE : COMPARATIVE RELIGION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Answer any THREE questions.
Question One
Explain why it is important to study comparative religion.
(8mks)
From the religions studied, briefly describe any four elements common to most religions
(12mks)
Question Two
Islam borrows a lot from Judaism and Christianity. Discuss.
(10mks)
Compare and contrast the teaching of Judaism and those of Confucianism.
(10mks)
Question Three
"The doctrine of Holy Trinity in Christianity is a complex idea to many people" Explain the meaning of the holy trinity and show how you would help a Muslim to realize that Christianity is a monotheistic religion. (20mks)
Question Four
Give a brief description of the basic beliefs of and practices in Judaism.
(8mks)
Describe four elements in African religion which are related to Christian teachings.
(12mks)
Question Four
Briefly explain the four noble truths which are foundational to Buddhism.
(8mks)
"A quest for religious experience is a universal need" Discuss.
(12mks)
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