Do you believe that globalization will have a positive or a negative impact on the world’s religious institutions? Explain how its religious views are linked to a culture’s lifestyle.

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DEVELOPING  RELIGIOUS  TOLERANCE

  1. Do you believe that globalization will have a positive or a negative impact on the world’s religious institutions?
  2. Explain how its religious views are linked to a culture’s lifestyle.
  3. Explain the statement: “Religion is only one kind of worldview.”
  4. What common set of ethics can you identify from the six religious traditions discussed in this chapter?
  5. Since religion touches all aspects of human life, should it be separated from government?
  6. What role might religion play in an intercultural communication encounter?

 

How would you define the “gospel” in light of the insights gained in this course? What key texts and ideas tie the Bible together and inform your understanding of the “big story” that Scripture is telling about God and his love for his world? How would you articulate this “big story” in the context of a conversation with an unbeliever? What would you deem the major elements necessary to sufficiently communicate the gospel in an interpersonal context?

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Theology of the Gospel Paper Assignment

OVERVIEW
In this paper, you will synthesize the concepts explored in the course related to a theology of the gospel and reflect on the relevance for those theological concepts in your practice of Christian ministry.

The paper must articulate the following:
1) How would you define the “gospel” in light of the insights gained in this course? What key texts and ideas tie the Bible together and inform your understanding of the “big story” that Scripture is telling about God and his love for his world?

2) How would you articulate this “big story” in the context of a conversation with an unbeliever? What would you deem the major elements necessary to sufficiently communicate the gospel in an interpersonal context? Be sure to set this discussion in an interpersonal, conversational context with any considerations this would necessitate.

3) How does a “theology of the gospel” as explored in this course inform your approach to ministry? What dimensions do you see differently now, and which dimensions has the course reinforced? How do you see the practices of discipleship, spiritual formation, and mission differently or more clearly considering this course?

INSTRUCTIONS
The requirements for the assignment are as follows:
 Three major sections of the paper corresponding to the three sets of questions above
 3,000-3,750 words in length (not including title page, table of contents, or bibliography)
 Turabian formatting
 Double-spacing of paragraphs
 12-point Times New Roman font
 A minimum of 10 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and Bible (this should not include any websites, blogs, or devotional type material)

Book: McKnight (chapter 11)

Reflecting on your readings in McKnight and Bates, and utilizing the metanarrative options discussed in the Website Article: Putting the Bible Together, how might you frame the big picture of the biblical narrative? What are the central elements in the story, and how is the gospel related to each of these? How does framing the gospel in terms of this big narrative do justice to the unity of the Scriptures?

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Discussion Thread: The Grand Story of the Gospel

MANAGE DISCUSSION
Reflecting on your readings in McKnight and Bates, and utilizing the metanarrative options discussed in the Website Article: Putting the Bible Together, how might you frame the big picture of the biblical narrative? What are the central elements in the story, and how is the gospel related to each of these? How does framing the gospel in terms of this big narrative do justice to the unity of the Scriptures?

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 5 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions through interactions with the assigned course texts, Scripture, and any outside resources necessary.

Books: Scot McKnight- The King Jesus Gospel (chapters 6-8)
Matthew W. Bates- Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King ( chapter 9)
Article: Putting the Bible Together by Kaz Yamazaki-Ransom

In your own words, summarize what you have read by boiling down the book into a brief summary. Prove that you comprehend the material by writing a brief, comprehensive summary. Provide a clear and concise overview of the material.

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Practical Book Review Assignment Instructions

 Overview

 A Practical Book Review (PBR) is a way of responding to readings that requires you to interact with new ideas and techniques on several levels. Your PBR can be accomplished by thinking of four action words: Summarize, Respond, Reflect, and Act. Use the following headings and details to satisfactorily complete the review.  This Review is to be completed as explained in these instructions.

Book – John Ortberg – The Me I Want to Be

Link – https://cbdreader.christianbook.com/cbdreader/desktop_reader.html

Instructions

Summarize

  • In your own words, summarize what you have read by boiling down the book into a brief summary (1-2 pages). Prove that you comprehend the material by writing a brief, comprehensive summary. SUMMARIZE! is not a commentary with reflection or a rehearsing of the text’s Table of Contents; rather, it is a gut-level, insightful “précis” of the longer, more highly crafted book. Bottom line: Provide a clear and concise overview of the material!
  • Short quotations are acceptable, but they should not be more than 1-2 sentences. Direct quotations, paraphrases, and core notes must be properly cited. Do not reference any other source in your summary. This summary is only about the assigned text. Do not use first or second person; be a reporter and give clear, concise facts.
  • Do not copy and paste from the text, a website, student sample, or from a previous Practical Book Review──this is plagiarism!
  • In the closing transition, pitch a convincing “So What?!” to the reader. The “So-What?!” qualifier introduces the central point with an appeal for application. Be clear and concise regarding a central point that makes it a good-read. In short, use the “So-What?!” phrase as you point out to the reader “Why s/he should care?!”enough to apply this point to his or her life.

Going beyond superficial description of what they physically entail, what might their pious performance mean on a deeper level to devout Muslims? Beyond just mechanically or obediently “going through the motions” of fulfilling them as religious obligations, How might the Five Pillars impact, enrich, reinforce, or more deeply and meaningfully “resonate” with the spiritual life of thoughtful, reflective, and faithful Muslims?

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Islam

What are the Five Pillars of Islam? Describe the five pillars in some depth and detail.

Going beyond superficial description of what they physically entail, what might their pious performance mean on a deeper level to devout Muslims?

Beyond just mechanically or obediently “going through the motions” of fulfilling them as religious obligations, How might the Five Pillars impact, enrich, reinforce, or more deeply and meaningfully “resonate” with the spiritual life of thoughtful, reflective, and faithful Muslims?

Choose ONE of the benedictions above for Essay 2. Clearly state your choice and give the scripture reference. Analyze it from a literary perspective. Use the Handout on Literary Terms. Clearly mention terms in the handout in your essay.

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Choose ONE of the benedictions above for Essay 2. Clearly state your choice and give the scripture reference. Analyze it from a literary perspective. Use the Handout on Literary Terms. Clearly mention terms in the handout in your essay.

Write an essay on why meditation apps are so popular. Include examples of popular meditation apps, and go into detail about the various benefits of meditation, specifically guided meditation, and some possible statistics of how popular they’ve become.

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Religion and Popular Culture: Why are Meditation Apps so Popular?

The essay will be an analysis of “why meditation apps are so popular”. Include examples of popular meditation apps, and go into detail about the various benefits of meditation, specifically guided meditation, and some possible statistics of how popular they’ve become. Include a well-developed thesis.

Minimum five sources, of which three must be peer-reviewed, academic sources, but can have more if the writer desires.

How is the Jewish sacrificial system compared to/contrasted from the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ in Hebrews 8-10?

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Jewish Sacrificial System

Answer the following question: How is the Jewish sacrificial system compared to/contrasted from the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ in Hebrews 8-10?

 

Pick three topics outlined in the book and provide a brief summary of each debate. After clearly outlining the issues of the debate, discuss how the Synoptic Problem can be viewed through John the Baptist’s ministry in Mark 1; Matthew 3; Luke 3.

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Gupta, A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies

Students will read the entirety of Gupta, A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, and write a 3-page report on three chapters of the book. Each student will pick three topics (debates) outlined in the book and provide a brief summary of each debate. A clear, concise (1-page) summary of the debate should be discussed and a brief, evaluative report on how beneficial the debate is in the study of the NT. The student should note why the debate is beneficial and provide an example from the NT where the topic could be utilized. For example, a student may choose to discuss the debate on The Synoptic Problem. After clearly outlining the issues of the debate, he/she may discuss how the Synoptic Problem can be viewed through John the Baptist’s ministry in Mark 1; Matthew 3; Luke 3.

How might Jesus’ life and death function as a template for our own approach to how we might confront evil and suffering? Explore how elements of Catholic Social Teaching, which draw on Christian anthropology, might be valuable in your chosen profession.

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Theology

Pope Francis has a number of profound saying in response to suffering, amongst others,

“Lord, help us to recognize you in the sick, poor and suffering”; “Like the Good Samaritan, may we not be ashamed of touching the wounds of those who suffer, but try to heal them with concrete acts of love”; “There is so much indifference in the face of suffering. May we overcome indifference with concrete acts of charity”.

The Catholic Church sees human suffering as a chance to follow the example of Christ and believe that it is a part of God’s plan. … Suffering is a trial, but it is through that trial that faith, hope and love continue. And through that suffering, an individual can find their own identity and their identity in Christ. To what degree does Jesus’ life and death conform to, or explicate, Pope Francis’ sayings and the Church’s teachings? Moreover, how might Jesus’ life and death function as a template for our own approach to how we might confront evil and suffering? In your discussion, also briefly (200-300 words) explore how elements of Catholic Social Teaching, which draw on Christian anthropology, might be valuable in your chosen profession