Category: Religion and Theology

Part one:
The reading from Salonius is fascinating because it shows us how drastic of a transformation a symbol can undergo when introduced into a new context: in this case, the Tree of Life in early and Medieval Christianity. The form of interpretation witnessed in the artworks and texts Salonius presents is called “typology,” a common Medieval approach that works on the assumption that every aspect of the Old Testament (i.e., Tanak; Hebrew Bible) prefigures Christ in some way. Hence, to the “old” meaning, new meaning is added (whether we moderns find this mode of interpretation valid or not).
Choose one of the works that Salonius shares and do a little extra research on both the artwork (or text, if you prefer) and its historical context. What additional information did you find that might help us further understand this piece and its use of the Tree of Life motif? Please include a bibliography so we can learn more later.
Part Two:
Go back and re-read Genesis 2:4-3:24, the narrative of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. How do the historical works we’ve read on the back-story (Echols, Balogh) and after-life (Salonius) of the Tree of Life symbol challenge or enhance your initial reading of the narrative? Which of the proposed meanings stand out to you as the most interesting or even the most compelling? What do you find to be the meaning of this symbol? (Remember: Meaning is in the eye of the beholder.)
Genesis 2:4-3:24 ESV – The Creation of Man and Woman – These – Bible Gateway 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+2%3A4-3%3A24&version=ESV

For this discussion board forum assignment, you will respond with at least three comments related to the discussion in the corresponding module for that week. One comment should be an initial thread in response to the following discussion question (250-300 words). The other two posts (150-200 words) should be responses to two fellow students’ posts.
Discussion Question: What are Paul’s priorities in his prayer for the Colossians?
Please refer to the Discussion Board Forum Instructions and Rubric below for further information on the expectations and grading of this assignment.

I am a religious studies student and I would like to have my text analyzed by religious social prespectives 

Research Paper: Non-Christian Worldview Assignment
Overview
In this assignment, you will learn and articulate how a worldview of your choice (one of four options) would answereach of the five worldview questions.  You should not only know what you believe but what people from other worldviews believe as well. This becomes essential in sharing your beliefs with them. However, you should never assume what a person believes based upon the worldview they claim to follow i.e. Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam. For example, do all Christians have the same religious beliefs? No. Neither do followers of other worldviews. That is why it is important to build a relationship with them first, so you know what they believe and why they believe it. 
Instructions
For this assignment, you are to choose one of four worldviews (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam) and learn and articulate how that worldview would answer the five worldview questions (400 – 500 words). Review chapters four and five of Finding Your Worldview: Thinking Christianly about the World for content and clarity to these questions.
• Cover page – This is the first page to be included in your paper. This should be formatted according to the style (APA, MLA, Turabian) that you will be using for this assignment. Refer to the Writing Style Guide sample paper of the style you are using to format this page. If you are using APA, an Abstract is not required.
• Content pages – These pages will contain your content and fulfill the requirements listed below. A word count is required after each assignment. 
(400 – 500 words) Choose one of the four worldviews (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam), and in five separate paragraphs, answer the worldview questions of Origin, Identity, Meaning (Purpose), Morality,and Destiny from that worldview’s perspective. Identify the worldview you have chosen in your content. Use and cite content from at least three sources. At least one of the sources must be outside of the materials used in this course (this would include the Bible, any required reading or videos, and the required textbooks). Since this content would not be considered “common knowledge” be sure to cite specific content that you put in your own words or quotes you add to your assignment to avoid plagiarism. 
The Question of Origin – (What is the origin of the universe, etc.? How did humanity come into existence?)
The Question of Identity – (What does it mean to be human? Are humans more important than other living things?)
The Question of Meaning/Purpose – (What is humanity’s purpose?)
The Question of Morality – (What is meant by right and wrong? How is morality determined?)
The Question of Destiny – (What happens when a person dies?)
Note: Do not include the questions below in your answers. Just provide the content asked by these questions. 
• Reference/Works Cited/ Bibliography page
A Reference, Works Cited, or Bibliography page must be included based on the style you have chosen to format your paper (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Select the Writing Style Guide link on the Course Menu to find sample papers that will guide you through formatting this page and your paper.

To help you grow in your understanding of the study of theology through the process of writing and argumentation, you will write a 1500-word essay on Biblical Studies. You will choose from one of three topics. This essay should be in Turabian format and have 8 sources. 
PLEASE REVIEW ESSAY INsTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE 8 SCHOLARLY SOURCES
Please dont go over 1550 words

Colossians 1:15-29
For this discussion board forum assignment, you will respond with at least three comments related to the discussion in the corresponding module for that week. One comment should be an initial thread in response to the following discussion question (250-300 words). The other two posts (150-200 words) should be responses to two fellow students’ posts.
Discussion Question: What does it mean to call Christ ‘firstborn over all creation’ (Col. 1:15)?

A close reading of The Terror of History. What is the book all about? How does it fit into the topics of this course? What do you think? Do not be afraid of being critical. This assignment is not a summary of the book, but an attempt to read it critically. THE PAPER SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF FIVE PAGES. 
https://online.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781400839421/epubcfi/6/18[%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3Dchapter01]!/4

You must be relevant to the philosophical study of religion(christian relgion) 
Sources: Four minimum, more will be very helpful. Articles, essays, books; no internet sources, no interviews
The Bible, class notes, and our class textbook do not count toward your four sources
Documentation style: Chicago Style
Genre: 
This paper is a not merely a “report.” It is an argumentative paper. 
write a paper about aruging why the big bang happen, Using theological resources, and books written on this subject. The paper should consit or arugments why the big bang happened and arugments on why the big bang not happening isnt true. These aruguments should also relate to the christain religon 

Instructions Attached
Assignment Template Attached
Required Citations Attached
These are the required readings for this assignment. Please use these reading as CITATIONS. Please add The Holy Bible as a Citation as well. 
1. Code of Ethics for Congregations and Their Leadership Teams
Required
Read “Code of Ethics for Congregations and Their Leadership Teams,” from National Association of Evangelicals (2015).
https://www.nae.org
2. 10 Ways for Pastors to Continue Learning
Required
Read “10 Ways for Pastors to Continue Learning,” by Chelpka, from The Gospel Coalition (2016).https://www.thegospelcoalition
3. 7 Ways to Bless Your Pastor: Best Practices for Churches That Want to Care for Their Shepherds
Required
Read “7 Ways to Bless Your Pastor: Best Practices for Churches That Want to Care for Their Shepherds,” by Kluth, from National As
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https://www.nae.org/7-ways.
4.Ethics for Christian Ministry: Moral Formation for Twenty-First Century Leaders
Required
Read Chapter 4 in Ethics for Christian Ministry: Moral Formation for Twenty-First Century Leaders.
View Resource.
5.Ethical Dilemmas in Church Leadership: Case Studies in Biblical Decision Making
Required
Read Chapters 2, 5, and 6 in Ethical Dilemmas in Church Leadership: Case Studies in Biblical Decision Making.

A close reading of The Terror of History. What is the book all about? How does it fit into the topics of this course? What do you think? Do not be afraid of being critical. This assignment is not a summary of the book, but an attempt to read it critically.  THE PAPER SHOULD BE FIVE PAGES OR NO LONGER. We have just uploaded a video/pre-recorded lecture on The Terror of History. I think it would be useful to you.       https://online.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781400839421/epubcfi/6/18%5B%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3Dchapter01%5D!/4/18/1:1235%5Bsse%2Cs.%5D