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Women In Religion And Culture In African Question Paper

Women In Religion And Culture In African

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
ARE 410: WOMEN IN RELIGION AND CULTURE IN AFRICAN

DATE: Friday 11th January, 2008 TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer THREE questions only. At least one from each section.

SECTION I

1.
Using examples to illustrate your points, discuss the role of initiation rites in the
formation of gender identity.
2.
Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a)
Gender of God
(b)
Purdah
(c)
Sex and gender
3.
a)
Describe two myths on the destiny of human beings from African
Communities of your choice.
b)
Assess the impact of these myths on women?s role and participation in
society.
SECTION II
4.
Assess Jesus? attitude towards women (using illustrative examples from the
gospels).
5.
Discuss the place and role of women in Islam.
6.
With reference to any one church of your choice, analyse the place and role of
women in relation to men.
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