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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]
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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]

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