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History Of Christian Missions Question Paper

History Of Christian Missions

Course:Bachelor Of Theology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FIVE Questions only. Question ONE is Compulsory.

1. (a) Differentiate between Mission (Missio Del) and missions. (4 marks)
(b) The church is seen as means of missions and in a sense, the goal of missions too. Write
your response to this statement (6 marks)
(c) Name three religions which seem to have been missionary and universal in their outlook
from the beginning. (3 marks)
(d) What are the three similarities among the religions named in 1 c? (3 marks)
(e) Both quality and quantity are a measure of success in Christian missions. Critique this
statement. (6 marks)
(f) What do you know about the following:
1. Constantine (4 marks)
2. St. Patrick (4 marks)

2. (a) Discuss three reasons why crusades had support of the Roman Catholic Church at least
in the early stages. (3 marks)
(b) Discuss the effects of crusades on Christianity. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss at least four lasting benefits of crusades. (4 marks)

3. Discuss the factors that led to the demise of North African Christianity. (10 marks)

4. History of Christian missions indicate that Ecclesiastical power has been wedded with
political power to the detriment of spiritual power. Discuss this truth with an aid of
examples. (10 marks)
5. Discuss charity and chastity as the two virtues which exemplified the character of
the early church. (10 marks)

6. Discuss at least five factors which enabled the quick spread of early Christianity within
the Roman Empire. (10 marks)

7. Critique from a biblical perspective the following missionary strategies employed
during 3rd century A.D.
(a) Military measures adopted by Bishop Martin of Tours to ensure immediate results in
Evangelism. (2 marks)
(b) Bishop Gregory Thaumaturgus allowing the Christians to substitute Christian festivals
for Pagari feasts. (3 marks)
(c) Mass movement (Conversion) lead by the Great missionary Gregory the illuminator
which was sparked King Tiridates. (3 marks)
(d) Using family ties, marriages and loyalties to heads of households as a means of recruiting
members of the church. (2 marks)

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