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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:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
ARE 100:
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
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DATE: WEDNESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2010
TIME: 4.30 P.M. - 6.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions, at least one form each section.

SECTION I
1.
With examples from specific African communities, explain the belief in spirits and its

importance.
2.
a)
?From time immemorial, the family has been a critical socializing agent,

forming individuals religiously and culturally?. Discuss.

b)
What are some of the challenges modern urban families are facing in

effectively executing this duty?

c)
Suggest one practical way in which the family could be enhanced in its duty.

3.
a)
Discuss what you consider to be the key elements in any one indigenous

African rite of passage.

b)
Suggest one practical approach in which any of these elements could be

applied today.

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SECTION II
4.
a)
Discuss the main features that constitute the traditional African education

system.

b)
Show how one of these features could be integrated into the contemporary

formal education system in Kenya.

5.
a)
Illustrate from various African communities the concept of work.

b)
i)
Give four examples of forms of leisure in traditional African

communities.

ii)
Bring out one value about leisure in traditional African communities

that would be helpful today.

6.
a)
Demonstrate the significance of religion in traditional African forms of

leadership.

b)
Briefly bring out two key roles of leadership in traditional African societies.

c)
Show one contemporary value of challenge you think is linked to the

traditional concept of leadership.
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