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Reli 312: Church History I Question Paper

Reli 312: Church History I

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
RELI 312: CHURCH HISTORY I
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions in section A and any other two in section B.

SECTION A:

1. (a) Discuss what characterizes the expansion period of the early church.

(b) During persecution the church was both strengthened and purified. Explain.
[8 Marks]
2. Regarding the Roman world write short notes on the following:

(i) Religious and philosophical trends in the empire
(ii) Mystery
(iii) Philosophy [10 Marks]

3. (i) Describe the moral climate of the New Testament world.

(ii) Discuss in what sense both negative and positive elements both helped as preparation for Christianity. [12 Marks]

4. Discuss the character of the Pharisees (factions) that dominated the Jewish world. Do you think this group behavior is reflected in the society especially in the church today? Explain. [20 Marks]
5. (i) Discuss the meaning of Gnosticism and the various views it professed.

(ii) How does the biblical view differ from Gnosticism? [20 Marks]

6. Describe the major changes or transformations brought about by the moral life of the church. [20 Marks]

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Reli 312: Church History I Question Paper

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