Category: Religion and theology

Reflective reading of Week 3 verse in attached form

Footnote and Bibliography Format Paper Assignment Instructions

Overview

This assignment is designed to introduce you to the Liberty online library as well as the process of locating, integrating, and citing academic sources in proper footnote and bibliographic formats. This assignment will also prepare you for the Comparing and Contrasting Models Paper Assignment, which is a research-based comparative analysis of the attractional and missional church models. These models are introduced in this weeks reading, but you are being tasked with locating supplemental sources that also speak to these models because this is necessary for academic research at the doctoral level.

Instructions

For this assignment, you will provide 17 unique resources in proper Turabian footnote and bibliographic form, along with a quote from each source. (Note: Do not use the date-first Turabian style but utilize the style with the publication year near the end of the reference.)

For the paper itself,

Provide a properly formatted cover page and contents page.

Provide an introductory paragraph that introduces the existence of the attractional and missional church models and presents a thesis statement. In this paragraph, the student should also explain the mission of the church and how different church models have evolved over time. The student should specifically mention the attraction and missional models while providing a clear thesis statement that an analysis will be provided regarding which model contains the most biblical objectives. (Note: you did this for the School of Divinity Formatting Standards Paper Assignment. Take that introduction and edit it based on the comments and feedback you received. Also, note that this introduction will not mention the sources or the rest of the paper for this week, but is refining the basis of the introduction you will use for your Comparing and Contrasting Models Paper Assignment.)

Provide a bold heading for each of the 17 sources utilized for a paper.

Under each heading, include a quote from the selected source, and then provide a footnote citing that source in precise Turabian formatting style.

Provide a bibliography with each of the 17 sources cited in precise Turabian formatting style in alphabetical order by last name.

Here are the 17 source types that must be included in the paper:

2 Dissertations or Theses interacting with the Attractional Church. (Utilizing the dissertation database through the Jerry Falwell Library will help.)

2 Dissertations or Theses interacting with the Missional Church.

5 Academic Journal Articles interacting with the issues related to missional or attractional church approaches.

5 Books interacting with the issues related to missional or attractional church approaches.

A scholarly Commentary on Acts, Ephesians, and 1 Timothy. Thus, you will have three separate commentaries here. One for each of those books. The commentary selected can cover multiple books of the Bible, but one of these books must be present in the title for each citation. Do not cite a commentary that covers the entire Bible in one or two volumes. A scholarly commentary will extensively address a particular passage and extensively cite other sources. A scholarly commentary is different than a devotional commentary or one that reduplicates the author’s sermons.

All formatting must follow current Turabian style standards precisely. Be sure to utilize the Turabian Chart of Citations provided in the assignment link as well as other resources available through the Online Writing Center (linked in the Footnote and Bibliography Format Paper Resources section).

The assignment will be strictly graded based on the quality of the sources selected, the accuracy of the formatting provided, and the quality of the introduction and the thesis.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Discuss Apocalyptic symbolism in the Book of Daniel

Curriculum Project

The student may develop a course related to the Method of Christ (Ecclesiology /

Personal Disciple Making). This may be particularly beneficial to those who are

involved in active ministry, for your materials may be directly suited to your own

ministry needs. The project should make use of class notes, textbooks, other readings,

and any other information you may wish to include. However, it must be your own

arrangement of the materials in your own words. The curriculum must be appropriate for

the target audience and must include elements of a curriculum (student interaction with

the material) like discussion questions, ice breaker questions, quiz questions, application

questions, lesson plans, definitions of terms, etc. The student is encouraged to include

audiovisual aids, but these are not required. Please include an introductory paragraph

with a description of the target audience (Senior Adults, Young Adults, Youth, etc.). You

must support your curriculum with at least 3 scriptural passages as well as with

course/outside texts that properly address the topic from a conservative evangelical point

of view. This assignment must be 2,0002,500 words, be original work, be in current

Turabian format, and use footnotes where needed.

The Christian life and ministry essay seeks to address why retrieving the Christian tradition is critical for living a formed Christian life and engaging in ministry. For this essay, students will read either D. H. Williamss Evangelicals and Tradition: The Formative Influence of the Early Church or Christopher Hannas Retrieval for the Sake of Renewal: Timothy George as a Historical Theologian and interact with it, along with a few other sources, to produce an argument for Christians retrieving the Christian tradition. Students must fully read the text and thoroughly interact with it throughout the essay. The essay will also interact with one figure from the Christian tradition that demonstrates the value of engaging with prior Christians. The following information will guide your essay. Formatting Font: Times New Roman Size: 12 pt Spacing: Double-spaced Citation Style: Turabian, 9th Edition Word Count: 7501000 words Voice: Avoid first and second person pronouns (e.g., I, we, you) Sources Core Text: Choose either D. H. Williamss Evangelicals and Tradition: The Formative Influence of the Early Church or Christopher Hannas Retrieval for the Sake of Renewal: Timothy George as a Historical Theologian as the central source for your essay. These texts may be accessed through the library either in print or eBook formats. Two graded reading checks will be given throughout the term to ensure students remain on pace to complete the chosen text. In addition to your core text, interact with at least one primary source by a figure from the Christian tradition. This figure should be chosen thoughtfully, as they will be used to support your argument. Note: Primary sources are original texts written by the historical figure. Secondary sources are scholarly interpretations or discussions of those texts. Thesis Statement Your essay must include a clear, one-sentence thesis that articulates your core argument for why retrieving the Christian tradition is valuable for both the Christian life and ministry. This statement should be presented in the introduction and defended throughout the essay. Essay Outline 1. Introduction – Introduce the significance of studying Christian history. – Clearly present your thesis statement. 2. Body Paragraphs – Defend your thesis with support from your selected core text. – Engage meaningfully with at least one primary text from a historical Christian figure. – While there is no required number of supporting reasons, it is recommended to include at least three. – Your essay must include the following two major emphases: 1) Why retrieving the Christian tradition is critical for a formed Christian life 2) Why retrieving the Christian tradition is critical for practicing ministry – Both sections must offer specific applications that support your thesis. 3. Conclusion – Restate your thesis. – Offer a concluding remark on how the church might benefit or change by valuing the Christian tradition.

Comparative essay discussing differences and similarities between early-day churches and modern churches, including structure, practices, community role, and beliefs.

Liberty University assignment-Apologetics CS Lewis writings Assignment instructions attached!! Needs to be between 300-500 words. some sources mentioned in instructions. Dr. Jeffery Dickson video on consider Dr. Dicksons video on CSLewis Argument from Morality. CS Lewis “Mere Christianity” first few chapters of Mere Christianity (much of what you will find useful for this reflection can be found in the first 30 pages of Mere Christianity).

Read the Michael Bird article “7 Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible.”Links to an external site. After reading the article and now having watched most of the BibleProject’s “How to Read the Bible” seriesLinks to an external site. throughout the semester, compose a reflection somewhere between 300500 words that reevaluates what you wrote near the beginning of the semester concerning your aspirations for Bible reading beyond this course. Interact with the suggested questions below to guide your reflection: 1) What are 2-3 specific ways your perception of the Old Testament in particular and the Bible as a whole has changed as a result of what you have learned in this course, especially in light of the videos and articles referenced for this assignment? 2) Which of the seven things from the article stood out to you the most? Which of the seven do you think resonated the most with what you’ve learned about the nature of the Bible in general from this course? 3) Given what you have learned about the Old Testament over this semester, how would you approach someone who expressed that they felt the Old Testament was neither relevant or important today? (You can draw from the articleLinks to an external site. you read for the first exercise as well.) 4) Is there anything specific in the article or videos that you disagree with or found confusion? If so, state explicitly what you disagree with or what you found confusing and why. {Note: You are not required to explore all of the questions above, but you are strongly encouraged to interact with at least one of them. These prompts are provided to stimulate reflection and to help make your reflection more cohesive and focused.}

After reading Judges 1-8 and the corresponding textbook material, in an essay, answer the following questions pertaining to Judges: 1. What is the recurring cycle that appears in the book of Judges? How does this relate to the theology of the book of Judges? 2. Is there any prophetic significance to the recurring cycles in Judges and the concluding statement of Judges 21:25, In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in their own eyes.? If so, explain how, and if not, then explain why not. 3. What is the central message in the book of Judges and what is its relationship to the rest of the Old Testament? Engage the Bible, textbook, and at least 3 additional academic sources in the argumentation for your propositions. Each essay must be 1,000 1,500 words and follow current Turabian format. At least three (3) academic commentaries and the course textbook must be engaged and cited in meaningful research and discussion of assignment prompts. Preferred source material includes academic commentaries, but academic journal articles, and academic monographs are acceptable in addition to the academic commentaries and textbook. Avoid devotional, general audience sources. Internet sources require prior instructor approval. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Philosopher Profile Assignment Instructions

Overview

Students will complete a philosophy profile of a historical thinker that has had a profound impact on western thought. This will require that the student understand both the cultural/philosophical context in which the chosen figure emerged and what impact his/her contribution has had to the development of western thought since. This exercise will help students appreciate how he/she is standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before them, even when it comes to thinking critically.

Instructions

Part 1

In part one of this profile, students need to identify their chosen philosopher and describe the historical milieu in which they emerged. This will require that the student highlight major influence and/or experiences that shaped the way this philosopher thought. Also, as part of part 1, the student should identify several major contributions this philosopher has made to western thought (be specific). This portion of the analysis needs to take up at least 4 pages (double-spaced using Times New Roman 12-pt font with 1-inch margins) and include proper, current Turabian format for any references used.

Part 2

In part two of this profile, students will discuss the reaction the greater philosophical community had/has toward their chosen philosopher. To satisfy this part of the profile, students will need to answer the following questions: Is the impact the philosopher made still being felt today? Has/have the argument(s) the philosopher made evolved over time? If so, how? In what way can this philosopher and his/her contribution still be applied today? This portion of the analysis needs to take up at least 4 pages (double-spaced using Times New Roman 12-pt font with 1-inch margins) and include proper, current Turabian format for any references used.

Front and Back Matter

The student must include a Title Page and Bibliography of sources used in the paper (properly formatted according to current Turabian format). The Title Page and Bibliography are NOT included in the page count.