Discipline: Religion and Theology

Students should find one news article related to the topic of the intersection of religion and race in the United States and write a 1-2 page response piece.Students should find one news article related to the topic of the intersection of religion and race in the United States and write a 1-2 page response piece.

Write a one page paper responding to a new article about “civil religion” being enacted in the united states and respond to the media representation of it in the article (look for bias, perspective, and language use).   Students should find one news article related to the topic of the intersection of religion and race […]

Faith Integration Discussion (Fewer than Half of US adults Belong to a Religious Congregation)Faith Integration Discussion (Fewer than Half of US adults Belong to a Religious Congregation)

Prompt Read Scott Neuman’s article: FI6 Fewer Than Half Of US Adults Belong to a Religious Congregation  In your post, answer the following: What are your three takeaways from the article and what are the details of those takeaways? What do churches and religious organizations need to do to bring people back? What are ways to […]

Christian worldview, the background to Islam, the story of Mohammed and the Five Pillars.Christian worldview, the background to Islam, the story of Mohammed and the Five Pillars.

1) Listen to the Audio Intro to the Module and the audio lecture on summarizing the Christian worldview, the background to Islam, the story of Mohammed and the Five Pillars. 2) Read Burke pp. 265-278 (Islam chapter) 1) Summarize to the best of your ability based on the reading and lectures and class discussion, what […]

three phases of the history of Buddhism; Pre-Modern Formative, Pre-Modern Classical, and Modern/Post-Modern.three phases of the history of Buddhism; Pre-Modern Formative, Pre-Modern Classical, and Modern/Post-Modern.

 This assignment will help you prepare for your exam. You will need to use the terms from the chapters and lecture for this assignment. Your exams for this class will be essays requiring a specific structure; One sentence thesis including three specific topics to be discussed, three corresponding topic sentences which will later be the […]

analyze the doctrine of adoption in regards to Pauline literature and the historical and cultural background needed to form an understanding of adoption theology as it pertains to the Gentile inclusion in the Kingdom of God.analyze the doctrine of adoption in regards to Pauline literature and the historical and cultural background needed to form an understanding of adoption theology as it pertains to the Gentile inclusion in the Kingdom of God.

The purpose of this research paper is to understand why Paul used the analogy of adoption and the significance this has on Gentile believers, which make up a majority of Christians today. The word huiothesia is the greek word for adoption and quite literally means to be placed as a status of a son. In […]

For this assignment you need to watch and report on the debate between Michael Licona and Yusuf Ismail on the question of whether Jesus was crucified. The debate is available at https://vimeo.com/39439298. Please note that the debate is 2 hours in length.For this assignment you need to watch and report on the debate between Michael Licona and Yusuf Ismail on the question of whether Jesus was crucified. The debate is available at https://vimeo.com/39439298. Please note that the debate is 2 hours in length.

For this assignment you need to watch and report on the debate between Michael Licona and Yusuf Ismail on the question of whether Jesus was crucified. The debate is available at https://vimeo.com/39439298. Please note that the debate is 2 hours in length. Thus, it is important to set aside time to view the video and take […]

Argumentative essay on the problematic structural issues in the midwifery sector and how midwives can collaborate with a local community organisation such as NSW Health to respond to the structural issueArgumentative essay on the problematic structural issues in the midwifery sector and how midwives can collaborate with a local community organisation such as NSW Health to respond to the structural issue

With an explanation of at least one Catholic Social thought principle and an analysis of one Sustainable Development Goal and include the themes of Laudato Si and human dignity and common good. The argument should also make the case of importance for the chosen structural issue in midwifery sector to another structural issue and justify […]

comparing and contrasting the fundamental beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.comparing and contrasting the fundamental beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

Regarding your content development, you will be graded based on the quality of your writing. I expect you to start with an introduction that plainly states your purpose and finish with a conclusion that summarizes the relevant similarities and dissimilarities.  To demonstrate your mastery of the relevant conventions of academic writing, you will need to provide […]

do you agree or disagree with Hughes? Based on your knowledge of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam at this point, is it appropriate to group them together in the category of “Abrahamic religions” in your view?do you agree or disagree with Hughes? Based on your knowledge of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam at this point, is it appropriate to group them together in the category of “Abrahamic religions” in your view?

PROMPT: One issue in the academic study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam concerns the term “Abrahamic religions”—the idea that these three religions can be grouped together as “sister religions” adhering to similar monotheistic beliefs and all claiming common descent from the ancient Hebrew patriarch Abraham. Some scholars, such as Aaron Hughes, think this category is too […]

Describe 2-3 of the main ideas or themes in Islamic theology. How is Islam’s approach to monotheistic religion particular or distinctive?Describe 2-3 of the main ideas or themes in Islamic theology. How is Islam’s approach to monotheistic religion particular or distinctive?

PROMPT: Describe 2 of the main ideas or themes in Islamic theology. How is Islam’s approach to monotheistic religion particular or distinctive? Some things to consider: founding figures, Quran, Hadith and the Prophet’s Sunnah, Sunni and Shia beliefs, Kalam, Sufism. Citations: make sure to cite 1) Zeba Crook, Religions of a Single God, “Chapter 7: Islamic Theology and Theological […]