Category: Religion and Theology

What would you say is the common perception of the Christian faith among non-Christians you know? In conversations with non-Christians, are you struck by how confused they are about life or do they seem just as good and happy as Christians? We see in Gladwell’s story of the Derksen’s, the dance at Reality Ministries, and… Continue reading What would you say is the common perception of the Christian faith among non-Chr

Length: 2000 to 2500 words Assignment Objective The goal of this research paper is to allow you to explore in greater detail a topic of interest to you related to one of the three religious traditions covered in Unit 2 of this course. In the process, this assignment will help to develop your research skills… Continue reading Length: 2000 to 2500 words
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Bible Translation Essay (at least 650 words) Please format your paper according to the guidelines in the “Written Work” section of the syllabus. Use APA formatting (no title page and abstract required, but include a reference list if necessary). For help, use the APA Helps link under Student Resources on the Moodle page. This essay… Continue reading Bible Translation Essay (at least 650 words)
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Your responses must be composed in 12-point Times New Roman font with indented, double-spaced paragraphs. You must incorporate quotations taken from our readings as evidence to support each point you make. You may not use any sources other than the assigned readings. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, will result in a failing grade for this assignment,… Continue reading Your responses must be composed in 12-point Times New Roman font with indented,

OVERVIEW The content essay assignment provides you with the opportunity to take a “deep dive” into the content of a particular interpretive issue within an Old Testament book. The ability to engage with the historical, literary, and theological elements of interpretation is an essential skill to develop in biblical studies. Developing these skills through research… Continue reading OVERVIEW
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The content essay assignment provides you with the opportunity to take a “deep dive” into the content of a particular interpretive issue within an Old Testament book. The ability to engage with the historical, literary, and theological elements of interpretation is an essential skill to develop in biblical studies. Developing these skills through research and… Continue reading The content essay assignment provides you with the opportunity to take a “deep d

@ Homework Assignment #1-Reading the Gospels (or, at least two of them). Obviously, Jesus is a pivotal figure for Christians and their manifold traditions. We are beginning this course with some historical background about the Jesus of history as well as the founding stories that his first-century followers shared about him. For Homework Assignment #1… Continue reading @ Homework Assignment #1-Reading the Gospels (or, at least two of them).
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Overview Last week we learned about the “Three Worlds” approach to interpreting the Bible. You’ll be putting that approach into practice in this forum. Instructions Choose any pericope (=short selection of text) from Matthew. Then, offer your own initial Three Worlds analysis of that text. In some cases (especially with the Historical World), you may… Continue reading Overview
Last week we learned about the “Three Worlds” approach to interpreting

The term paper is an argument and research paper where you establish and defend your personal view while arguing for it in light of alternatives. The paper will be graded by the following grading criteria: State clearly at the beginning of your paper what is your answer to the issue of the paper: Should one… Continue reading The term paper is an argument and research paper where you establish and defend

Instructions: Write & title your reflection Write your reflection of 500-750 words, following your outline. Connect all the elements together skillfully. Give it a nice, narrow title that indicates your main point. Use the grading rubric below to understand how your work will be evaluated. This should be a thoughtful response to your assigned reading… Continue reading Instructions:
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