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Religion And Customary Law In Africa Question Paper

Religion And Customary Law In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ARE 311:
RELIGION AND CUTOMARY LAW IN AFRICA

DATE: Thursday, 19th June, 2008
TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions, at least ONE from each Section.
SECTION I:
1.
Evaluate the major conflicts arising from the imposition of western law on African Customary law.
2.
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Assess the strengths and weaknesses of African customary law
OR
Discuss the meaning and nature of African customary law.
3.
The oath is the final determinant of justice in African communities? Discuss the validity of this statement.

SECTION II:
4.
Statutory law is inferior to customary law in protecting the witchcraft believer. Discuss.
5.
Examine the customary laws governing any ONE of the following:
a)
Theft and murder
b)
Death burial and inheritance of property
c)
Marriage and divorce
6.
Giving specific examples show the African understanding of Peace and reconciliation.