Why do you think that people who follow the Jewish religious tradition have experienced such a high degree of repression, genocide, and discrimination during their long history?

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Christianity and Community

Why do most religious traditions have so much in common?

What can you learn about a culture and its people by studying how their religion explains dying and an afterlife?

Why do you think that people who follow the Jewish religious tradition have experienced such a high degree of repression, genocide, and discrimination during their long history?

The Islamic notion of jihad includes more than one interpretation.

What are some of those interpretations?

 

Complete a theological essay that will address the relationship of human sinfulness to an aspect of the doctrine of salvation. Apply the implications of this doctrine to the Christian life and for the student’s chosen vocation.

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IMAGE OF SALVATION ESSAY

The student will complete a theological essay that will address the relationship of human sinfulness to an aspect of the doctrine of salvation.

Students will examine one of the biblical images of salvation (adoption, conversion, regeneration, redemption, reconciliation, justification, election, sanctification, or glorification) and define and describe the doctrine with its biblical, historical and theological contours as well as discuss how this image of salvation relates to and addresses the problem of sin.

Finally, the student will apply the implications of this doctrine to the Christian life and for the student’s chosen vocation. The essay will be 750-1000 words and the formatting should be compatible with your current degree program.

Refer to the “Course Policies” in the course syllabus for the formatting expectations in this course.

Use the provided Image of Salvation Essay Template as a guide.

Image of Salvation Essay Template

Introduction (100-125 words)

Definition and description of chosen doctrine, including biblical, theological, and historical contours (200-275 words)

Explanation of the relationship between the chosen doctrine and the problem of sin (150-225 words)

Application (200-250 words)

Conclusion (100-125 words)

 

Summarize each theme but more importantly provide an analysis identifying the reasons why each theme is especially important to you or to our generation in regards to practicing Godly leadership no matter the context of one’s vocation or location.

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New Testament biblical leadership themes

By engaging in this assignment, you will begin to identify major leadership themes that will help you lead effectively wherever God has planted you.

After reading through the 19 chapters of the O.T. and the 14 chapters dedicated to the N.T in the Forrest/Roden text, you will provide a concise summary of 3 major themes per testament.

Whole idea of a theme is that it is repeated…. not just found in one place or one book.

If you identify one person, you are describing an example. An example is fine to start the conversation…but where/by whom is this idea repeated and thus it is not just an example but a theme (more compelling if more than one person demonstrates it).

Summarize each theme but more importantly provide an analysis identifying the reasons why each theme is especially important to you or to our generation in regards to practicing Godly leadership no matter the context of one’s vocation or location.

You will submit two (2) papers pertaining to the major leadership themes stemming from the Forrest/Roden textbook reading assignments. The OT paper is due in Week 3 and the NT paper is due in Week 5.

Each paper must contain a title page, 1-page introduction, a minimum 3-page summary and analyses of the three leadership themes, and a 1-page conclusion and bibliography/reference page.

 

Write a summary of the foundational principles of worship discussed over the past two weeks. Write a reflection of the worship principles to your present-day activities and circumstances.

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Reflection journal

Write a two-part reflection journal. In Part 1, you will write a summary of the foundational principles of worship discussed over the past two weeks. Your summary should cover the main points found in the video presentations and texts. Your summary should be at least 2 pages in length.

In Part 2, you will write a reflection of the worship principles to your present-day activities and circumstances. Your reflection should be at least 1 page in length. Your writing should try to answer the following questions:

  • What do these concepts teach me about God?
  • What do these concepts reveal about me?

 

 

Select one of the many Hindu deities and tell us about them. What qualities is this deity associated with? How is the deity depicted? Are there any special festivals associated with this deity?

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Tell us about Hindu deities

Hinduism conceives of the Divine in numerous forms. For this week’s discussion, explore a topic that relates to Hindu belief and practice in some of its more colorful aspects.

Select one of the many Hindu deities and tell us about them. What qualities is this deity associated with?

How is the deity depicted?

Are there any special festivals associated with this deity? Include a picture of the deity you have chosen to discuss in your post.

List of some of the more popular deities. (Ganeśa Brahma Viṣṇu Śiva Saraswatī Lakṣmī Kālī Kṛṣṇa Rādhā Rāma Sitā Hanuman Ardhanārīśwara Devī Durgā Dhūmāvatī Tripura Sundarī Pārvatī Varuṇacho Vāyu Indra Surya Pṛthvī/Bhūmī)

 

Read the article entitled “Religion and Science, Faith and Reason,” by Daniel Garber, in Criterion. Write this assignment as an essay format.

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Faith paper

Read the article entitled “Religion and Science, Faith and Reason,” by Daniel Garber, in Criterion (University of Chicago) Winter 2002.

Then answer the indicated questions based on the article (cf Syllabus, Appendix A).

This paper should be 3-4 pp in length (1050-1400 words) with proper documentation.

Write this assignment as an essay (do not include the questions). A solid paper should have an introduction, body, and conclusion

 

Among other things, examine a given passage of Scripture, consult various Bible study tools, and employ the structure as well as techniques detailed in the Everyday Bible Study text.

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Bible Study Project: Interpretation Assignment

Bible Study Project Assignment

Complete four assignments using the techniques of observation, interpretation, correlation, and application. These are the four components of inductive Bible study outlined in Everyday Bible Study.

Among other things, examine a given passage of Scripture, consult various Bible study tools, and employ the structure as well as techniques detailed in the Everyday Bible Study text.

Using the correct and provided templates, inductively study the given passage.

 

Choose a specific religious group that we have studied in class and apply it to a contemporary moral or philosophical issue.

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Native Hawaiian perspectives on genetically modified food

POST:For your research paper, you will choose a specific religious group that we have studied in class and apply it to a contemporary moral or philosophical issue.

Native Hawaiian perspectives on genetically modified food

You must do research on a specific religious group

You must utilize at least three academic sources.

This essay will be at least 1500-2000 words long and will be worth 20% of your grade. This is a formal academic essay and students must cite their sources. MLA is the preferred citation style in Religious Studies.

This essay will be at least 1500-2000 words long and combined will be worth 20% of your grade. This is a formal academic essay and students must cite their sources. MLA is the preferred citation style in Religious Studies.

 

What is the size of your congregation? How many worship services do you have per week? What is your highest level of education? What resources do you use when planning sermons?

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Preaching and the Revised Common Lectionary

Research Survey for Nazarene Clergy –

  1. What is the size of your congregation?  less than 50  50-99  100 -200  200-300  over 300
  2. How many worship services do you have per week?
  3. What is your highest level of education?  High School College Graduate School
  4. What is your gender?  Female Male
  5. What is your age?   18-25 26-35 36-50 51-65 65 & up
  6. Preaching the Word of God is a corporate event.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. The primary purpose of preaching is conversion of non-believers to believers.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. Preaching from the entirety of Scripture (Genesis to Revelation) is important for developing Christian disciples.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. The sermon is the main focus of the worship gathering.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. Congregants should hear sermons preached from both Old and New Testament texts.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. You prefer preaching a sermon series rather than a set of Scriptures recommended by a lectionary-based resource.

Always Often Neutral Sometimes Never

  1. You favor preaching through a specific book of the Bible.

Always Often Neutral Sometimes Never

  1. You allow the Holy Spirit to lead me to a particular biblical text for weekly preaching.

Always Often Neutral Sometimes Never

  1. Planning too far ahead circumvents the movement of the Holy Spirit in a worship gathering.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. Following a lectionary-based resource interferes with the Holy Spirit’s guidance in my sermon planning.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. Lectionary-based resources are a source of divine guidance for preaching.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. Lectionary-based resources are helpful in reading and preaching from a wider variety of biblical passages.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

  1. Do you plan a preaching schedule? If so, how far in advance do you plan?

less than a month in advance

one to two months in advance

three to four months in advance

five to six months in advance

more than six months but less than a year in advance

a year or more in advance.

  1. What resources do you use when planning sermons? Provide websites, commentaries, social media groups, and/or podcasts.
  2. Do you observe “holy seasons” such as Advent, Lent, and Pentecost in your church? If yes, provide and noticeable impact on the church. If no, share why you do not observe these days.
  3. Have you used the Revised Common Lectionary as a tool for your annual church focus? Provide information for why you do or do not use the RCL.
  4. Do you feel that using a preaching schedule would limit the Holy Spirit’s guidance or prompting for your worship gathering? If yes, explain.

 

Explain the importance of the role of sacramentality and the part you can develop in your vocation in order to participate and interact with people in your vocation. How can you be “sacramental” to others in your dealings with them through the knowledge you have gained?

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Sacramentality

Explain the importance of the role of sacramentality and the part you can develop in your vocation in order to participate and interact with people in your vocation. How can you be “sacramental” to others in your dealings with them through the knowledge you have gained (and are gaining)?

In other words, through your vocation and your day-to- day activities, service to others, demonstrate how you can be a positive impact in their lives?

1500 word essay (+/- 10%) Must uses 3 or 4 of the following references provided in the topic page→as well as 2-3 source from own research – peer reviewed academic sources

Reference Style is – APA 7th Edition – end text and end of text reference list .Use 3 or 4 of the sources provided in the file attached and then 2-3 sources of your own to support the essay