Category: Religion and Theology

4. Research Paper: 30 % (June 6th) The research paper will be a 2000-word essay about a world religion. This research paper on a world religion will consider the similarities between Christianity and another world religion such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Mormonism, Islam, Baha’i, Judaism, or Taoism.. It will seek to answer the question of whether… Continue reading 4. Research Paper: 30 % (June 6th)
The research paper will be a 2000-word essay

Guidelines for Observation Paper about “The Passion of the Christ”: Watch the movie “The Passion of the Christ”. A link is provided in the course. The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn about the New Testament ancient document by investigating the life and times of Jesus Christ. The movie will provide you… Continue reading Guidelines for Observation Paper about “The Passion of the
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I will provide two discussion posts submitted by other students. You will need to respond to each one with 150 words each and 1 source each. Within your response, you could state why you agree/disagree with their post or maybe add some important information about the topic that you believe they forgot to mention. Religion… Continue reading I will provide two discussion posts submitted by other students. You will need t

After reading, Discovering the Old Testament, Chapters 1-4 and the subheading, “Context,” on the preceptaustin.org website, write a 750-word paper that describes at least one thing clarified for you concerning (a) History versus biblical history, (b) the evolution of the Bible as literature, and (c) analyze how context impacts interpretation of Scripture. Your paper should… Continue reading After reading, Discovering the Old Testament, Chapters 1-4 and the subheading, “

Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Mark’s and Matthew’s Gospels. Include a reference to any historical factor mentioned in the recommended sources that may have triggered the writing of both Matthew’s and Mark’s Gospels as well as references to statements within both of the Gospels themselves. Class lesson material can be used in… Continue reading Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Mark’s and Matthew’s Go

This paper addresses the theological literature. For this research paper, 20 theological articles must be chosen (no requirements for the publication dates) as literature review and these articles must be analyzed for the understanding and analysis of the theological concept. Write an analysis and synthesis of the concept based on the theological literature. Additionally, please… Continue reading This paper addresses the theological literature.
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students will select a topic and create a PowerPoint presentation (7-8 slides. A Works Cited page is required for your references. I would like to use Martin Luther’s religious/philosophical views and relevance for today:

dInstructions: žFor this week’s written assignment, use the text and guide given in assignment 3-2 on page 53. žPresent your observations in a 2-3 page written report žMake sure your observations make use of the processes taught in the textbook (and reviewed in this media presentation). Course Textbooks Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays.… Continue reading dInstructions:
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Discuss Caldwell-Harris’s article in light of the human need for transcendence. Watch Jonathan’s TED and integrate Wulff’s schema of inclusion or exclusion of transcendence. TED talk; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MYsx6WArKY

1. Read chapter 1 on “Sexuality, Health, and Integrity” by Kate Ott in Professional Sexual Ethics, eds. Jung and Stephens. 2. Submit written reflection responses to discussion questions at the end of the chapter. Please see below for notes and modifications to particular questions. For question #2, watch the following short video (Links to an… Continue reading 1. Read chapter 1 on “Sexuality, Health, and Integrity” by Kate Ott in Professi