BPYG-172 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPYG-172 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Structured previous year question paper for BPYG-172, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) PHILOSOPHY
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPYG-172 : PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
(ii) Each question is to be answered in about
400 words.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Write an essay discussing different views about origin of religion.
Q2.Discuss in detail the salient features of religion.
Q3.Discuss theism along with a discussion on different types of it.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Three traditional ways of understanding Religious Language
(b) Attributes of God
(c)_ The logical problem of Evil
Section—B
Q5.Discuss different arguments for the existence of God.
Q6.What do you understand by religious pluralism ? Discuss different philosophical responses to religious pluralism.
Q7.Discuss in detail how religious dialogue can mitigate religious conflicts.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Secularism
(b) Religious fundamentalism
(c) Contemporary debates on philosophy of religion