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Women In Religion And Culture In Africa Question Paper

Women In Religion And Culture In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND
BACHELOR OF ARTS
ARE 410: WOMEN IN RELIGION AND CULTURE IN AFRICA
DATE: Monday 15th January, 2007
TIME: 4.30 p.m, - 6.30 p.m,
INSTRUCTIONS
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Answer three questions in all. At least one from each section.
SECTION I
1.
Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a)
Domestic violence
(b)
Orelination of women
(c)
Myths on origin and destiny of human beings
2.
(a)
With reference to anyone African community, describe and assess the role of
puberty initiation rites.
(b)
Explain why female initiation rites have been assessed as forms of violence
against women.
3.
Identify and discuss, factors influencing the role of women in religion.
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SECTION II
4.
With reference to the New Testament teachings:
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(a)
Comment on the attitudes towards women.
(b)
How does Jesus respond to these popular attitudes in his teachings?
5.
The Holy Quran contains teachings that could have elevated the status of women, but
Muslim communities have variously interpreted them often to the detriment of
women. Discuss.
6.
Discuss the role of women in African Traditional Religion.
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