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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION -PHILOSOPHY
SECOND SEMESTER APRIL 2018
17PPL2MC02- CONTEMPORARY INDIAN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT
Date: 05-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:30-12:30
PART-A
Answer all the questions x 6=36 marks)
1. State the meaning and importance of inculturation in India today.
2. Assess the model of exclusivism in interreligious dialogue.
3. Bring out the significance of caste system according to Upadhyaya.
4. What according to M. M. Thomas is Theology of Mission in India today?
5. How does Karl Rahner speak of God in secularist categories?
6. What role do faith and belief play in the process of dialogue with Hinduism?
PART-B
Answer the following questions x 16 64 marks)
7. A. Critically assess R. Panikkar's models of dialogue.
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B. Elucidate R. Panikkar's 'rules of the game in religious encounter.'
8. A. Illustrate in detail thebasic principles of Humanism.
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B. Do you agree with Upadhyaya's statement, 'bearing one another's burden is a source of greatness'? Discuss. marks)
C. How does respect for women foster greatness? Suggest measures to promote greatness for women in India. marks)
9. A. Howis the person and principle of Jesus reconciled in the theology of mission in India?
OR
B. Describe the mission of the Church in a secular society.
10. A. The poem 'VandeSachidanandam' by Upadhyaya is an Indian way to praise the Trinity. Discuss.
OR
B. Critically assess Julius Lipner's view on significance of Upadhyaya
for our times. marks)
C. Elucidate the obstacles to conversion in India and the remedies to overcome them as suggested by Upadhyaya. marks)