(Option A, 4-5 pages) Analyze the decline of the Liberal/Progressive United Church of Christ. Use the file attached with the name of “Mod5 United Church of Christ.pdf”. —————————————————————————————— (Option B, 4-5 pages) Compare and contrast the following two local church websites: In your analysis cover the following: 1. Based on browsing their websites, which church would you attend and […]
Category Archives: Religious studies
Eschatology is an attempt to understand what happens to each individual when they die, as well as what will happen at the end of human history. Describe two claims made at various points in Christian history.
1.Stefon writes, “Within the Christian perception and experience of God, characteristic features stand out (1) the personality of God, (2) God, as the creator, (3) God as the Lord of history, and (4) God as Judge” (83). Choose two of these characteristics to explain in more detail. 2. What do Christians claim about the nature […]
Discuss how you will use your knowledge of these cultural value orientations, cultural systems, and elements of communication to share the gospel effectively with your friend. (Which of their cultural value orientations should you keep in mind as you try to communicate with them? How will you adjust your communication, your approach to the conversation, and your language in order to best communicate the gospel message?)
In this section, you should introduce the person you have chosen to receive the Gospel message. Answer the following questions in a paragraph or two. (Questions in parenthesis are suggestions to help guide you as you describe the person.) Give details about their identity (What is their age? Ethnicity? Where are they from? What religion […]
Describe and support the fact that the Catholic Church must continue to evolve and adapt to keep up with society that as a whole as changing values, beliefs, and is more accepting of alternate lifestyles.
Thesis describing and support the fact that the Catholic Church must continue to evolve and adapt to keep up with society that as a whole as changing values, beliefs, and is more accepting of alternate lifestyles. Failing to do so will result in the continuing loss of parishioners and ultimate death of the religion. It […]
What are some forms of Buddhist meditation? How does one practice them?
Choose one of the following topics to make your initial post of about 150-200 words. 1. Buddhist Practices: You have a choice of materials to view and discuss this week. This week let’s discuss different forms of Buddhism. Choose one of the links below and address what features of Buddhist belief and practice are evident […]
What topic do you plan to address and how do you plan to approach it? The subject must be healthcare related.
Discussion: The final culminating project for this course will be a 12-page research paper. What topic do you plan to address and how do you plan to approach it? The subject must be healthcare related. Provide a subject you are interested in and your reason. Provide a minimum of 4 sentences. Respond to at least […]
How does the hermeneutical circle presented by Miguel de La Torre, and “doing Christian ethics from the margins” fit with this chapter, or another chapter, or Hauerwas’s book as a whole?
1. Summarize this book. What is the message and argument presented by Hauerwas? What do you find most valuable? What do you find most challenging? How has this book helped you understand Christian ethics? 1. Choose one chapter, summarize and analyze the argument in it. Why did you choose this chapter? It what ways is […]
What are the major difference between the pagan worldview as seen in the epic of gilgamesh and the jewish worldview as seen in ecclesiastes and psalms.
Topic: what are the major difference between the pagan worldview as seen in the epic of gilgamesh and the jewish worldview as seen in ecclesiastes and psalms.
Describe Does he get Christianity right? Why or why not? Include specific biblical or theological material from this video, the video lectures, the Moo readings, or your own study.
As highlighted in the video, here are some key phrases White uses to describe the “Christian” view of the environment: • …spoke for the Christian tradition when he said, “when you’ve seen one redwood tree, you’ve seen them all.” • To a Christian a tree can be no more than a physical fact. • The […]
Discuss How do the early Qur’anic calligraphers and the contemporary artists use Arabic text in different ways (consider line, color, text, organization, materials, etc.)?
How do the early Qur’anic calligraphers and the contemporary artists use Arabic text in different ways (consider line, color, text, organization, materials, etc.)? How do the contemporary artists reimagine or transform Arabic calligraphy through their art? Should these contemporary artists be described as calligraphers? Why or why not? Images and Videos: Folio from a Qur’an […]
