BPYG-172 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPYG-172 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-172, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) PHILOSOPHY
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPYG–172 : PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section. Each
question is to be answered in about
400 words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Write a note on the sociological and socio - political perspectives regarding the origin of religion. 20 [ 2 ]
Q2.What is the Problem of Evil ? Exp lain the Evidential Problem of Evil in detail.
Q3.Define Religious Fundamentalism. How can we tackle religious fundamentalism with the help of religious pluralism ?
Q4.Write notes on any two of the following in
(a) Indian version of secularism
(b) Ontological Argument for the Existence of God
(c) Soul-building theodicy
Section—B
Q5.Define Religion. Explain the Higher F orms of Religion.
Q6.What is a theological sentence ? Write a note on the non -assertive interpretations of theological sentences.
Q7.What do you understand by Omniscience ? Do you agree that ‘God is Omniscient’ ? Give arguments to substantiate your answer. 20 [ 3 ]
Q8.Write notes on any two of the following in
(a) Interreligious Dialogue
(b) Feminist philosophy of Religion
(c) Religious language as a sacred substance [ 4 ] BPYG–172 2023 –172 [ 5 ] BPYG–172 [ 6 ]