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Belief Systems In Africa  Question Paper

Belief Systems In Africa  

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARE 204: BELIEF SYSTEMS IN AFRICA

DATE: MONDAY, 21ST DECEMBER 2009

TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer
THREE questions at least ONE from each section.

SECTION I
1.
With reference to Joachim Pelekamoyo Nthawie?s poem entitled ?African Culture?, discuss the major tenets of the African indigenous world view.
2.
Analyse the various interpretations of the term ?Africa? and the challenges there-of.
3.
With concrete illustrations, highlight the reasons behind the continuity and persistence of African indigenous beliefs and practices.

SECTION II
4.
Discuss the factors behind the emergence of either African Instituted Churches (AICs) or New Religious Movements (NRMs).
5.
Based on a specific African community, discuss the view that belief systems are contextually determined.
6.
Outline the major beliefs of a non-indigenous religion prevalent in contemporary Africa and the reasons for attracting adherents.






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