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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 2010/2011
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP) AUGUST SESSION
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS

ARE 100:
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE

DATE:
Thursday 30th December 2010

TIME: 11.00a.m -1.00p.m
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions, at least ONE from each section

SECTION I:
1.
(a) State FIVE reasons why we respond to the term ?African?.
(b) Explain the inter-relation between African Religion, African Culture and African Worldview.
2.
Analyze the fundamental Elements of African Religion.
3.
(a) Outline and explain any THREE sources of African Religion and Culture.
(b) Show how these sources help us to re-construct African Religion.

SECTION II:
4.
Examine ONE rite of passage in an African community, showing its relevance today.
5.
Kinship controls social relationships and regulates behavior?. Discuss this statement, focusing on the four elements of kinship.
6.
EITHER
(a) Write short notes on any THREE of the following terms, showing their significance in African Religion:-
(i) Naming systems
(ii) Rituals
(iii)Ontology
(iv) Taboos
(v) Ancestors
OR
(b) Critically assess the future of African Religion.