Category: Religion and theology

Scripture Readings: Daniel 1:1-21 (Daniel’s Training in Babylon) Daniel 2:46-49 (Daniel’s Promotion and Interpretation of Dreams) Joel 1:1-20 (Joel’s Warning of the Locust Plague) Joel 2:25-32 (God’s Promise of Restoration and Outpouring of His Spirit) Jonah 1:1-17 (Jonah’s Flight and the Great Fish) Jonah 4:9-11 (God’s Compassion for Nineveh) Amos 1:1-15 (Amos’ Prophecies against Israel’s Neighbors) Amos 3:7-8 (God’s Revealing of His Secrets to the Prophets) Micah 1:1-16 (Micah’s Prophecy of Judgment against Israel) Micah 5:2 (The Messiah’s Birth in Bethlehem) Zephaniah 1:1-18 (Zephaniah’s Warning of the Day of the Lord) Zechariah 3:1-10 (Joshua the High Priest and the Branch) Zephaniah 3:14-17 (God’s Restoration and Rejoicing over His People) Malachi 1:1-14 (Malachi’s Rebuke of Insincere Worship) Malachi 3:1-3 (The Coming Messenger of the Covenant) Obadiah 1:1-4 (Edom’s Pride and Judgment) Nahum 3:18-19 (Nineveh’s Destruction and No Remedy) Haggai 1:1-15 (Haggai’s Call to Rebuild the Temple) Haggai 2:6-9 (God’s Promise of Glory for the New Temple) Proverbs 1:1-33 (Introduction to Wisdom and the Fear of the Lord) Proverbs 3:1-12 (Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart) Psalm 23 (The Lord is My Shepherd) Proverbs 9:1-12 (Wisdom’s Invitation and Folly’s Call) 1) Personal Reflects on the Scripture Readings: Share your reflections on the scripture readings, focusing on your personal interpretation and understanding. Highlight aspects of the reading that were particularly meaningful or challenging for you. 2) Reflections on the Christian faith: Identify and discuss major Scriptural themes (e.g., creation, redemption, church, new creation) present in the readings. Analyze the connections between these themes and their contribution to the narrative of salvation through Jesus Christ. Reflect on how the scriptures relate to Christian community, faith, and service. Initial Post Instructions: Your initial post should be between 250-300 words. Please cite relevant scripture references within the initial post

Theological Position Paper

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Each student will also write a minimum 1800 word paper that thoroughly explains his or her theological position regarding the particular contemporary cultural issue addressed. This paper should be an expansion of the students theological position articulated during ones presentation and include at least 5 additional scholarly sources than those connected the course pack or texts used in this course. Sources for your theological position paper, must be documented using either APA or the Turabian/Chicago Manual of Style and include a bibliography. Any theological position paper that does not follow proper formatting guidelines will automatically receive a 10% deduction. As the primary research element of this class, students will be expected to invest significant time in developing a position through research and thoughtfully supporting that position using the various elements of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Further details regarding the scope of research and the content of these papers will be discussed in week 4.

These papers will be graded as follows:

Articulated a Well-Reasoned Theological Position Regarding the Contemporary Cultural Issue

20 points

Theological Position Clearly and Reasonably Supported by the Various Elements of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral

20 points

Integration of 5 Quality Scholarly Resources to Support Personal Position as Cited in Bibliography (in addition to course pack or text).

15 points

Structure and Organization of Argument Made

10 points

Overall Quality of Writing (Punctuation, Grammar, Spelling, Bibliography, )

10 points

Total Points

75 points

In addition, your paper must be properly formatted, double-spaced, and cannot exceed a maximum of 2500 words. (Please be advised that each Contemporary Issues Theological Position Paper not adhering to these stated expectations and formatting guidelines outlined in the Written Assignments section of the syllabus below will receive an automatic 10% deduction). No late Contemporary Issues Theological Position Paper will be accepted. Please consult the Written Assignments portion of this syllabus under Class Policies for more important details.

On the date your topic is due, each student must do the following to complete their submission requirements in Canvas:

1. Under the Assignments tab, upload your Theological Position paper

Please follow instructions carefully; I chose Luther 2003 as the film to be watched & review.

The Professor want also ones personal views on the Director, what they trying to sell so basically be a critique (good, bad it & indifferent) on this film and how is the film seen- whether fair or not

No cover page plz just a short, sweet& spicy paper to give us an A

In 1947 a young Palestinian shepherd boy was caring for his sheep. When he came to a place called Qumran, he noticed a number of caves, and like any other young boy, he picked up some stones and began throwing them towards the caves. Soon he heard a clank and immediately recognized that something was in that cave besides mud. He climbed into the cave and found a number of jars containing scrolls, though he was unaware of what the scrolls said. From that day on, scholars have been examining those scrolls to determine their value to understanding the Bible more thoroughly. And as they examined the date of these scrolls, they were amazed as to how far back they date. Some of those same scholars began to change their minds about the Scriptures accuracy, while others attempted to make the facts conform to their pre-conceived ideas.

Write a one-page paper, which concisely addresses the following questions:

• What is the value of the Dead Sea Scrolls in light of the previous earliest manuscript?
• Reflect on how an early date for the Dead Sea Scrolls provides value for us today?

SESSION 4 READINGS:

Geisler, N. L., & Nix, W. E. (2012). From God to us: How we got our Bible.

• Chapters 12-13

Wallace, D. (2001, March 21). From the KJV to the RV (From Elegance to Accuracy). The History of the English Bible.

any questions feel free to ask I appreciate it

Your options include material artistic works: a Zine, a creatively engaging series of TikTok videos (totaling 5 minutes), a pamphlet, or a similar mode of communication that compelling and succinctly presents pertinent information. Feel free to tap into what feels fun for you as long as it meets the criteria. Whatever your chosen medium for this project, you must include your thesis statement what you plan to discuss in this artistic format and 3-4 supporting ideas that you will briefly discuss. The final paper will be where you expand on the idea. please create a thesis for As well as a creative work that ties into Black religion and the Black panther party and the correlation and the ideology and practices that use and that are relative to the one Black african religions.

Notes should be formatted to follow the modified Cornell Notetaking Method presented by Dr. Walsh. Notes should summarize the reading(s) or videos, make connections to other aspects of the course, raise questions, and analyze the new material. Include a reflection paragraph of at least 300 words. Use these notes to demonstrate that you have completed ALL of the readings or videos. In other words, do not select one small detail to address for the full length of the notes. If I cannot read the note set, it will not be awarded full credit. These notes must be submitted on Canvas by 12:30pm on the assigned day and will be graded on a full-, partial-, or no-credit basis. No late submissions accepted. If Canvas cannot open the file or if the incorrect file is uploaded, no credit will be awarded. No Pages files and no HEIC photo files accepted. Submit Note Set 5 Read Khyentse, What Makes You Not A Buddhist, Chapter 2; skip p. 44-47 (“Getting to the Root” and “Habit: The Self’s Ally” sections) Listen to Invisibilia podcasts, “Emotions Pt. 1” and “High Voltage (Emotions Pt. 2)” These episodes recount stories involving a fatal car accident, child death, and parent death. I realize these topics may be particularly difficult for some listeners. Let me know if you need an alternative assignment. Emotions Part 1

1000-1250 words long critical reflection on one of these topics (ONLY CHOOSE 1):

1. Discuss some of the difficulties involved in using the term Celtic Christianity. Why is Celtic a contested term? What are some of the difficulties arising from linking Celtic and Christianity? Reference a variety of course materials of course materials, including assigned readings and lectures, to support your insights, and be sure to explain them clearly and reasonably.

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2. Discuss the relationship between Britain and Ireland in the arrival and spread of Christianity in the Isles. Consider the dates, routes and personalities involved in the dissemination of the faith, insofar as we know these. Mention also what historical data is missing and why and consider the implications of the gaps in our knowledge. Reference a variety of course materials of course materials, including assigned readings and lectures, to support your insights, and be sure to explain them clearly and reasonably.

How did Judah live under Persian rule. After reading Discovering the Bible Ch. 18 reflect on how Judah’s exile cont. to impact the spiritual life of Jewish people, even after they returned to their homeland.

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