Reli 312: Church History I Question Paper
Reli 312: Church History I
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
RELI 312: CHURCH HISTORY I
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all questions in section A and any other two in section B.
SECTION A:
1. (a) Discuss what characterizes the expansion period of the early church.
(b) During persecution the church was both strengthened and purified. Explain.
[8 Marks]
2. Regarding the Roman world write short notes on the following:
(i) Religious and philosophical trends in the empire
(ii) Mystery
(iii) Philosophy [10 Marks]
3. (i) Describe the moral climate of the New Testament world.
(ii) Discuss in what sense both negative and positive elements both helped as preparation for Christianity. [12 Marks]
4. Discuss the character of the Pharisees (factions) that dominated the Jewish world. Do you think this group behavior is reflected in the society especially in the church today? Explain. [20 Marks]
5. (i) Discuss the meaning of Gnosticism and the various views it professed.
(ii) How does the biblical view differ from Gnosticism? [20 Marks]
6. Describe the major changes or transformations brought about by the moral life of the church. [20 Marks]
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