Pick one of the three following primary sources: Exchange of letters between the Umayyad Caliph Abdulmalik Ibn Marwan and al-Hasan al-Basrî, on God enabling man to disobey him. Abd al-Jabbar on Gods will and Human freedom, from his commentary on the five principals. Abū al-Hasan al-Ash’arî, on God’s creation of Man’s disobedience, from his book […]
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Write an analysis and synthesis of your concept based upon the theological literature.
Theology Literature Analysis of Concept Topic is: Theological and public health perspectives on suffering -Introduction to concept/definition of concept in OED -Conduct a literature search of the academic theological literature (e.g., ATLA database, J-Store database) for your concept. -Choose 20 articles to survey (a literature review) -Analyze these articles for their understanding of your concept […]
What social or historical circumstances prompted the author to write this text?
Students will write a 2-page report in their own words on their chosen books using the information provided in Sumney and in Bible Project videos. Each paper should address the following: Authorship – Who wrote the text insofar as that can be known? What can be known about the author and how do we know […]
Explain how ultimately the resurrection of Jesus completes the work of redemption.
The purpose of this essay is to connect Jesus’s death on the cross to his resurrection from the dead in a theological reflection that aims to explore the impact and effect of salvation. Since salvation begins and ends with the person and work of Christ, this theological paper will explore the ways in which Jesus’s […]
What is the relation between the political and theological sides of each?
The Sunnis and the mainstream Shi’a have a major political difference (who should lead the Muslim community) and also have theological difference (free will or predetermination, etc.). What is the relation between the political and theological sides of each?
What other aspects of God’s character do you see-How do we appreciate this complexity?
Mark 14:1-11 This “exegetical observations” paper isolates and describes the most significant interpretive issues within a selected text. Kindly look at the sample paper below and do with Mark 14:1-11 one page. for greek definition, simply bold the word and will give the definition. Exegetical Observations on Mark 1:1–15 1. Contextual and linguistic issues A. […]
What is the difference between the culture of a particular church-a church that reflects the culture in which it lives?
Assignment 4b: Church Culture Discussion Introduction We are often unaware of what we communicate organizationally. We could have the best intentions, solid theology, and a great plan, yet miss the mark. In your readings, you will look at values and the impact they have organizationally. As you read, reflect on your ministry’s/organization’s values. Are those […]
What is it intended to offer on behalf of the congregation?
Worship Gathering Program With Commentary Create a new worship gathering adhering to the Fourfold ModeL for Christian worship presented in Constance Cherry’s The Worship Architect—Gathering, Word, Table (or Alternative Response), and Sending. See attachment for example of how this should be done. Part One will be a thorough, annotated worship plan. Students might consider creating […]
What biblical character in the New Testament would you say gives greatest evidence of the integration of business and mission/ministry in action?
Biblical Evidence of Integration of Business as Mission What biblical character in the New Testament would you say gives greatest evidence of the integration of business and mission/ministry in action? In their lives and actions, what application do you see of our development of a biblical-theological view of business and work from Unit #1 related […]
What correlations can you draw between the content of this definition and the Practical Theological statements regarding the integration of business and ministry that we have developed so far?
Business as Mission Statements Choose one of the definitions or key defining statements regarding the integration of Business and Mission given in Neal Johnson’s book from Chapter 1 (or another source that you prefer) and elaborate on what you find that definition is saying about Business as a Ministry or Business working hand-in-hand with Ministry […]
