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Bible 424: African Traditional Religion Question Paper

Bible 424: African Traditional Religion

Course:Bachelor Of Theology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY

COURSE CODE: BIBLE 424

COURSE TITLE: AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION

STREAM: Y4S2

DAY: THURSDAY

TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.

DATE: 13/08/2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions from Section A and Two from Section B

SECTION A: Answer ALL the questions
1. Define ATR. (1 mark)
2. Refute the different terminologies that have been used in defining ATR. (2 marks)
3. ATR is not relevant in the 21st century. Discuss briefly. (3 marks)
4. Compare and contrast the biblical and Africa worldview of the universe. (4 marks)

SECTION: Answer Any THREE questions from this section
1. Mystical powers and ancestral spirits are real in African Traditional Religion.
(a) Identify three ways in which the mystical forces are manifested (3 marks)
(b) Giving scriptural references, explain the biblical perspective of mystical powers.
(5 marks)
(c) The Christian church needs to assist Africans to remember their ancestors in a biblical
and satisfactory way. Discuss six guidelines that the church can use in carrying out this
exercise. (12 marks)

2. The God of Christianity is different from the God of ATR. Discuss (20 marks)
3. Salvation through Christ is a major teaching in Christianity
(a) Briefly explain the meaning of salvation in ATR. (5 marks)
(b) Discuss some of the practical steps to follow when evangelizing people in ATR.
(15 marks)
4. Polygamy is one of the controversial issues in the African church.
(a) Critique the motives of polygamy among African men (10 marks)
(b) Describe the different ways in which the church can best deal with polygamy.
(10 marks)
5. Analyze four ritual practices among Africans. (20 marks)

Bible 424: African Traditional Religion Question Paper

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