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Bibl 220 Y2s2 Year 2009 Question Paper

Bibl 220 Y2s2 Year 2009

Course:Comparative Religions

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

COURSE CODE: BIBL 220
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
STREAM: Y2S2
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 AM
DATE: 19/03/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions only. Question 1 & 2 are COMPULSORY.
1. Precisely explain each of the following:
a) The bodhi tree
b) Reincarnation
c) Great Renunciation
d) Hejra
e) Diviner (5 mks)
2. Chebet, a Christian student at Moi High School Kabarak has approached you with an aim of
understanding the origin of the many world religions existing today. As a specialist who has
studied the subject, explain to her the theories that have been advanced on the subject including
the Christian teaching on the same. What it your own view regarding the origin of religion.
(15 mks)
3. Vividly explain the main teachings in “Budhism.” In what ways do such teachings differ from
those of the Christian faith? In your own view, which of the two religions represent authentic
way through which the true knowledge of God is accessed? Give two reasons for your answer.
(25 mks)
4. (a) Compare and contrast the origins of Islam with that of the Christian faith. (10 mks)
(b) How do the teachings on salvation in Islam differ from those of the Christian faith? (10mks)
c) Which of the teachings do you consider to represent authentic ways through which humanity
is reconciled to God? Give three reasons for your answer. (5 mks)
5. Outline and evaluate the main teachings in “Hinduism” and “Judaism.” As a Christian, how
would you advise the adherents of the religion on how to access the true knowledge of God?
(25 mks)
6.(a) Outline the categories of spiritual beings believed in exist in African Traditional Religion(ATR).
(7mks)
(b) Explain three ways in which the roles of the “Living dead” in particular differs from that
of the “Holy Spirit” in the Christian faith. (6 mks)
(b) What is a cult? And in what six ways can a Christian distinguish cultic teachings? (12 mks)

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