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Bibl 220: Comparative Religions Y2s2 Question Paper

Bibl 220: Comparative Religions Y2s2

Course:Comparative Religions

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: BIBLE 220
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS

]INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in section A and answer one question in section B
PLEASE TURN OVERSECTION A.
INSTRUCTIONS.
Answer ALL Questions.
1. Briefly explain each of the following:
(a) Significance of Mecca before Islam.
(b) Samsara
(c) Yom Kippur
(d) Fetishism
[4Marks]
2. Identify and briefly explain the three main branches of Judaism. [4 marks]
3. “One of the bizarre myths perpetuated about Islam, is that Muslim armies forced
people to accept Islam at the point of the Sword.” Yusuf lamented. Challenge the
lament on the basis of factors that influence the spread of Islam from a Christian
perspective. [10 marks]
4. As a Christian assess the concept of “self-denial ” and “Non-violence” as
practiced by Jainism devotees. [10 marks]
5. “African Traditional Religion is long erased in the lives of all Kenyans today.”
Argued a professor of Religion. Respond to the claim. [10 marks]
6. “Similarities in African Traditional Religions, Judaism Christianity, Islam and all
other religions on the concept of God is a perfect indication that all religions lead
to one God. It is therefore wrong for Christians to convert others to their religion
or condemn them”. An Atheist asserted. Correct the argument from Biblical
perspective. [10 marks]
7. “Judaism claim Jesus Christ is a Rabbi (teacher), Moslems view him as nothing
but a prophet, Buddhist calls him enlightened master. Really who is he?” A
University student questioned. Respond to the question by giving five evidences
to proof that Jesus is the expected Messiah of the world. [10 marks]SECTION B.
INSTRUCTIONS.
Answer ONE Question.
8. Compare Sikhism with Islam [10 mark]
9. Compare Sikhism with Hinduism [10 marks]
10. Contrast Buddhism with Christianity [10 marks]

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