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Bibl 414: Church History Ii 2009 Question Paper

Bibl 414: Church History Ii 2009

Course:Bachelor Of Theology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

COURSE CODE: BIBL 414
COURSE TITLE: CHURCH HISTORY II

STREAM: Y4S1
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.
DATE: 18/03/2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions only. Question 1 & 2 are compulsory

1. Define the following terms
a. Humanism (2 marks)
b. Scholasticism (2 marks)
c. Reformation (2 marks)
d. Realism (2 marks)
e. Nominalism (2 marks)

2. The 16th Century reformation was the greatest movement for Christ since the early
church
a. Outline the factors that led to the reformation (5 marks)

b. Compare in brief the synopsis of Calvin’s theology with the synopsis of Luther’s
theology (6 marks)

c. Evaluate the contributions of Zwingli to the reformation (6 marks)

d. Draw 3 lessons for life and ministry from the reformers (3 marks)

3. The evangelical revivals of the 18th Century played a major role in reviving the
church
a. State three factors that led to the evangelical revivals (2 marks)

b. In what ways can the characteristics of the revivals inspire revival in the African
church? (4 marks)

c. Analyze the contributions of any two of the 18th Century revivalists (8 marks)

d. Draw three practical lessons from George Whitefield (6 marks)

4. The enlightenment age had dire consequences on the church
a. Discuss the factors that led to the age of enlightenment (6 marks)

b. Explain how population shifts and industrialization had direct implications for the
organization and pastoral care of the church (7 marks)

c. Christians often maimed and killed each other in a religious or denominational
cause. Critique the use of violence to resolve socio-political problems (7 marks)

5. The reformation was a major turning point for the protestant church
a. To what extent did Calvin’s teachings impact the protestant church? (6 marks)

b. Discuss the impact of the 16th century reformation on the universal church
(6 marks) 3of 2
c. Many of the ideas that led to Luther’s protest, and finally to his break with the
Roman Catholic Church, crystallized in the 16th century. Discuss the ideas that led
to the birth of the protestant theology. Refer to Psalm 31:2 and Romans 1:16-17
(6 marks)

6. Scholasticism and humanism prepared the ground for the 16th century reformation
a. Discuss how the two philosophies laid a foundation upon which the 16th century
reformation later became founded (10 marks)

b. Compare and contrast humanism and scholasticism (5 marks)

c. How can the characteristic trend or emphasis of such philosophies be useful in
bringing about positive reform in the Christian church today? (5 marks)

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