Reli 121: Foundations Of Religion Question Paper
Reli 121: Foundations Of Religion
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
RELI 121: FOUNDATIONS OF RELIGION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 11.30 AM- 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any other TWO Questions in Section B
Section A
1. Elaborate on the meaning and application of the following terms
(a) Animism
(b) Tetemism
(c) Polytheism
(d) Monotheism [5 Marks]
2. In relation to human destiny discuss the following
(a) The three views concerning death
(b) The difference between proving life after death is possible and proving life after death is not impossible. [10 Marks]
3. (a) Discuss the functions of religion according to Emile Durkheim.
(b) In your view what are Durkheim’s limitations in his presentation of religion? [15 Marks]
Section B
4. (a) Discuss the four escapes from despair according to Tolstoy
(b) In your view are there others? Explain. [20 Marks]
5. (a) Present Karl Mars’s view of religion.
(b) Offer your own criticism against Marx’s view of religion. [20 Marks]
6. (a) Discuss two theodicies in relation to evil in the world.
(b) Explain why the Judeo –Christian religions are unable to formulate a theodicy.
[20 Marks]
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