Category: Religion and theology

Essay Assignment Requirement s Contextualization : Throughout history, many scholars recognize that Jesus of Nazareth was a real historical figure. The existence of the so – called historical Jesus is widely accepted in the academic community. However, a central question remains: is this historical Jesus the Messiah promised in the Scriptures, or was the understanding…

Essay Assignment Requirement s Contextualization : Throughout history, many scholars recognize that Jesus of Nazareth was a real historical figure. The existence of the so – called historical Jesus is widely accepted in the academic community. However, a central question remains: is this historical Jesus the Messiah promised in the Scriptures, or was the understanding…

DIRECTIONS: Explain, in your own words, two reasons why religion is difficult to define. Review the lessons in Unit 1 as you consider your response. Then, select one method for studying religion that you believe to be most thought-provoking and explain what you believe to be its strengths and weaknesses. Your short essay should include…

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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…

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Instructions Respond to all three of the following: How does the Messianic Secret function as a narrative strategy in Marks Gospel? Name at least two instances of Mark’s “Messianic Secret.” How does this secrecy shape the readers understanding of Jesus identity and the unfolding of Marks Christology? Evaluate how Mark uses irony to challenge conventional…

Research Paper. Each student will write paper on a topic selected from a list of suggested topics. This assignment will be worth 120 points. Detailed guidelines regarding both form and content for the paper will be provided separately. In general, however, the paper will be divided into two parts. Part 1: a descriptive/objective overview of…

Discussion Prompt: Discuss your understanding and views concerning the monotheism of Judaism. Detail in what ways does Judaism’s belief in a single God make it different from other major religions? Also, Identify the Torah and Talmud, and discuss what role they have and continue to play in shaping Jewish religious practices and legal traditions. Lastly,…

Scripture Readings: Daniel 1:1-21 (Daniel’s Training in Babylon) Daniel 2:46-49 (Daniel’s Promotion and Interpretation of Dreams) Joel 1:1-20 (Joel’s Warning of the Locust Plague) Joel 2:25-32 (God’s Promise of Restoration and Outpouring of His Spirit) Jonah 1:1-17 (Jonah’s Flight and the Great Fish) Jonah 4:9-11 (God’s Compassion for Nineveh) Amos 1:1-15 (Amos’ Prophecies against Israel’s…