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Sociology Of Religion Question Paper

Sociology Of Religion

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology And Religion

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ARE 103: SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION

DATE: _Wednesday 8th October, 2008____________TIME: 1.00pm-3.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE questions, at least ONE from each Section.

Section I
Q1.
(a)
What is Sociology of Religion.
(b)
Discuss the statement ?Religion?s focus on other worldly concerns diverts
attention from earthly problems and from the suffering created by unequal
distribution of resources?.

Q2.
Examine the role and place of women in religious organizations.

Q3.
Assess the relationship between religion and culture.

Section II
Q4.
(a)
What are millenarian movements.
(b)
Discuss the characteristics and practices of one millenarian movement
known to you.

Q5.
Religion and politics are inseparable in society. Discuss.

Q6.
Examine some of the cultural practices which have been retained by Africans who
have converted to either Christianity or Islam.

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