Category: Religion and Theology

  • Title: “Revised Outline in Full Sentence Format”

    I just need the uploaded outline to be changed into the same format of the example outline. It MUST BE FULL SENTENCE. It is already in full sentence and there is no research to be done. 

  • “Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Relationships: A Comprehensive Analysis”

    RESEARCH PROJECT: PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
    OVERVIEW
    This assignment is the culmination of the research, planning, and pre-writing you have compelted thus far in the course. The end product of this paper is a final draft of your paper for review by your instructor. Ultimately, this paper will answer the research question you identified in the first module by presenting you conclusions in the form of an organized argument that is supported by scholarly research. The instructions below explain precisely what is expected of the paper.
    INSTRUCTIONS
    The following are the basic guidelines for the paper:
    • The research paper should be between 2,000–2,500 words.
    o This minimum and maximum are the range for the paper. You have flexibility within that range, but you must be within it.
    o This range does not include the Title Page, Bibliography, or Footnotes. Any words accumulated for those Turabian elements are additional to the minimum/maximum word count.
    • The paper should include these basic elements of a paper:
    o An Introduction paragraph that introduces the problem within the scholarly context and offers the thesis as the last sentence of the first paragraph. This pargraph should be about 10% of the length of the paepr.
    o The Body of the paper should be the supporting paragraphs represented by the outline the student submitted.
     Each paragraph of the Body should include a topic sentence, research to support the claim, and a statement that explains how the research relates back to the thesis.
     Every paragraph in the body should present research and should cite the research with footnotes.
    o The Conclusion of the paper should summarize the main points of the argument without introducing and new information. This paragraph should be about 5-10% of the length of the paper.
    • The paper must include at least 8 scholarly references in addition to the Bible.
    o These sources should reflect the previous submissions you have used in this course with any recommended changes.
    o Sources are introduced with signal tags in the body of the paper.
    o Sources should be used in a variety of ways including quotes, summaries, and paraphrases.
    o Sources that are not scholarly or are tertiary will not count toward the minimum scholarly research requirement.
    o The Bible, while certainly an important source, is not scholarly and should not be included on the Bibliography.
    • The paper must be formatted in correct Turabian style using the Notes-Bibliography style. Please see the sample, guide, and template provided through School of Divinity Writing Guide to ensure you format the elements of the paper correctly.
    • The paper should not use headings and subheadings as these are typically reserved for longer papers (20+ pages required, or 10+ pages recommended). Since we are less than those guidelines for this course, we will not use them.
    Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

  • Reflecting on Multicultural Counseling: A Comprehensive Exam on Module Presentations Module 1: Introduction to Multicultural Counseling The presentation on Introduction to Multicultural Counseling provided a thorough overview of the importance of cultural competence in counseling. It highlighted the

    This assignment is designed to replicate a comprehensive final exam, of sorts, focusing on our modules’ presentations. These are the embedded PowerPoint presentations with accompanying oral lectures. Allow 1 page per Module. Students may write more than 1 page per module.
    Instructions
    List the title of each presentation, then present a short reflection on that presentation. Here are the presentation titles, which coincide with module titles. These will serve as the subtitles in your essay.
    Module 1: Introduction to Multicultural Counseling
    Module 2: A Christian Social Justice Model
    Module 3: African Americans
    Module 4: Native Americans
    Module 5: Asian Americans and Latinx Population
    Module 6: Arab Americans and Muslim Americans
    Module 7: LGBTQ Population
    Module 8: Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities

  • Title: Exploring Interfaith/Interreligious Dialogue: Guidelines, Reflection, and Personal Growth

    at least 2500 words, no more than 3000 words, APA style format (see: citation resources below), submission via safe assignment, four separate sections.
    The paper must include four separate sections:
    (1) an introduction to the concept of interfaith/interreligious dialogue that demonstrates you have done research (at least five different references for this part alone, at least 500 words)
    (2) a discussion of guidelines to practice interfaith/interreligious dialogue in which you compare and contrast at least two sets of guidelines (at least 500 words)
    I recommend these two sets of guidelines, but you may use others of similar depth.
    Guidelines on Dialogue with People of Living Faiths and Ideologies
    https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/documents/wcc-programmes/interreligious-dialogue-and-cooperation/interreligious-trust-and-respect/guidelines-on-dialogue-with-people-of-living-faiths-and-ideologies
    Dialogue Principles
    Dialogue Principles — Dialogue Institute
    (3) a personal reflection about your own practice of dialogue with someone from a different religion (the more different the better; describe your thoughts and emotions before, during, and after the dialogue) (at least 1000 words)
    Section (3) Meeting with someone in person to engage in dialogue is preferred. If this is not possible due to current health considerations, virtual or phone meetings may be substituted. The full point requirements for this section in the rubric include meeting at least two times.(see: attached rubric)
    (4) a conclusion in which you explain what you have learned about yourself and the religion you engaged in dialogue (at least 500 words)

  • Title: Navigating Sexual Identity in Diverse Communities: A Presentation for Public High School Teachers and Church Ministers I. Introduction A. Explanation of topic and purpose of presentation B. Personal connection to topic C.

    In this assignment, students will create 2 presentations in annotated outline form. Each might be 1-2 pages in length.
    The purpose of this assignment if for students to demonstrate sensitivity and attention to two different audiences, one secular and the other faith-based.
    Instructions
    Students are to imagine conducting a 1-hour presentation on “sexual identity” to these groups:
    1. Public high school teachers who are dealing with an increasingly divergent population of students.
    2. A convocation of ministers in your church’s denomination who are dealing with an increasingly divergent population of parishioners.
    On a Word document, provide an annotated outline for each presentation. Support your research and assertions. You may use our course materials and other credible research resources. A good outline will include at least 3 resources (with corresponding citations).
    An annotated outline is basically an outline with additional explanatory information and citations. Here is a sample:

  • “Ethical Business Practices in a Religious Institution: Balancing Faith and Profit”

    This paper is for a business class within a religious institution.
    Please let me know if you have any questions.

  • The Role of the Holy Spirit in Christian Theology and Its Importance for the Church and the World

    Part 1 – Begin with two (2) pages on the place of the Holy Spirit in Christian theology—explain the role of the Spirit in the triune mission of redemption. Why does Scripture in some ways say the least about the Holy Spirit?
    Part 2 – Then, in three to four (3-4) pages, discuss the important concepts in Christian articulation of the Spirit (which may include, but would not be limited to, homoousia, personhood, other-directedness) and how they seek to tell us who the Spirit is and what the Spirit does.
    Part 3 – Lastly, in two to three (2-3) pages, explain why and how the doctrine of the Holy Spirit is important for the identity of the church, its formal worship of God through the church liturgy, calendar, and/or worship service, and its engagement of the world as shown by evangelism or service.
    MUST CITE: Holmes, Christopher. The Holy Spirit. Zondervan, 2015. ISBN: 9780310491705 The Holy Spirit. Zondervan, 2015. ISBN: 9780310491705 The Holy Spirit. Zondervan, 2015. ISBN: 9780310491705 

  • “Exploring Human Nature: A Comparative Analysis of Augustine’s Confessions and Nietzsche’s The Anti-Christ”

    Final Paper:
    Each student will be required to read Augustine’s Confessions and Fredrich Nietzsche’s The
    Anti-Christ. The student will provide a four page summary of one of the books and a two page
    interpretation of the material. It will combine for a paper of no less than six pages. This summary
    will display a grasp of the material and express an academic opinion on the book.
    Requirements:
    At least 6 pages
    Citations from the chosen Text
    1 inch margins
    12 pt Times New Roman Font
    Double Spaced

  • “The Significance of Timing, Place, and Choice in Advancing God’s Redemptive Mission: Lessons from Esther 4:1-17”

    After reading the
    book of Esther and the corresponding textbook materials, review the
    conversation between Esther and Mordecai in Esther 4:1-17. In 4:14, Mordecai
    replied to Esther, “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for
    such a time as this?” Develop your reflective essay by responding to the
    following two questions: 1) As related to Esther and God’s redemptive mission,
    what is the significance of timing, the place, and the choice to be made by
    her? 2) As related to you and God’s redemptive mission, what is the
    significance of time, place, and choice as related to God advancing his
    redemptive mission in and through your life today?
    ·        
    Length
    of assignment: Not to exceed 500 words, double-spaced, excluding title page and
    bibliography.
    ·        
    Format
    of assignment: Current Turabian format. The student must document Scripture passages
    with parenthetical citations within body of paper, but all other sources used
    must be documented with properly formatted footnotes in current Turabian
    format.
    ·        
    Number
    of citations: There is no minimum number of citations required, but you are
    required to demonstrate engagement with the biblical text and textbook with
    appropriate source citations.
    ·        
    Acceptable
    sources: The Bible (excluding study notes), textbook, and recent academic sources,
    especially biblical commentaries on Esther, must be used if secondary sources
    are consulted. Internet sources require the instructor’s prior approval.

  • “Pastor Payton’s Ethical Dilemma: Exploring Teleological Approaches” Pastor Payton’s Ethical Dilemma: Exploring Teleological Approaches

    Instructions
    Based on the Lesson Two materials, consider the following scenario and do the exercise in a Word format document for submission.
    Review the 1.1b PDF: Consequentialist (Teleological) Theories and 1.1c PowerPoint: Lesson 2 – Consequentialist Theories.
    The scenario:
    Pastor Payton faces a dilemma: duty and results seem to clash. The church he leads is in a poor community. The president of a social agency, a church member, asks to use the church building for distributing sterile needles to drug addicts. Good results justify the practice: Statistics show that fewer drug addicts transmit infectious diseases like AIDS when they use sterile needles. The deacons, however, think the church must take a stand: Illegal drugs are absolutely wrong. The church has a duty to preach against sin, but handing out needles condones sin. In fact, the deacons argue, preaching against sin will bring less drug use and thus less disease. Payton wants to preach the gospel faithfully, but he also wants the church to be active in the community. If it sees the church as being condemning and accusatory, the neighborhood will boycott the church. Payton fears losing his credibility with various groups; he realizes this could hamper his ministry.
    Pretend you are Pastor Payton and work through this ethical problem using each of the teleological approaches we have discussed (ethical egoism, act utilitarianism, rule utilitarianism, and situationism). That is, first pretend you are Pastor Payton and you subscribe to ethical egoism. How would you work through this ethical problem? What is your rationale? What is your decision?
    Repeat this process with each of the other teleological approaches, answering the same questions listed above.