Mid semester exam LTCi Siliguri

1. Intro. Christ. Philosophy (703) Mid Semester Exam
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Introduction to Christian Philosophy (703)
Mid Semester Exam
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Use only the space given for each answer.
This exam is looking for clear, concise answers.
Use lists and bullet points where appropriate.
You must use your Bible in this exam - Biblical references are expected
to be used in answering each question and their use will result in higher
marks being awarded.
Student’s Name:_______________________________________________
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There are 5 questions, each worth 20 marks - select and answer only 2
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1. Describe how the worldview (philosophy of life) suggested
in the adverts shown is different to that of yourself as a
Christian believer. (20 marks)
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2. Intro. Christ. Philosophy (703) Mid Semester Exam
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2. Why should a Christian study philosophy? (20 marks)
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3. Nash in Life’s Ultimate Questions suggests that a worldview has
five major components. List them and describe, using an example,
what each is. (20 marks)
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4. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive
philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental
spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8
Andrew Wommack says that, “A philosophy is simply the basic set of
beliefs, ideas and values that you live by”
Philosophy is clearly powerful in shaping peoples lives. Around the
world today there are numerous Christian philosophies being
promoted which seem to be strongly opposed to one another.
Describe two of these and how they stand opposed, as well as
recommending your own position to take. (20 marks)
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5. When questioned during his follow up meeting after his
‘conversion’ at a Billy Grham crusade, Billy Cohen (a famous
Hollywood gangster) said,
"You never told me that I had to give up my career. you never told me
that I had to give up my friends. There are Christian Movie Stars,
Christian Athletes, and Christian Business Men. So what's the matter
with being a Christian gangster?”
What is the matter with being a Christian gangster? (20 marks)
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3. Christian Apologetics (702) End of Semester Exam
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