Forenoon/Afternoon BD/BBO19

ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHRISTIAN STUDIES

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2021
Class BD IV
Subject: Hope In Suffering and Joy In Liberation:
Study Of Hebrew Poetry And Wisdom Literature

Maximum weightage 60 % Time: 3 Hrs

SECTION A

Write Notes on any three of the following: 3X5 = 15

1. Bring out the literary types of Wisdom literature. What are the qualities of the wise ?
2. Enumerate with examples the different characteristics of Hebrew poetry.
3. Different types / genres of Psalms according to Hermann Gunkel. Which type of
Psalm do you like most ? Give reasons
4. The message of the Book of Lamentation OR Ecclesiastes and bring out its
significance for your context today.
5.
book of Job ? OR Bring out the importance of praise and worship in the life of the
psalmist. Bring out the significance of Praise and Worship songs in your context
today particularly in the context of Covid pandemic.

SECTION B

Answer any three of the following texts: (3X15 = 45)

6. Translate into English, parse the given verbs, write exegetical notes, explaining
textual apparatus whenever applicable and giving theological comments.
(Translation =3, Parsing=1, Form, genre, Sitz-im-leben (critical notes) = 3,
Exegesis = 5, Theological comments = 2, textual apparatus = 1)

(a) Psalm 1: 1-2, Parse: (b) Psalm 24: 3-4 Parse:

(c) Psalm 51: 11-12 Parse: (d) Psalm 119: 1-2, Parse:
(e ) Psalm 121: 1-2 Parse: (f) Psalm 122: 1-2 Parse:
Forenoon/Afternoon BD/BBO18

ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHRISTIAN STUDIES

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2021
Class
BD IV Subject: Hope In Suffering And Joy In Liberation:
Study Of Hebrew Poetry And Wisdom Literature
Forenoon/Afternoon
Maximum weightage 60% Time: 3 Hrs

SECTION A

Write Notes on any three of the following: 3X5 = 15

1. Bring out the literary types of Wisdom literature. What are the qualities of the wise ?
2. Enumerate with examples the different characteristics of Hebrew poetry.
3. Bring out the different types / genres of Psalms according to Hermann Gunkel. Which
type of Psalm do you like most ? Give reasons
4. The message of the Book of Lamentation OR Ecclesiastes and bring out its
significance for your context today.
5.
book of Job ? OR Bring out the importance of praise and worship in the life of the
psalmist. Bring out the significance of Praise and Worship songs in your context
today particularly in the context of Covid pandemic.

SECTION B

Answer any three questions (3x15 = 45)

6. Write an exegetical notes on Any Three of the following passages including the form,
setting, authorship/date (critical notes) and theological reflection.
Form, genre, Sitz-im-leben (critical notes) = 3, Exegesis = 5, Parsing=2, Critical apparatus=2
Theological comments = 3)

a. Psalm 1: 1-3, b. Psalm 2: 1-3 c. Psalm 24: 1-3

d. Psalm 51: 10-12 e. Psalm 104: 1-3, (f) Psalm 121: 1-2
Wednesday, ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHIRISTIAN STUDIES BTT14
Forenoon FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2021
17 Nov 2021 Tribal Theology

Class: BD IV Max. Weightage: 60

Time: 3 hours

SECTION – A (3x5=15)
Answer any three questions from the following (Maximum 200 Words or Two Pages for each answer)
1. Discuss about Tribals’ concept of God-human-Creation relationship
2. Discuss about the tribals’ situation in india?
3. What are the theological heritages from western Christianity among the tribals?
4. What is the significance of folk tales for doing Tribal theology?
5. Discuss about the impact of Christianity upon the tribal culture?

SECTION – B (3x15=45)
Answer any three of the following questions (Maximum 800 Words or Five Pages for each answer)

6. What is the vision and task of Tribal theology?

7. What are the sources of Tribal Theology?
8. What should be relevant hermeneutics for doing tribal theology?
9. Discuss about the interconnectedness and divergence of contextual theologies?
10. Discuss about the relevance of Tribals’ concept of land in the making of Tribal theology?

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Tuesday, BHC04
Forenoon
9 Nov 2021
ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHRISTIAN STUDIES
First Semester Examination 2021-22
Role of Women in the History of Christianity
Class: BD IV Maximum weightage: 60
Time: 3 hours

SECTION ‘A’

Answer any three questions from the following: (3x5 = 15)

1. Describe the importance of Mysticism to women in the middle ages with special reference to
Catherine of Sienna.
2. Discuss the role of women in the Evangelical Movement of the 18th and 19th centuries.
3. Evaluate the impact of Reformation on women.
4. Discuss the impact of Christianity on Indian women.
5. Write short notes on the 20th century Feminist Movement.

SECTION ‘B’

Answer any three questions from the following: (3x15 = 45)

6. “Women were the first non-Jews to become members of the Jesus Movement.” Explicate this
statement with the status and role of women in the Jesus Movement.
7. What is Feminist Historiogrphy? How do you critically view the silence and invisibility of women in
the history of Christianity?
8. “Paul is the most consistent spokesperson for the liberation of women in the New Testament.”
Elucidate this statement with special reference to Gal 3:28 and Roman 16.
9. How did women involve in the missionary society? Describe the significance of the ecumenical
movement for women.
10. Evaluate whether it is right or not to accept cultural reasons for not ordaining women or should
the church be in the forefront of cultural change? Explain the reason why women’s ordination is still
not regularly accepted among many Indian churches with special reference to your church.
Monday ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHIRISTIAN STUDIES BBN07
Forenoon FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2021

3rd Nov 2021 Jesus Tradition in Johannine Writings in Greek

Class: BD IV Max. Weightage: 60

Answer as per Instruction

WRITE THE ANSWER IN ENGLISH UNLESS PERMITTED TO DO OTHERWISE

SECTION-A (3x5= 15 marks)

Exegete any three of the following passages (Maximum 200 words each)
1. John 1:1-5
2. John 2: 1-4
3. John 6: 56-58
4. John 17:22-25
5. John 20:24-29
6. 1 John 1:5-10

SECTION- B (3x15=45 marks)

Answer any three questions from the following (Maximum 800 words or 5 pages each)

7. Analyze critically the formation and development of the resurrection narrative in the
Gospel of John.
8. Discuss the community of John and bring out the peculiar portrayal of Jesus from
earlier traditions.
9. Critically examine the Christological significance of “logos” and “I am” sayings in
the Gospel of John.
10. Critically examine the Johannine understanding of ministry and mission and its
significance for the church mission today.
11. Discuss the Titles and Images of Christ in the Johannine Literature with examples.
Monday ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHIRISTIAN STUDIES BBN06
Forenoon FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2021

3rd Nov 2021 Jesus Tradition in Johannine Writings in Eng./ Reg Lang

Class: BD IV Max. Weightage: 60

Time: 3 hours

Answer as per Instruction

WRITE THE ANSWERS IN ENGLISH UNLESS PERMITTED TO DO OTHERWISE
An Unmarked RSV/NRSV Bible is to be provided.

SECTION-A (3x5= 15 marks)

Exegete any three of the following passages (Maximum 200 words or 2 pages each)

1. John 2:9-11
2. John 6:48-52
3. John 17:10-13
4. John 20:11-14
5. 1 John 4: 18-21

SECTION- B (3x15=45 marks)

Answer any three questions from the following (Maximum 800 words or 5 pages each)
6. Discuss the community of John and bring out the peculiar portrayal of Jesus from
earlier traditions.
7. Discuss the sources and character of passion narrative in the Gospel of John.
8. Critically examine the Johannine Soteriology and reflect on its relevance in the Indian
context.
9. Discuss the term “Paraclete” in the Fourth Gospel and explain the nature and function of
the Holy Spirit in the Fourth Gospel.
10. Discuss the Images and Characterization of God in Johannine writings and explain the
Images and Characterization of God in the Gospel of John.
Thursday ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHRISTIAN STUDIES BMH51
Forenoon FIRST SEMESTR EXAMINATION 2021

11 Nov 2021 Homiletics

Class: BD IV Max. Weightage: 60

Time: 3 hours

SECTION – A (3X5=15)

Answer any three questions from the following (Maximum 200 Words or Two Pages for each
answer)

1. Preacher sometimes shared about his/her experienced, which are related with their
messages and explain the significant points of illustration in preaching
2. Expository type of sermon is one of the biblical based sermons and explain what is
Expository type of sermon with the advantages, to apply in our present-day
3. Narrative type of sermon with the advantages
4. Existentialist approaches to biblical Interpretation
5. Feminist approaches to biblical Interpretation

SECTION – B (3X15=45)

Answer any three of the following questions (Maximum 800 words or five pages for each answer)

6. Biblical hermeneutics provides the real meaning of the text from the original author’s
views, ideas and intention and explain various principles that a person should follow in
Biblical Hermeneutics
7. The development, theology, ideologies and styles of preaching during the reformation
period OR evangelical awakening and the contribution for mission
8. Preaching is the manifestation of the incarnate word from the written word by the
spoken word and explain the purposes of Christian preaching and role played of the
preacher
9. God revealed himself to His people in the Old Testament. Explain the role played of the
prophets in the Old Testament and make some comparison with our contemporary
preacher
10. Mention some of the things that we have to remember for sermon preparation.

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Wednesday,
Forenoon
10/11/2021 BHC52

ACADEMY OF INTEGRATED CHRISTIAN STUDIES

First Semester Exam 2021
History of Reformation and the Modern Missionary Movement

Class BD IV Max. Weightage: 60

Time 3 Hrs

Section A
(Answer any 3 questions 3x5=15)

1. Discuss on the role of John Calvin in reform works at Geneva.

2. Discuss on the impact of the 17th century Pietistic movement on the Christians.
3. John Knox and his reform works at Scotland.
4. Reformation in England
5. Radical Reformation of the Anabaptist

Section B
(Answer any 3 questions 3x15=45)

6. Discuss on the Socio, Economic, Political and Ecclesial background that triggered
protestant reformation.
7. Discuss on the contributions of Martin Luther to reformation in the 16th century?
8. Discuss on the role of women in the Protestant Reformation during the 16 th century and
bring out its impacts.
9. What is Counter Reformation? Discuss why and how it took place in the Roman Catholic
Church and bring out its impact on the church.
10. Discuss on the origin and development of Modern Missionary Movements and bring out
its impact on the church and society.

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Monday (Afternoon) BME02
8 Nov 2021
Academy of Integrated Christian Studies
First Semester Examination 2021
Christian Education for Social Change
BD IV
Max. Weightage: 60
SECTION – A (3 x 5 = 15)

Answer any three from the following (Maximum 200 words or Two Pages for each answer)

1. What is Christian education?

2. Write a short note on John Dewey’s educational theory.

3. Write a short note on Paulo Friere’s educational theory.

4. What can Christian education do about ecology?

5. How will Christian education help to bring about gender justice?

SECTION – B (3 x 15 = 45)
Answer any three of the following questions (Maximum 800 words or Five Pages for each
answer)

6. How can Christian Education help in alleviating poverty and help in promoting social
justice, especially in Indian context?

7. What are the implications of the Kingdom of God for Social Transformation?

8. What do you understand by Christian Education as – an activity of faith formation; and an

activity of empowerment of the people?

9. What is Post-modern epistemology? How will it enhance Christian education?

10. How will Christian education as a whole help in bringing about social change?

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