Reli 111: Introduction To Phenomenology And Study Of Religion Question Paper
Reli 111: Introduction To Phenomenology And Study Of Religion
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
RELI 111: INTRODUCTION TO PHENOMENOLOGY AND STUDY OF RELIGION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) (S.B) LIBI TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 21/8/2013 2.30 PM- 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL the Questions in Section A and TWO in Section B
Section A: 30 Marks
1. (a) Define the term religion [2 Marks]
(b) Highlight the problems associated with the study of religion. [4 Marks]
(c) Explain the following elements in relation to religion
(i) Belief element of religion [6 Marks]
(ii) Ritual element of religion [6 Marks]
(iii) Moral element of religion [6 Marks]
(iv) Experiential element of religion [6 Marks]
Section B: 40 Marks
2. Explain the extent in which words used in ordinary daily interactions change in meaning when the same words are used about God. Give examples. [20 Marks]
3. Explain the social functions of religion. [20 Marks]
4. Discuss the major themes of the origin of religion. [20 Marks]
______________________________________________________________________________
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
RELI 111: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHENOMENOLOGY AND STUDY OF RELIGION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) YIS1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 2.30 PM- 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any other TWO in Section B
Section A
1. (a) Define the term phenomenology of religion [6 Marks]
(b) Explain any problems in the study of religion. [4 Marks]
(c) Highlight the main characteristics of religion [4 Marks]
(d) Explain the role of religion in society [6 Marks]
(e) Distinguish between the traditional and phenomenological approaches to the study of religion [6 Marks]
(f) Enumerate the significant values of religious symbols [4 Marks]
Section B
2. Discuss the areas of dialogues on one hand and areas of conflict on the other between science and religion. [20 Marks]
3. Explain the main theories of the origin of religion. [20 Marks]
4. Identify and explain the prevailing religious school of thought. [20 Marks]
______________________________________________________________________________
More Question Papers
Exams With Marking Schemes