Unobjective vs Objective Levels of Experience/The Idea of the Holy
10586Writing Assignment: In an essay of 250 - 350 words describe the closest experience you have had to what the readings describe as "religious" or "unobjective." This need not necessarily involve "God," but should reflect some of the characteristics of such an...
Pascal’s Wager
10526Watch a short Youtube video and write a short paragraph. Please see attached file for further directions....
Common Stressors
9694For this assignment, you will begin by completing the Self-Assessment Activity. PDF version of the Self-Assessment Activity From this self-assessment, address the information below in your essay. What was your score for the 6-month category and the 12-month category? What types of events and common stressors qualified as stressors...
Examples found in the bible where Jesus used someone’s specific culture or background to teach them.
8815What are some examples you can find in the bible where Jesus used someone’s specific culture or background to teach them? Include 2-3 sources in your assignment. All sources must be appropriately cited with a page number. Do not use restricted sites. All sites must be...
What are some examples you can find in the bible where Jesus used someone’s specific culture or background to teach them?
8811In Luke 10:25-37 Jesus demonstrates Socratic questioning. We also see how Jesus uses the lawyer’s background and prior knowledge (of the law) to teach the lawyer. What are other examples can you find in the bible where Jesus used someone’s specific culture or background to...
How do you think Jesus used the Socratic Method of education questioning with the lawyer?
8781Read Luke 10:25-37. How do you think Jesus used the Socratic-type method of education when questioning with the lawyer? Include 2-3 scholarly sources in your assignment. One source must include a reference to the Socratic Method....
A consideration of the history of world civilization as well as current world events suggests that there exists a chasm, a very wide gap, which must be crossed in order for interreligious communication to take place. In your view, given that the different historical backgrounds and cultural settings of people around the world entail that at least some sort of gap or divide does indeed exist, should there be an effort to bridge this to allow for interreligious communication? Is closing this gap even possible?
6449A consideration of the history of world civilization as well as current world events suggests that there exists a chasm, a very wide gap, which must be crossed in order for interreligious communication to take place. In your view, given that the different historical backgrounds...
Why Black People feel connected to Hagar in Genesis 16-25
6011Research Topic: “Why do black people resonate with Hagar?” Genesis chapter 16-25 Due date: 12/3 Research Paper (20%) You will compose a thoughtful, informative, well-written research paper of 2500-3000 words (roughly 10-12 double-spaced pages) that explores a topic related to the course. As a first step, you...
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
36467Moralistic Therapeutic Deism This discussion board will serve as the first of your interactions with the text and your classmates and will assist you in thinking through one of the prevailing worldviews in American culture. Christian Smith calls this “moralistic therapeutic deism." After watching the...