Category: Religion

Explore the theological necessity of Jesus’s death as an atoning sacrifice for sin.Explain how ultimately the resurrection of Jesus completes the work of redemption.

The purpose of this essay is to connect Jesus’s death on the cross to his resurrection from the dead in a theological reflection that aims to explore the impact and effect of salvation. Since salvation begins and ends with the person and work of Christ, this theological paper will explore the ways in which Jesus’s atoning death and resurrection have provided redemption through faith in his name.
The paper should accomplish the following in 1,750 words:

Explore the theological necessity of Jesus’s death as an atoning sacrifice for sin.

Provide a theological analysis how atonement for sin is accomplished by Jesus’s death on /the cross.

Explain how ultimately the resurrection of Jesus completes the work of redemption.

What were the beliefs of Immanuel Kant and how did they affect Christianity/religion (how did it create confusion)? (405 – 410)

Accomplish 6

Based on your readings of Ch. 11:

Define what the Enlightenment wanted to replace theology with, and how this changed the way we view humanity? (401 – 402)

What were the beliefs of Immanuel Kant and how did they affect Christianity/religion (how did it create confusion)? (405 – 410)

Describe the major beliefs of Liberal Theology: (Focus on Schlierermacher (pg. 420 – 424), The Tubingen School (pg. 425-26),

Describe how Feuerbach helped shape the beliefs of Karl Marx (427 – 428)
In Conclusion, looking at the major theological developments of Liberal Theology, describe where you still see this thinking in our modern churches today.

Why are these doctrines so important? What is at stake if these doctrines are not given priority? [150-200 words]

Skim through pages 160-184 of Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith. Outline some key issues regarding the inspiration and authority of Scripture. Why are these doctrines so important? What is at stake if these doctrines are not given priority? [150-200 words]

Examine at least two challenges that affect how all three religions currently relate to each other. Give an example of each challenge to support your observation. define globalization and discuss how globalization helps or hinders this current relationship.

Week 7 Assignment: Analytical Essay-

Analyze your chosen element by demonstrating the similarities or differences among the three religions regarding your chosen element, using specific examples.
Examine at least two challenges that affect how all three religions currently relate to each other. Give an example of each challenge to support your observation. define globalization and discuss how globalization helps or hinders this current relationship.

How has this course impacted your life, thinking, or spirituality? Which origin of religion theory or theories do you believe to be the description of your own views on religion? Explain your answer including an example. Cite sources if used.

Week 8 Assignment: Reflection on Learning Essay

Select and describe 3 of your most significant learning an
d how you will apply what you learned from each to your personal worldview or professional practice.

Describe 3 challenges you had to overcome during these weeks and what you learned in overcoming them that can be applied in your professional practice.

How has this course impacted your life, thinking, or spirituality? Which origin of religion theory or theories do you believe to be the description of your own views on religion? Explain your answer including an example.
Cite sources if used.

 What distinguishes your stream from other streams? What makes your stream unique? What aspects of faith are encouraged in your approach and what aspects are limited? What aspects of other streams may be helpful to your current model of worship? How does understand the background of your worship stream enhance your weekly corporate worship?

Know Your Roots

Using White’s book to clearly define the specific historic era(s) (New Testament, Early Christian, Middle Ages, Reformation, Modern) most closely associated with your own church’s corporate worship. Describe why you would make this categorization. Next use Pinson’s book to define which perspective/stream (Liturgical, Traditional Evangelical, Contemporary, Blended or Emerging) your church is most closely linked with. What specific values, theological-emphasis, acts of worship, styles of music or worship forms, etc. support your categorization?

What distinguishes your stream from other streams? What makes your stream unique? What aspects of faith are encouraged in your approach and what aspects are limited? What aspects of other streams may be helpful to your current model of worship? How does understand the background of your worship stream enhance your weekly corporate worship?

Explain the values and practices surrounding cults.Justify your chosen action based on the provided scenario.

You assure her you will take her cautions to heart while making your decision. In the end though, will you join the cult?

For your presentation, you must include the following components:

Create a chart to compare and contrast the view of sacred items, practices, or areas of Oceanic cults compared to that of one religion discussed so far in this course.

Create a bulleted list of assessing why members of religious groups can be divided on new beliefs or topics.

Explain the values and practices surrounding cults.

Justify your chosen action based on the provided scenario.