RST 105 - Religion and the Big Questions » Spring 2023 » Quiz 1

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Question #1
In studying religion, worship services and actions such as baptism belong to this category:
A.   scripture
B.   tradition
C.   reason
D.   creed
Question #2
In the Christian faith, the primary guide for action is:
A.   The teachings of the church
B.   tradition and reason
C.   the life and actions of Jesus
D.   the Golden Rule
Question #3
Studying religion and theology requires reflection on human experience.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #4
One reason to study religion is:
A.   To understand the world better
B.   Any of these is a good reason to study religion
C.   To better understand politics, geography, and government
D.   To understand ourselves better
Question #5
Within Christian theology, God's self-disclosure to human beings is known as:
A.   the Bible
B.   the Scriptures
C.   Salvation
D.   Revelation
Question #6
Theology and religious studies are different ways of studying the same religious traditions.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
Choose the phrase which best completes this sentence: "Spirituality" and "religion" are:
A.   both a part of the study of tradition.
B.   separate and distinct from one another.
C.   related but not the same thing.
D.   both found in all religious groups.
Question #8
One area where reason is especially important in studying religion or theology is:
A.   the intersection of religion and science
B.   looking at the history of religious communities
C.   the intersection of faith and social problems
D.   How religion influences politics and society
Question #9
In Christianity, a creed is:
A.   A political statement
B.   A statement of beliefs
C.   A list of problems
D.   A list of differences with other faiths
Question #10
Three of the different areas of study in theology are:
A.   Tradition, reason, and experience
B.   Observation, interpretation, and worship
C.   Systematics, ethics, and liturgy
D.   The Bible, history, and tradition
Question #11
All Christians believe Jesus of Nazareth to be:
A.   Son of God and savior of the world
B.   The bringer of the Holy Spirit
C.   Son of God and savior of Christians
D.   Son of God and spirit
Question #12
A church is any body of Christian believers.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #13
According to Weaver, the broadest source for Christian thought and practice is:
A.   Human experience andreflection on that experience
B.   Scripture and its interpretation
C.   Science and reason
D.   The church and its broad traditions
Question #14
One thing that all Christian communities agree on is the authority of Scripture and what that means.
A.   False
B.   True

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