SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
PEACE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
FINAL EXAM JANUARY SEMESTER 2012
PEA 285 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF PEACEBUILDING
Answer all questions in this section( 40 Marks)
1.	In two paragraphs explain the validity of the statement that conflict is not necessarily evil in society? (4 Marks)

2.	Distinguish between peacemaking and peacebuilding? (2 Marks)

3.	    a) 	Explain the significance of the concept of nakedness and no shame in 	peacebuilding and suggest two practical ways that can be used to create an 	environment of nakedness and no shame in our divided African societies? (6 	Marks)

b)	Explain any two challenges that one would face while creating an environment of nakedness and no shame in Africa? (4 Marks)

4.	  a)	Define the concept of Shalom and explain any two ways in which the church 	can be 	involved in establishing communities of shalom? (6 Marks)

b)	Identify and explain at least three activities that such communities can be involved in to enhance community peace? (6 Marks)

c)	Explain the meaning of the image of God in man in relation to peace? ( 6 Marks)

5.	In what aspects does reconciliation differ from forgiveness? Explain? (6 Marks)

Section 2  (30 Marks) Answer any two questions
6.	Discuss the emphasis of each of the following scriptures Mathew 26: 47-56 and Mathew 5: 38-48 in relation to the pacifism of Jesus and explain the principles upon which Jesus’ passivism was based? (15 Marks). 

7.	a)	In view of John Paul Lederach’s model of reconciliation as derived 		from Psalms 85:10 discuss the significance of each of the four pillars in 		reconciliation? (9 Marks)

b)	What suggestions would you offer to a country that wants to use this model to attain full reconciliation? (6 Marks)

8.	With scriptural evidence explain the problem of war in the Old Testament and discuss the proposed solutions highlighting on the validity of each? (15 Marks)