Category: Religion

Spiritual Life

(12 slides) (APA format) (in-text citation is a must) (Must include notes at the bottom of slides) (slides must be innovative)

Must cite: Muller, W. (1996). How then shall we live? Four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning in our lives. NY: Bantam Books.

Assignment Three: Presentation- Living with Purpose and Meaning

Context

In section 3 of the text, Muller writes:

What kind of life will we have? A human birth is a breathtaking gift. This singular life is a pearl of great price. How will we use this precious time? Sloppily careening from one day to the next, getting things done, checking off lists, buttressing our lives against trouble the best we can, until we die weary and wondering whether we were ever awake, ever truly alive? Or shall we live not by accident, but on purposenaming clearly and courageously those things we cherish, creating a life of beauty and love? (p. 151).

Description

Using ideas from Muller and at least one other author of your choice from this week’s reading, develop a PowerPoint presentation that presents key points for how human beings are able to live lives of purpose and make choices for meaning. Your presentation will be a minimum of 10 slides (with notes) and no more than 15 slides.

It is often helpful to write a paper in essay form before beginning to choose points that you will use in the PowerPoint presentation. As you read through your paper, highlight those ideas, words, or images that will emphasize or summarize your key points. Include these on the PowerPoint slides, and use the essay for your notes to accompany the slides.

Rubric Name: Presentation Rubric

Presentation Format	Level 1 1.35 points	Criterion Score
Outline	Clearly defined introduction, body, conclusion, and references.	Score of Outline, / 1.35

Presentation Content	Level 1 3.6 points	Criterion Score
Use of Slides	Slides support the presentation. Consistent design and layout. Creative in utilizing graphics, charts, images, or embedded material.	Score of Use of Slides, / 3.6

Presentation Layout	Level 1 2.7 points	Criterion Score
Slide Order	Presentation is organized and flows well. Slides are easy to read.	Score of Slide Order, / 2.7

Presentation Supplement	Level 1 1.35 points	Criterion Score
Slide Notes	Presentation includes bulleted notes under each slide	Score of Slide Notes, / 1.35

Total

Score of Presentation Rubric,

/ 9

Overall Score

Spiritual Life

(12 slides) (APA format) (in-text citation is a must) (Must include notes at the bottom of slides) (slides must be innovative)

Must cite: Muller, W. (1996). How then shall we live? Four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning in our lives. NY: Bantam Books.

Assignment Three: Presentation- Living with Purpose and Meaning

Context

In section 3 of the text, Muller writes:

What kind of life will we have? A human birth is a breathtaking gift. This singular life is a pearl of great price. How will we use this precious time? Sloppily careening from one day to the next, getting things done, checking off lists, buttressing our lives against trouble the best we can, until we die weary and wondering whether we were ever awake, ever truly alive? Or shall we live not by accident, but on purposenaming clearly and courageously those things we cherish, creating a life of beauty and love? (p. 151).

Description

Using ideas from Muller and at least one other author of your choice from this week’s reading, develop a PowerPoint presentation that presents key points for how human beings are able to live lives of purpose and make choices for meaning. Your presentation will be a minimum of 10 slides (with notes) and no more than 15 slides.

It is often helpful to write a paper in essay form before beginning to choose points that you will use in the PowerPoint presentation. As you read through your paper, highlight those ideas, words, or images that will emphasize or summarize your key points. Include these on the PowerPoint slides, and use the essay for your notes to accompany the slides.

Rubric Name: Presentation Rubric

Presentation Format	Level 1 1.35 points	Criterion Score
Outline	Clearly defined introduction, body, conclusion, and references.	Score of Outline, / 1.35

Presentation Content	Level 1 3.6 points	Criterion Score
Use of Slides	Slides support the presentation. Consistent design and layout. Creative in utilizing graphics, charts, images, or embedded material.	Score of Use of Slides, / 3.6

Presentation Layout	Level 1 2.7 points	Criterion Score
Slide Order	Presentation is organized and flows well. Slides are easy to read.	Score of Slide Order, / 2.7

Presentation Supplement	Level 1 1.35 points	Criterion Score
Slide Notes	Presentation includes bulleted notes under each slide	Score of Slide Notes, / 1.35

Total

Score of Presentation Rubric,

/ 9

Overall Score

1. Leadership

(7 pages) (APA format) (in-text citations are a must) (No Plagiarism)

Must Cite: Hackman, M. Z., & Johnson, C. E. Leadership: A communication perspective (7th ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.

*The person must be an American Citizen

Written Assignment #1: Leader as Relationship Builder (Due Week 4 | 50 possible points)

Select an individual you perceive to be a leader and with whom you have a relationship. This relationship may be an effective one or one where improvement may be needed. Arrange to spend time observing this persons leadership behaviors and talking with this person about leadership, including his/her philosophy of and beliefs about leadership.

The paper should include the following:

• Identification of the person youve chosen to work with including your relationship to this person and why you chose this person.
• A list of interview or discussion questions used during your interaction with this person regarding leadership (not included in total page length of paper). Please attach questions asked to the end of the paper as an appendix.
• Discuss the content, observations and insights gained from watching this person in action and the discussion you had about leadership.
• Describe this persons communicative and relationship competencies as a leader.
• Other questions to consider when completing this paper include: What leadership style(s) does the individual possess? What characteristics or traits does the leader feel are essential to success? What service activities does this leader participate in? What values are espoused by the leaders behavior? Do these values match with what the leader says is important? In what leadership competencies does this person excel? If you were this persons coach, what specific suggestions would you give to enhance this persons effectiveness as a leader?
• Please note: this should not be a Q & A report of the interview. This paper should capture what you heard and what you observed, analyzing and integrating the leaders verbal and non-verbal communication with the readings.

Graduate specifications:

• Paper should be 7 pages in length.
• Discussion should utilize a minimum of three scholarly articles and the textbook readings to support the analysis.
• Paper will follow the APA Style Guide for cover page, citation formats, running header and reference page.

• Week 4:
  • Meeting Leaders Skills (text) p. 225
  • Levels of Personal Diversity Awareness (text) p. 344
• Week 5:
  • Communications Style Inventory (text) p. 274

2. Leadership

(Complete the 3 surveys Below) (Surveys are attached)

1. Spiritual Life

(12 slides) (APA format) (in-text citation is a must) (Must include notes at the bottom of slides) (slides must be innovative)

Must cite: Muller, W. (1996). How then shall we live? Four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning in our lives. NY: Bantam Books.

Assignment Three: Presentation- Living with Purpose and Meaning

Context

In section 3 of the text, Muller writes:

What kind of life will we have? A human birth is a breathtaking gift. This singular life is a pearl of great price. How will we use this precious time? Sloppily careening from one day to the next, getting things done, checking off lists, buttressing our lives against trouble the best we can, until we die weary and wondering whether we were ever awake, ever truly alive? Or shall we live not by accident, but on purposenaming clearly and courageously those things we cherish, creating a life of beauty and love? (p. 151).

Description

Using ideas from Muller and at least one other author of your choice from this week’s reading, develop a PowerPoint presentation that presents key points for how human beings are able to live lives of purpose and make choices for meaning. Your presentation will be a minimum of 10 slides (with notes) and no more than 15 slides.

It is often helpful to write a paper in essay form before beginning to choose points that you will use in the PowerPoint presentation. As you read through your paper, highlight those ideas, words, or images that will emphasize or summarize your key points. Include these on the PowerPoint slides, and use the essay for your notes to accompany the slides.

Rubric Name: Presentation Rubric

Presentation Format	Level 1 1.35 points	Criterion Score
Outline	Clearly defined introduction, body, conclusion, and references.	Score of Outline, / 1.35

Presentation Content	Level 1 3.6 points	Criterion Score
Use of Slides	Slides support the presentation. Consistent design and layout. Creative in utilizing graphics, charts, images, or embedded material.	Score of Use of Slides, / 3.6

Presentation Layout	Level 1 2.7 points	Criterion Score
Slide Order	Presentation is organized and flows well. Slides are easy to read.	Score of Slide Order, / 2.7

Presentation Supplement	Level 1 1.35 points	Criterion Score
Slide Notes	Presentation includes bulleted notes under each slide	Score of Slide Notes, / 1.35

Total

Score of Presentation Rubric,

/ 9

Overall Score

2. Advanced Accounting

(400 words for the post) (APA format) (in-text citations are a must) (No Plagiarism) (No use of Artificial Intelligence)

Hedge Transaction Types

Briefly explain, in your own words, three of the hedge transaction types. Describe in which situations each would be used and why.

3. Advanced Accounting

(250 words for the post) (APA format) (in-text citations are a must) (No Plagiarism) (No use of Artificial Intelligence)

Feb 15 1:22am

Reply from Cristian Fregoso

First, a fair value hedge is used when a company is trying to protect itself from changes in the value of an asset or liability that it already has. For example, if a company owns bonds and interest rates change, the value of those bonds might go up or down. The company could use a derivative like an interest rate swap to offset that change. In this type of hedge, both the gain or loss on the item being hedged and the gain or loss on the derivative go to net income. The goal is to make sure changes in fair value dont distort earnings.

Second, a cash flow hedge is used when a company wants to protect against variability in future cash flows. This usually involves a forecasted transaction, like a company expecting to purchase inventory in a foreign currency. If exchange rates change, the company could end up paying more. So they enter into a derivative contract to lock in a rate. In this case, the effective portion of the gain or loss goes to OCI first, and then its reclassified into net income when the transaction actually affects earnings. This helps match the timing properly.

Third, a net investment hedge is used when a company has a foreign subsidiary and wants to protect against foreign currency translation risk. Since exchange rate changes can affect the value of the investment, the company can use a derivative or foreign-currency-denominated debt to offset that risk. The gains and losses typically go to OCI, similar to the translation adjustments, until the investment is sold.

4. Advanced Accounting

(250 words for the post) (APA format) (in-text citations are a must) (No Plagiarism) (No use of Artificial Intelligence)

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Feb 12 11:38pm| Last reply Feb 14 12:12pm

Reply from Ashlee Bruntz

ACT 470 Advanced Accounting

Ashlee Bruntz

Module 5 Discussion

February 12, 2026

Hedge transactions are used to manage risk when theres uncertainty in prices, interest rates, or exchange rates. The three main types are fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, and net investment hedges, and each one is used in a different situation depending on what kind of risk the company is trying to reduce.

A fair value hedge is used when a company wants to protect against changes in the value of something it already has recorded, like fixed-rate debt. If interest rates change, the value of that debt can go up or down. A fair value hedge helps offset that change so the financial statements dont fluctuate as much due to market conditions.

A cash flow hedge is a little different because it focuses on future transactions. This is used when a company expects cash flows to vary, such as with variable-rate debt or a forecasted purchase. The goal here is to make future cash flows more predictable and reduce surprises in earnings.

A net investment hedge is used when a company has operations in another country. Exchange rate changes can impact the value of that foreign investment when financial statements are consolidated. This hedge helps reduce the effect of currency fluctuations.

Overall, each type of hedge is designed to manage a specific kind of risk. Companies choose the type based on whether theyre trying to protect current values, future cash flows, or foreign investments.

Reference:

Financial, C. (2022, August 5). Beginners guide to hedge accounting. Chatham Financial.

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These analyses focus on your Bible readings and build upon the examples offered in the short text analyses mini-lectures.

The focus of these analyses will be application of Biblical criticisms and close work with the Biblical texts. Read Exodus 1-10, 12-15, 18-24, 31-32 ; Leviticus 18-21; deuteronomy 5-7 and write 250 word analysis. DO NOT USE AI OR PLAGIARISM!!!! use information also from the attached videos. Video:

ASSIGNMENT: In each of the three units in this course, you have learned about the role of religions in our world. You have already reflected on some of the major approaches to studying religions and compared and contrasted two religions. In Unit 3, you have investigated the impact of religion on individuals and society, including learning about religions role in shaping morality and ethics, as well as ritual and material culture. Finally, you also thought about religions influence on government and global affairs.

For your final Touchstone, you will evaluate the impact of religion on individuals, society, and the world.

In a 400600 word short essay, you will evaluate some of the ways in which religions both unite and divide, using specific examples from the lessons in Units 1, 2, and 3 to support your conclusions, by responding to this question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?

Helpful Links:

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A. Assignment Guidelines

DIRECTIONS: Write a short essay of 400600 words that responds to this question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?

As you develop your response, you should choose two of the following areas of religious influence from Unit 3 to analyze:

• Religion & the Individual
• Religions & Society
• Morality & Ethics
• Ritual & Material Culture
• Religion in Government
• Religion in Global Affairs

Your short essay should include four parts:

• Briefly introduce your topic and develop a clear and succinct response to the question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?
• Support your response by analyzing the first area of religious influence that you have selected from Unit 3. Use at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit in your analysis.
• Support your response by analyzing the second area of religious influence that you have selected from Unit 3. Use at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit in your analysis.
• Briefly summarize and conclude your short essay.

You will use information from the Sophia tutorials to support your response. Please do not use any sources from outside the class.

HINT

To build the skill of correctly citing your sources in academic writing, you will cite the Sophia tutorials you use in your essay and include a reference page. Because all of your sources will be Sophia tutorials, the in-text and reference page citations will look like this:

• In-text citation: (Sophia Learning, n.d.)
• Reference: Sophia Learning. (n.d.). The Religious Impulse [What is the Impulse?]. Approaches to Studying Religions.

You will adjust your reference page citations to identify the specific tutorials you are referencing. Visit the resource for more assistance.

Refer to the completion checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

Have you chosen two areas of religious influence from Unit 3 to analyze?

Drawing on these areas of influence, have you written a clear and succinct response to the question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?

Have you supported your response by using at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit, related to the first area of religious influence that you selected?

Have you supported your response by using at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit, related to the second area of religious influence that you selected?

Have you ensured that your evidence supports your initial response? If not, now is a good time to go back and revise your response.

Is your short essay between 400600 words, double-spaced, and formatted in 12-point font?

Have you cited examples from the class tutorials with in-text citations?

Have you included a reference page?

Have you proofread your short essay for mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization?

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B. Rubric

	Advanced (100%)	Proficient (85%)	Acceptable (75%)	Needs Improvement (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Question Response Essay provides a clear and thoughtful response to the prompt. (26%)	Essay develops a clear and insightful response to the question prompt, and considers how religions both unite and divide.	Essay develops a response to the question prompt, and considers how religions both unite and divide.	Essay develops a response to the question prompt, but the response may lack clarity or demonstrate a limited understanding of the content.	Essay develops a response to the question prompt, but may only consider how religion unites or divides, lacks clarity, or demonstrates a limited understanding of the content.	Essay does not respond to the question prompt, or response is highly irrelevant.
First Evaluation of Religious Influence Essay evaluates area of relig. influence: Relig. & Individual, Relig. & Society, Morality & Ethics, Ritual & Material Culture, Relig. in Government, Relig. in Global Affairs. Any citations must refer to course material. (No outside sources.) (27%)	Essay evaluates an area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity. The analysis fully supports the response.	Essay evaluates an area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity. The analysis generally supports the response.	Essay evaluates an area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity. The analysis may weakly support the response.	Essay minimally or inaccurately evaluates an area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity.	Essay does not identify or evaluate an area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity.
Second Evaluation of Religious Influence Essay evaluates a second area of religious influence from the areas listed above. Any citations used must refer to the course material. (No outside sources.) (27%)	Essay evaluates a second area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity. The analysis fully supports the response	Essay evaluates a second area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity. The analysis generally supports the response.	Essay evaluates a second area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity. The analysis may weakly support the response.	Essay minimally or inaccurately evaluates a second area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity.	Essay does not identify or evaluate a second area of religious influence selected from Unit 3s list and its effect on uniting or dividing humanity.
Use of Evidence Essay includes specific examples from the course. Citations must be used and must refer to a specific course tutorial. (No outside sources.) (13%)	At least 4 specific examples from the course are used to support the response. These are thoughtfully chosen and explained. Citations are accurate and refer to specific course material.	At least 4 specific examples from the course are used to support the response. Citations are accurate and refer to specific course material.	23 specific examples from the course are used to support the response. Citations are accurate and refer to specific course material.	At least 1 specific example from Unit 3s lesson is used to support the response. Examples may be missing, cited incorrectly, or refer to sources outside of the course material.	No examples from the course are used or cited to support the response.
Conventions Essay follows conventions for standard written English. (7%)	There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met.	There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met.	There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met.	There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; length and formatting requirements are not met.	Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded.

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C. Requirements

The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

• Composition must be between 400600 words.
• Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
• Use a readable 12-point font.
• All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
• Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
• Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
• Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.
• All cited examples are from the class tutorials.

ASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of religions so far by comparing and contrasting two of the worlds religions.

In a 400600 word short essay, you will compare and contrast one Eastern religion and one Western religion discussed so far in this course. Using specific examples from the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 to support your conclusions, you will analyze some of the ways in which these religions are both similar and different.

Helpful Links:

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A. Assignment Guidelines

DIRECTIONS: Select one Eastern religion and one Western religion discussed so far in this course. Review the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 as you consider how these religions are both similar and different.

Your short essay should include four parts:

• Briefly introduce the two religions you have selected to compare and contrast.
• Identify and explain at least two commonalities between these two religions, using specific examples from the lessons.
• Identify and explain at least two differences between these two religions, using specific examples from the lessons.
• Briefly summarize & conclude your short essay. In your conclusion, explain what we can learn about religions in general by noticing both their similarities and differences.

As you develop your response, you should compare or contrast at least one example from each of the following elements of religion:

• Historical & geographic origins
• Core beliefs & doctrines
• Core rituals & practices
• Important texts & narratives

You will use information from the Sophia tutorials to support your response. Please do not use any sources from outside the class.

HINT

To build the skill of correctly citing your sources in academic writing, you will cite the Sophia tutorials you use in your essay and include a reference page. Because all of your sources will be Sophia tutorials, the in-text and reference page citations will look like this:

• In-text citation: (Sophia Learning, n.d.)
• Reference: Sophia Learning. (n.d.). The Religious Impulse [What is the Impulse?]. Approaches to Studying Religions.

You will adjust your reference page citations to identify the specific tutorials you are referencing. Visit the resource for more assistance.

Refer to the completion checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

Have you selected one Eastern religion and one Western religion discussed so far in this course?

Have you briefly introduced the two religions you selected?

Have you identified and explained at least two commonalities between these religions?

Have you identified and explained at least two differences between these religions?

Have you included at least one example from each of the given elements of religion: historical & geographic origins; core beliefs & doctrines; core rituals & practices; and important texts & narratives?

Is your short essay between 400600 words, double-spaced, and formatted in 12-point font?

Have you cited examples from the class tutorials with in-text citations?

Have you included a reference page?

Have you proofread your short essay for mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization?

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B. Rubric

	Advanced (100%)	Proficient (85%)	Acceptable (75%)	Needs Improvement (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Selection of Religions Essay identifies, compares, and contrasts an Eastern and a Western religion discussed in the course. (20%)	Essay correctly identifies, compares, and contrasts an Eastern religion and a Western religion, and accurately describes both. The reasoning behind the selections are clear and interesting.	Essay correctly identifies, compares, and contrasts an Eastern religion and a Western religion, and accurately describes both.	Essay identifies, compares, and contrasts an Eastern religion and a Western religion but the description may be vague.	Essay incorrectly identifies, compares, and contrasts an Eastern religion and a Western religion or provides a significantly inaccurate description of one or both.	Essay fails to identify an Eastern religion and a Western religion or fails to provide any description of either.
Analysis of Similarities (Comparison) Essay analyzes similarities between the selected religions and provides specific examples from the course material that support the analysis. Any citations used must refer to the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)	Essay accurately identifies and explains two similarities between the selected religions. The essay demonstrates an insightful analysis of the similarities.	Essay accurately identifies and explains two similarities between the selected religions.	Essay accurately identifies and explains two similarities between the selected religions, but the discussion may be vague and unclear.	Essay accurately identifies and explains only one difference between the selected religions.	Essay does not accurately identify and explain any similarities between the selected religions.
Analysis of Differences (Contrast) Essay analyzes differences between the selected religions and provides cited examples from the course material that support the analysis. Any citations used must refer to the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)	Essay accurately identifies and explains at least two differences between the selected religions. The essay demonstrates insightful analysis of these differences.	Essay accurately identifies and explains two differences between the selected religions.	Essay accurately identifies and explains two differences between the selected religions, but the discussion may be vague and unclear.	Essay identifies and explains only one difference between religions. The explanation may be vague or contain inaccuracies.	Essay does not accurately identify and explain any differences between the selected religions.
Elements of Religion Essay analyzes different aspects of religion, including historical & geographic origins, core beliefs & doctrines, core rituals & practices, important texts & narratives. Any citations must refer to the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)	Essay describes examples from each of the four elements of religion: historical & geographic origins, core beliefs & doctrines, core rituals & practices, important texts & narratives. The examples are thoughtfully chosen and explained.	Essay describes examples from each of the four elements of religion: historical & geographic origins, core beliefs & doctrines, core rituals & practices, important texts & narratives	Essay describes examples from three of the four elements of religion: historical & geographic origins, core beliefs & doctrines, core rituals & practices, important texts & narratives One element is missing.	Essay describes examples from one or two of the four elements of religion: historical & geographic origins, core beliefs & doctrines, core rituals & practices, important texts & narratives Two or three elements are missing.	Essay does not describe examples from any of the four elements of religion: historical & geographic origins, core beliefs & doctrines, core rituals & practices, important texts & narratives
Use of Evidence Essay includes specific examples from the course. Citations must be used and must refer to a specific course tutorial. (No outside sources.) (13%)	At least 4 specific examples from the course are used to support the response. Citations are accurate and refer to specific course material.	At least 4 specific examples from the course are used to support the response. Citations are accurate and refer to specific course material.	23 examples from the course are used to support the response. Citations are accurate and refer to specific course material.	At least 1 specific example from the course used to support the response. Examples may be missing, cited incorrectly, or refer to sources outside of the course material.	No examples from the course are used or cited to support the response.
Conventions Essay follows conventions for standard written English. (7%)	There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met.	There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met.	There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met.	There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; length and formatting requirements are not met.	Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded.

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C. Requirements

The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

• Composition must be between 400600 words.
• Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
• Use a readable 12-point font.
• All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
• Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
• Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
• Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.
• All cited examples are from the class tutorials.

Required Reading & Viewing

Part 1:

Start with reading Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, 6 and 7Links to an external site. (6 pages)(Provided)

Next, briefly watch these short clips by Dr. Glen Stassen before you read his article:

The failures of Just War and PacifismLinks to an external site.

(2 min)

Introduction to Just Peacemaking Links to an external site.

(2 min)

Now, read “Just Peacemaking” (15 pages) by Glen Stassen (Provided)

Part 2:

Read the open letter Download the open letterthat clergymen wrote to condemn Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s activism (1 page)(Provided)

Read Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s response to these clergymen called “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Download Letter from Birmingham Jail”(6 pages)(Provided)

Part 3:

Write out responses to the following questions:

1. a. Explain how the Sermon on the Mount by Jesus inspired Dr. Stassen to come up with the Just Peacemaking principles

b. Dr. Stassen came up with the Just Peacemaking principles a while ago– of the 10 principles, pick 3 that you think our society and world need most right now. Explain why.

2. As you can read in the open letter, there were religious leaders (Christian and Jewish) who opposed what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did to end segregation and address racist practices in the US. After reading their letter and Dr. King’s response to them, what stands out to you most in terms of what the Christian faith has to say about action and advocacy work?

Each response should have a minimum of 100 words (so 300 min total for this assignment). Your score for each reading assignment will be based on how carefully and thoughtfully you responded to the questions provided. For more details, see the rubric.

Rubric

UnderstandingReveals a clear understanding of the assigned reading/viewing

EvidenceAbstracts 3-5 significant pieces of information as evidence (page numbers, quotes (direct and/or indirect), etc) in the overall reflection (at least one per answer where more than an opinion is asked)

QualityReveals clear and consistent reflection about the assigned reading/viewing and its application to other course content; writing reveals deeper levels of thinking

QuantityEach question has a minimum of 100 words and is written in complete, complex sentences that are engaging and rich in content

MechanicsExtremely well written, consistently incorporating accurate grammatical structure, spelling, punctuation, and word choice; clearly proofread and edited prior to submission