Write a research paper on one of the 3 monotheistic world religions we study in this course (Christianity, Judaism, or Islam).

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Christianity Has the Answers

Research Writing Paper (30 points): Write a research paper on one of the 3 monotheistic world religions we study in this course (Christianity, Judaism, or Islam). This paper should be at least 1500 words (MLA format). Approximately 5 typed pages double spaced; 1-inch margins; size 12 font Times Roman. This paper must utilize the class textbook and the textbook should be quoted at least 2 times within the paper. Also, each paper must utilize 2 additional sources and use direct quotes from these sources. This paper should be a formal paper and should not be written in the first person (i.e. I, we). Papers written in the first person will be graded accordingly.

Introduction: Identify the founder of the religion, the origin of the worldview, and the beliefs and practices

“How did I get here?”(Origin of humanity/man- Is there a Creator/Designer?)

“Why am I here?”(Purpose for humanity- What is the reason/meaning for my existence?)

“What happens when I die?”(Eternity- Is there an afterlife?)

“Why is there evil in this world?”(Pain and Suffering- Where does evil come from and how does one distinguish between good and evil?)

Conclusion: Provide a brief synopsis of the pros (strengths) and cons (weaknesses) of the religion.

Grammar and Format: Grammatical execution and formatting according to MLA standards

In roughly 250 words, talk about the similarities and differences between these three media and how they covered this event.

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Media coverage

In roughly 500 words, talk about the similarities and differences between these three media sources and how they covered this event. Remember, post your original response and reply to at least 3 classmates. For this week’s Discussion Board question, compare and contrast at least three ways the media covered a weather event, sporting event, or disaster event. I’d encourage you to include how something showed on social media for any of the three, as much of the news for these three areas plays out on social media.

In roughly 250 words, talk about the similarities and differences between these three media and how they covered this event.

Does this make more sense of the Old testament language about sin being communal and collective punishment and the social aspect of sin and thus of salvation? How has your view changed on this?

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Religion Question

How can you respond to the following:

“It expands the scope of redemption beyond personal salvation and spiritual growth to include restoring relationships, justice, and peace within a community.” Thought Richter’s work was excellent on this front as well. pushing in on the communal aspect of Salvation.

Does this make more sense of the Old testament language about sin being communal and collective punishment and the social aspect of sin and thus of salvation? How has your view changed on this?

What New Testament passages portray Jesus as our example? Why did Sheldon’s novel appeal to the generation preceding World War I? Why did Bible-believing evangelicals find Sheldon’s novel appealing? What are the values and dangers you perceive in the What Would Jesus Do movement?

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Religion Question

Book references URL:

The desire to follow Jesus’ example has permeated much Christian literature through the millenia. An obvious example is The Imitation of Christ by Thomas á Kempis in the fifteenth  century. In this paper you will present biblical references pertaining to following Jesus’ example  plus analyze Charles Sheldon’s In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? Although he did not  originate the phrase of “What would Jesus do?”, he did popularize it.

INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a 600–1000-word analysis paper in response to the prompt below. You will draw  relevant information from the Module: Week’s Learn materials, as well as from assigned
readings from previous Modules: Weeks. It will follow current Turbian format.

Analysis Paper: Imitation of Christ
The Imitation of Christ. Questions/Prompts:

What New Testament passages portray Jesus  as our example? Why did Sheldon’s novel appeal to the generation preceding World War  I? Why did Bible-believing evangelicals find Sheldon’s novel appealing? What are the  values and dangers you perceive in the What Would Jesus Do movement?

Write a research-based paper of between 3,000 to 3,500 total words in current Turabian format that focuses on the topic you selected and proposed in Module 2: Week 2.

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Varieties of Liberation Theology

INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a research-based paper of between 3,000 to 3,500 total words in current Turabian format that focuses on the topic you selected and proposed in Module 2: Week 2. The paper must  include at least 5 references including 1 research article found on JSTOR in addition to the  course textbooks and the Bible.

In 400 words, Describe how “The Seventy-Five Million Campaign” affected the Southern Baptist Convention. What is the Cooperative Program and what does it do? Discuss the effectiveness of this program.

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Southern Baptist Cooperative Program

In 400 words, Describe how “The Seventy-Five Million Campaign” affected the Southern Baptist Convention. What is the Cooperative Program and what does it do? Discuss the effectiveness of this program.

Evaluate and draw unique and nuanced conclusions about the response of the Church to the moral and ethical challenges posed by the chosen topic and horrors of WWII – how to build peace on earth.

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Holocaust

1. Introduction: Ethical commentary on chosen topic from a Christian perspective.
Describe the chosen topic. What happened and what were the effects.
State the purpose of the article.

2. Sources of Christian ethics: analyse and evaluate the significance of

– The teachings of Jesus and early church (scriptural quotes)
– Christian Social teachings
– the Just War Theory
and what these teachings imply about the ethics of the chosen topic.

3. Analyse and evaluate the Importance of developing an informed conscience

a. Involves taking into consideration the above teachings as well as a range of ethical approaches from deontological (e.g.Ten Commandments) to teleological (consequences/utilitarianism/egoism/altruism)
b. What would a deontological approach say about the morality and ethics of the topic?
c. What would a teleological approach say about the morality and ethics of the topic?
d. Having considered the teachings of the Church and these perspectives what does your own informed conscience say about the topic?

4. What has been the response of the Church to the moral and ethical challenges posed by the topic and the horrors of WWII?

– Pacem in Terris

5. Evaluate and draw unique and nuanced conclusions about the response of the Church to the moral and ethical challenges posed by the chosen topic and horrors of WWII – how to build peace on earth.

Who are the three major candidates for the authorship of Revelation? Which is most likely? Provide evidence. What are the three major theories of relating the seals, trumpets, and bowls in the in Revelation? What are alternative theories?

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Persuasive Essay: id-Term Essay

Students must use the textbook as a source. The Bible is encouraged as a source. Outside sources are encouraged if documented.

Grading Considerations: see the rubric within the module.

These are the possible guiding essay topics. Choose one:

1. Who are the three major candidates for the authorship of Revelation? Which is most likely? Provide evidence.

2. What are the three major theories of relating the seals, trumpets, and bowls in the in Revelation? What are alternative theories?

3. What are four primary approaches to the study of the book of Revelation? Describe each approach?

4. What was the occasion and purpose of the book of Revelation. How did that inform/influence the genre?

What language in the Nicene Creed is found as early as Irenaeus? What terms did Tertullian and Origen develop, and how has this language become a part of our discussion? Why did philosophical language take on an increasing role in the ancient church?

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Discussion Question

While the Nicene Creed issued out of the Council of Nicea in 325, the ideas and terminology found there developed as early as 200 years earlier. In this paper, you will examine key Church History figures and analyze their contribution to those orthodox ideas more fully developed in the Nicene Creed.

You will write a 600–1000-word analysis paper in response to the prompt below. You will draw relevant information from the Module: Week’s Learn materials, as well as from assigned readings from previous Modules: Weeks. It will follow current Turabian format.

Analysis Paper: Nicene Creed

  • What language in the Nicene Creed is found as early as Irenaeus? What terms did Tertullian and Origen develop, and how has this language become a part of our discussion? Why did philosophical language take on an increasing role in the ancient church?

 

What did Jesus do to save us according to Gregory the Great, Anselm, and Ritschl? How did Calvin modify Anselm’s theory? Why do conservative evangelicals reject the moral influence theory of the atonement as an adequate explanation of the saving work of Christ?

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Discussion Essay

The Bible is clear that the work of Jesus included connecting God and humans. Different perceptions and perspectives of how this “connection” operates developed throughout Church History. In this paper, you will examine this idea of salvation in more detail.

Instructions

You will write a 600–1000-word analysis paper in response to the prompt below. You will draw relevant information from the Module: Week’s Learn materials, as well as from assigned readings from previous Modules: Weeks. It will follow current Turabian format.

Analysis Paper: Salvation

  • What did Jesus do to save us according to Gregory the Great, Anselm, and Ritschl? How did Calvin modify Anselm’s theory? Why do conservative evangelicals reject the moral influence theory of the atonement as an adequate explanation of the saving work of Christ?