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Introduction To African Religious Heritage Question Paper

Introduction To African Religious Heritage

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ARE 100: INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE

DATE: Tuesday
22nd December 2009 TIME: 2.00pm ? 4.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer THREE questions. At lease ONE from each Section.
SECTION I
1.
John S. Mbiti (1975) observes ?African has a very rich heritage of what past

generations thought, did, experienced and passed on to their children.?

a)
Analyse the process of this heritage and show its impact on other parts of
the
world.

b)
Outline how religion is part and parcel of this heritage.

2
a)
Outline the sources of African Religion and culture.

b)
Choose THREE sources and show how they can be used to reconstruct
African
Religious
Heritage.

3.
?In African Religious Thought, God is a reality.?

a)
Using relevant examples, analyze the nature and attributes of God.

b)
Why is God given human attributes in African Religion?

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SECTION II:

4.
?African cosmological view in theocentric, homocentric external and on going.?

Approve or disapprove this statement, giving reasons.
5.
Write short notes on THREE of the following terms, showing their significance in
African
religion-:
i)
Negritude
ii)
Taboo
iii)
Sacrifice
iv)
Ancestor
v)
Liturgy
vi)
Mana
vii)
Worship

6.
Discuss the future of African Religion and culture, focusing on the challenges and
prospects.

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