Category: Religion and Theology

Unlocking The Scriptures Project Assignment Instructions Overview During this project, the student will complete three assignments using the three steps of inductive Bible study outlined in Unlocking the Scriptures. Among other things, the student will examine a given passage of Scripture, consult various course and Bible study tools, and employ the structure as well as…

Analyze briefly one of the following parables in the Gospel of Luke:  Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24) Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Luke 20:9-18) Answer the following questions about the parable you chose above in at least 200 words per question: What is the primary teaching of the…

Part 1 – Main Features and Important Ideas of the Church The “church” is mentioned numerous times in the book of Acts. For example, the list of references below mentions five different churches in at least five different locations. In addition to the course readings (Chpt 13 of Exploring the New Testament, Volume 1: A Guide…

In your reading of Chapter 10 – Encountering Judaism: The Way of God’s People as well as the other readings for the week, you have gained a better understanding of the central themes of Judaism. As you learned more about the religion, you may have noticed the many similarities that Judaism shares with Christianity as the relationship…

After reviewing all previous textbook readings, discuss the following: As we have journeyed throughout the semester we have focused our studies on identifying major themes and different teachings of the religions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. We have either directly or indirectly focused on developing a deeper understanding of each religions’ theology, sacred…

Background Information: As we have journeyed throughout the semester we have focused our studies on identifying major themes and different teachings of the religions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. We have either directly or indirectly focused on developing a deeper understanding of each religion’s theology, sacred scriptures, code of ethics, prayer and worship…

Getting Started In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through Him all things were made; without Him, nothing was made that has been made. 4In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the…

why might it make sense to begin a religion and violence course by studying other disciplines and their contributions to the question of how violence arises? What might we learn by doing so?

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect upon the importance of “law” and “gospel”. This Theological Essay #1 will focus on Chapter 3. Your essay should be between 750–800 words and single-spaced. Please be aware that for all written assignments in this course, you are expected to turn in your own original work as…

Background Information: When studying the different religions of the world we tend of focus on the distinctions between these religions and understanding what makes them unique, however it is important to note that although these religions are distinct and unique in their own way, there are common themes and structures that can be applied to…