Christianity and Community Why do most religious traditions have so much in common? What can you learn about a culture and its people by studying how their religion explains dying and an afterlife? Why do you think that people who follow the Jewish religious tradition have experienced such a high degree of repression, genocide, and […]
Category Archives: Religious studies
Complete a theological essay that will address the relationship of human sinfulness to an aspect of the doctrine of salvation. Apply the implications of this doctrine to the Christian life and for the student’s chosen vocation.
IMAGE OF SALVATION ESSAY The student will complete a theological essay that will address the relationship of human sinfulness to an aspect of the doctrine of salvation. Students will examine one of the biblical images of salvation (adoption, conversion, regeneration, redemption, reconciliation, justification, election, sanctification, or glorification) and define and describe the doctrine with its […]
Summarize each theme but more importantly provide an analysis identifying the reasons why each theme is especially important to you or to our generation in regards to practicing Godly leadership no matter the context of one’s vocation or location.
New Testament biblical leadership themes By engaging in this assignment, you will begin to identify major leadership themes that will help you lead effectively wherever God has planted you. After reading through the 19 chapters of the O.T. and the 14 chapters dedicated to the N.T in the Forrest/Roden text, you will provide a concise […]
Write a summary of the foundational principles of worship discussed over the past two weeks. Write a reflection of the worship principles to your present-day activities and circumstances.
Reflection journal Write a two-part reflection journal. In Part 1, you will write a summary of the foundational principles of worship discussed over the past two weeks. Your summary should cover the main points found in the video presentations and texts. Your summary should be at least 2 pages in length. In Part 2, you […]
Select one of the many Hindu deities and tell us about them. What qualities is this deity associated with? How is the deity depicted? Are there any special festivals associated with this deity?
Tell us about Hindu deities Hinduism conceives of the Divine in numerous forms. For this week’s discussion, explore a topic that relates to Hindu belief and practice in some of its more colorful aspects. Select one of the many Hindu deities and tell us about them. What qualities is this deity associated with? How is […]
Read the article entitled “Religion and Science, Faith and Reason,” by Daniel Garber, in Criterion. Write this assignment as an essay format.
Faith paper Read the article entitled “Religion and Science, Faith and Reason,” by Daniel Garber, in Criterion (University of Chicago) Winter 2002. Then answer the indicated questions based on the article (cf Syllabus, Appendix A). This paper should be 3-4 pp in length (1050-1400 words) with proper documentation. Write this assignment as an essay (do […]
Among other things, examine a given passage of Scripture, consult various Bible study tools, and employ the structure as well as techniques detailed in the Everyday Bible Study text.
Bible Study Project: Interpretation Assignment Bible Study Project Assignment Complete four assignments using the techniques of observation, interpretation, correlation, and application. These are the four components of inductive Bible study outlined in Everyday Bible Study. Among other things, examine a given passage of Scripture, consult various Bible study tools, and employ the structure as well […]
Choose a specific religious group that we have studied in class and apply it to a contemporary moral or philosophical issue.
Native Hawaiian perspectives on genetically modified food POST:For your research paper, you will choose a specific religious group that we have studied in class and apply it to a contemporary moral or philosophical issue. Native Hawaiian perspectives on genetically modified food You must do research on a specific religious group You must utilize at least […]
What is the size of your congregation? How many worship services do you have per week? What is your highest level of education? What resources do you use when planning sermons?
Preaching and the Revised Common Lectionary Research Survey for Nazarene Clergy – What is the size of your congregation? less than 50 50-99 100 -200 200-300 over 300 How many worship services do you have per week? What is your highest level of education? High School College Graduate School What is your gender? Female Male […]
Explain the importance of the role of sacramentality and the part you can develop in your vocation in order to participate and interact with people in your vocation. How can you be “sacramental” to others in your dealings with them through the knowledge you have gained?
Sacramentality Explain the importance of the role of sacramentality and the part you can develop in your vocation in order to participate and interact with people in your vocation. How can you be “sacramental” to others in your dealings with them through the knowledge you have gained (and are gaining)? In other words, through your […]
