Rest 400: Religion And Politics In Africa Question Paper
Rest 400: Religion And Politics In Africa
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : REST 400
UNIT TITLE : RELIGION AND POLITICS IN AFRICA
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Define the following concepts
Religion
(4 Marks)
Politics
(4 marks)
"Religion and politics are mutually inclusive." Discuss.
(12 Marks)
Question Two
Define the following terms
(6 Marks)
Theocratic state
Democratic state
Discuss the major challenges facing African systems of governance.
(14 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss why African states did not embrace state religion at independence. (20 Marks)
Question Four
Describe the role of religion as a driving agent of social and political transformation in Africa. (20 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the role played by religious groups in political liberation in Africa today. (20 Marks)
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