Category: Religious studies

Sharp lays out three areas of inquiry in her introductory chapter (Historical, theological, and hermeneutical, pages 7-15). Choose a text, approximately 2-3 verses, from the Biblical texts assigned for this week and use Sharp’s discussion as a guide to interpret this text. Please pay attention to all three facets of the text. While you should focus on 2-3 verses, the context of your passage will certainly impact the interpretation of the passage, so do not ignore the surrounding text. Sharp has resources for determining historical context, but you may also use the books of Kings and Chronicles to find out what is happening in the background historically. Here are a few EXAMPLES of things to discuss from Amos 3:1-2. Historical: Amos ministers during the reigns of Uzziah king of Judah and Jeroboam II of Israel (See 2 Kings 14). Israel was experiencing relative peace and prosperity. Amos refers to God bringing the people out of Egypt (See Exodus 12-15). Theological: God’s relationship with Israel (bringing Israel from Egypt) indicates that God pays special attention to ethical standards of Israel (See Amos 2 for a delineation of the sins of Israel). Hermeneutical: Claiming a special relationship to God never excuses the practices of injustice and oppression. The people of God should maintain higher standards of justice and ethics flowing from the nature of God.

Sharp lays out three areas of inquiry in her introductory chapter (Historical, theological, and hermeneutical, pages 7-15). Choose a text, approximately 2-3 verses, from the Biblical texts assigned for this week and use Sharp’s discussion as a guide to interpret this text. Please pay attention to all three facets of the text. While you should focus on 2-3 verses, the context of your passage will certainly impact the interpretation of the passage, so do not ignore the surrounding text. Sharp has resources for determining historical context, but you may also use the books of Kings and Chronicles to find out what is happening in the background historically. Here are a few EXAMPLES of things to discuss from Amos 3:1-2. Historical: Amos ministers during the reigns of Uzziah king of Judah and Jeroboam II of Israel (See 2 Kings 14). Israel was experiencing relative peace and prosperity. Amos refers to God bringing the people out of Egypt (See Exodus 12-15). Theological: God’s relationship with Israel (bringing Israel from Egypt) indicates that God pays special attention to ethical standards of Israel (See Amos 2 for a delineation of the sins of Israel). Hermeneutical: Claiming a special relationship to God never excuses the practices of injustice and oppression. The people of God should maintain higher standards of justice and ethics flowing from the nature of God.

Sharp lays out three areas of inquiry in her introductory chapter (Historical, theological, and hermeneutical, pages 7-15). Choose a text, approximately 2-3 verses, from the Biblical texts assigned for this week and use Sharp’s discussion as a guide to interpret this text. Please pay attention to all three facets of the text. While you should focus on 2-3 verses, the context of your passage will certainly impact the interpretation of the passage, so do not ignore the surrounding text. Sharp has resources for determining historical context, but you may also use the books of Kings and Chronicles to find out what is happening in the background historically. Here are a few EXAMPLES of things to discuss from Amos 3:1-2. Historical: Amos ministers during the reigns of Uzziah king of Judah and Jeroboam II of Israel (See 2 Kings 14). Israel was experiencing relative peace and prosperity. Amos refers to God bringing the people out of Egypt (See Exodus 12-15). Theological: God’s relationship with Israel (bringing Israel from Egypt) indicates that God pays special attention to ethical standards of Israel (See Amos 2 for a delineation of the sins of Israel). Hermeneutical: Claiming a special relationship to God never excuses the practices of injustice and oppression. The people of God should maintain higher standards of justice and ethics flowing from the nature of God.

Submit a one-page, 10-point font precís on a topic of your choice from Romans Chapters 5–8. Single space. Please include a short title, a thesis (i.e., a summary statement of what the whole thesis will be about), the content, and adequate citations. Choose one topic between chapters 5 thru 8 of the book of Romans. Find attached a precís example. It is not a paper. You do not need cover. Need bibliography. Turabian format

SOURCES: All the sources needs to be substitute. They need to be leadership-based sources and the paper needs to be linked with them. A reference list of at least 20 scholarly sources in leadership is needed (not counting the Bible or course textbooks.) Your annotated bibliography does not count towards the word count for the paper.
FORMAT: APA Format
INSTRUCTIONS: PREVIOUS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS (#560052488): The research paper draft (literature review) should be submitted according to the following instructions: • Title Page • Introduction: The introduction should incorporate some elements of the proposal and should always conclude with the thesis statement. • Literature Review: To put it simply, the literature review is in fact your actual research paper without any of your own input. It is very important that, before you introduce your own ideas or reflections on the subject matter, you discover what the experts have to say. o Complete your annotated bibliography. Since the literature review is driven in part by the annotated bibliography, the order is essential. o Develop your paper outline by way of the use of Level 1 Headings. Remember to utilize the instructions in the video to follow some form of “problem,” “evidence,” “Solution” structure (using your own words as it relates to your thesis. o Build your literature review using the Smart Student method found in the videos. • Conclusion • References: This is important! You must retain your annotations for all references for both this and the final draft. • Revise your paper including an introduction and conclusion. Upon completion of your literature review, it should look and feel like a completed research paper with the exception of your own input and insights. • Current APA format must be followed The length of the research paper must be between 3,000 and 3500 words with a reference list of at least 20 scholarly sources (not counting the Bible or course textbooks.) Your annotated bibliography does not count towards the word count for the paper. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bzaUN4sHvkY8O7VPtKuLg Book Link: Anthony, M. J., & Benson, W. S. (2011). Exploring the history and philosophy of Christian education: Principles for the 21st century. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. ISBN: 9781610977326
OTHER: INSTRUCTIONS: Revised Instructions: This paper is a leadership-oriented paper. Using the book link in chapter 14. PLEASE FOLLOW THE TOPIC OF THIS PAPER (PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY)
This paper must resemble the general topic and NOT theological write up. Please revise the paper and the annotated bibliography thoroughly to make sure it stays within instructions. Modify the paper by using the general topic/research topic/research question to buttress points made in the paper.
General Topic: Philosophy of ministry (Anthony & Benson chapter 14)
Research Topic: The definition of people according to the Bible as perfectly pure creatures or inherently sinful ones.
Research Question: Have humans been pure or inherently sinful since creation?
Thesis Statement: Although philosophers have been trying to define human nature for thousands of years, this question still initiates multiple discussions that leave each side with their own opinion. The key may be in avoiding extremes since the Bible portrays people as good creatures that deserve eternal life but also have free will and a choice to save their souls or turn away from God and his teaching.
Book Link: Anthony, M. J., & Benson, W. S. (2011). Exploring the history and philosophy of Christian education: Principles for the 21st century. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. ISBN: 9781610977326
Comments from Customer
PREVIOUS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS (#560052488): The research paper draft (literature review) should be submitted according to the following instructions:
• Title Page
• Introduction: The introduction should incorporate some elements of the proposal and should always conclude with the thesis statement.
• Literature Review: To put it simply, the literature review is in fact your actual research paper without any of your own input. It is very important that, before you introduce your own ideas or reflections on the subject matter, you discover what the experts have to say.
o Complete your annotated bibliography. Since the literature review is driven in part by the annotated bibliography, the order is essential.
o Develop your paper outline by way of the use of Level 1 Headings. Remember to utilize the instructions in the video to follow some form of “problem,” “evidence,” “Solution” structure (using your own words as it relates to your thesis.
o Build your literature review using the Smart Student method found in the videos.
• Conclusion
• References: This is important! You must retain your annotations for all references for both this and the final draft.
• Revise your paper including an introduction and conclusion. Upon completion of your literature review, it should look and feel like a completed research paper with the exception of your own input and insights.
• Current APA format must be followed
The length of the research paper must be between 3,000 and 3500 words with a reference list of at least 20 scholarly sources (not counting the Bible or course textbooks.) Your annotated bibliography does not count towards the word count for the paper.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bzaUN4sHvkY8O7VPtKuLg
Book Link: Anthony, M. J., & Benson, W. S. (2011). Exploring the history and philosophy of Christian education: Principles for the 21st century. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. ISBN: 9781610977326

SOURCES: All the sources needs to be substitute. They need to be leadership-based sources and the paper needs to be linked with them. A reference list of at least 20 scholarly sources in leadership is needed (not counting the Bible or course textbooks.) Your annotated bibliography does not count towards the word count for the paper.
FORMAT: APA Format
INSTRUCTIONS: PREVIOUS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS (#560052488): The research paper draft (literature review) should be submitted according to the following instructions: • Title Page • Introduction: The introduction should incorporate some elements of the proposal and should always conclude with the thesis statement. • Literature Review: To put it simply, the literature review is in fact your actual research paper without any of your own input. It is very important that, before you introduce your own ideas or reflections on the subject matter, you discover what the experts have to say. o Complete your annotated bibliography. Since the literature review is driven in part by the annotated bibliography, the order is essential. o Develop your paper outline by way of the use of Level 1 Headings. Remember to utilize the instructions in the video to follow some form of “problem,” “evidence,” “Solution” structure (using your own words as it relates to your thesis. o Build your literature review using the Smart Student method found in the videos. • Conclusion • References: This is important! You must retain your annotations for all references for both this and the final draft. • Revise your paper including an introduction and conclusion. Upon completion of your literature review, it should look and feel like a completed research paper with the exception of your own input and insights. • Current APA format must be followed The length of the research paper must be between 3,000 and 3500 words with a reference list of at least 20 scholarly sources (not counting the Bible or course textbooks.) Your annotated bibliography does not count towards the word count for the paper. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bzaUN4sHvkY8O7VPtKuLg Book Link: Anthony, M. J., & Benson, W. S. (2011). Exploring the history and philosophy of Christian education: Principles for the 21st century. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. ISBN: 9781610977326
OTHER: INSTRUCTIONS: Revised Instructions: This paper is a leadership-oriented paper. Using the book link in chapter 14. PLEASE FOLLOW THE TOPIC OF THIS PAPER (PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY)
This paper must resemble the general topic and NOT theological write up. Please revise the paper and the annotated bibliography thoroughly to make sure it stays within instructions. Modify the paper by using the general topic/research topic/research question to buttress points made in the paper.
General Topic: Philosophy of ministry (Anthony & Benson chapter 14)
Research Topic: The definition of people according to the Bible as perfectly pure creatures or inherently sinful ones.
Research Question: Have humans been pure or inherently sinful since creation?
Thesis Statement: Although philosophers have been trying to define human nature for thousands of years, this question still initiates multiple discussions that leave each side with their own opinion. The key may be in avoiding extremes since the Bible portrays people as good creatures that deserve eternal life but also have free will and a choice to save their souls or turn away from God and his teaching.
Book Link: Anthony, M. J., & Benson, W. S. (2011). Exploring the history and philosophy of Christian education: Principles for the 21st century. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. ISBN: 9781610977326
Comments from Customer
PREVIOUS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS (#560052488): The research paper draft (literature review) should be submitted according to the following instructions:
• Title Page
• Introduction: The introduction should incorporate some elements of the proposal and should always conclude with the thesis statement.
• Literature Review: To put it simply, the literature review is in fact your actual research paper without any of your own input. It is very important that, before you introduce your own ideas or reflections on the subject matter, you discover what the experts have to say.
o Complete your annotated bibliography. Since the literature review is driven in part by the annotated bibliography, the order is essential.
o Develop your paper outline by way of the use of Level 1 Headings. Remember to utilize the instructions in the video to follow some form of “problem,” “evidence,” “Solution” structure (using your own words as it relates to your thesis.
o Build your literature review using the Smart Student method found in the videos.
• Conclusion
• References: This is important! You must retain your annotations for all references for both this and the final draft.
• Revise your paper including an introduction and conclusion. Upon completion of your literature review, it should look and feel like a completed research paper with the exception of your own input and insights.
• Current APA format must be followed
The length of the research paper must be between 3,000 and 3500 words with a reference list of at least 20 scholarly sources (not counting the Bible or course textbooks.) Your annotated bibliography does not count towards the word count for the paper.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bzaUN4sHvkY8O7VPtKuLg
Book Link: Anthony, M. J., & Benson, W. S. (2011). Exploring the history and philosophy of Christian education: Principles for the 21st century. Eugene: Wipf & Stock. ISBN: 9781610977326

Many people around Jesus constantly misunderstood his teachings on the Kingdom of God. From the lectures, text, and Scripture, explain the secular assumptions surrounding the concept of the Kingdom of God and discuss how Jesus’ teachings challenged those assumptions. o Requirements: 500 words minimum, APA format

Write a 2–3-page sermon on topic above. Preaching to united methodist mixed congregation
GENESIS 9:9-16
MARK 1: 9-15
PSALM 25:1-10
1 PETER 3:18-22
Outline
Title/Theme/Idea
Text
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
a) Theme/Text – It is a guide
All sermons should be preceded by a theme or idea
Duration: 15-20 minutes except when it is bible studies
b) Introduction:
• Arrest the attention of the audience/congregation.
• Be very clear in your explanation
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c) The body of the sermon:
• Who
• Whom
• What – • When
• Why
• How
Answer the question “What has happened in the text”
Explain the Biblical text
Give references to the bible passages: eg like the Beareans they would like to search the bible for further studies.
Conclusion:
Do not introduce a new material but answer the question
“What would I like to happen in their mind”
Give a summary
With illustration
With bible texts to support
What do I want them to see
Answer the question: “what do we have to do..”
End your preaching on theme
Things to note
It is important to quote from biblical scholars and other relevant sources depending on the audience. Be careful this is a sermon and not a thesis.
CHRIST AS EXAMPLE IN
1. DEEDS
A. HUMILITY…
B. LOVE
C. OBEDIENCE
REPRESENTING COVENANT
2. WORDS
REPENT AND BELIVE THE GOSPLE

From the Syllabus:
Integration Paper: The “Integration Paper” asks students to make connections between the modules and four major sections of the class. It counts for 30% of the final grade. The paper asks the student to articulate a key theme from at least two modules under review and integrate that theme into their own understanding of religion, faith, and reason. (SLOs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
From Module 7 section, “Integration Paper”
Writing is part of the process of organizing and communicating your thoughts. A basic series of steps can help you write a solid paper.
Part I
1. Determine which theme, paragraph from the reading, or point in a lecture interests you most, and note in which of the four major parts that occurred.
2. Find passages from the readings for that part of the course which discuss your favorite theme/topic.
3. Determine an underlying or related theme that is theologically connected to your favorite theme from step 1.
4. Find passages from a different one of the four major parts that describe that second theme.
5. Write down all the points of connection between the passages/theme from step 2 and from step 4. You should try for three major points of connection.
6. Articulate what those connection points from step 5 have to do with each other. Use this to make a claim about the relationship between step 2 and step 4.
7. Formulate a specific thesis.
8. Outline your argument (likely already organized in step 5).
Write the paper, using quotations, citations, and the thesis and argument you have developed.
Everything to this point is “factual” given the readings and the long history of Christian discussion of this material. You should have shown the integration of two major themes in the course in part I.
Part II
1, Formulate your own response to the integration you articulated above. You may agree with it and add arguments or disagree with it and consider critical arguments.
2. Formulate a specific thesis of the form “I agree that…” or “I disagree that…” Include a “because” clause. This is how you will integrate your own understandings of God, yourself, and the world with the material in the course.
3. Outline the argument to support your position.
4. Consider a counterargument (i.e., what a reasonable person who disagrees with you would say.”
5. Respond to the counterargument.
Be sure to review the rubric and instructions prior to submission

According to the law of Karma, “everybody gets exactly what is deserved.”
Do you agree with this philosophy? In what sense is it true or false?
Please note that your analysis should begin with or include the Hindu view of Karma.