Category: Religion and Theology

As you did last week, please summarize the chapter (what was it about,? what were the authors main points?), and give a critical reflection (did you agree/ disagree?, why/why not?, was it clear/ complete?). The reflection paper is only on the reading “Christian Worship and Spiritual Practice.”
Must be single spaced

Select and investigate a topic related to Religion and Violence, developing this in a
direction of your choosing, be it exegetical, thematic, form-critical, comparative, etc. For
example, you can look at such items as (a) the presence and/or development of a violent
theme in a specific religious tradition (i.e. Judaism/Christianity/Islam); (b) the adoption or
movement of a violent theme between various religious traditions; (c) the role of religion
in violent suppression of peoples/groups, etc. 
The essay is to consist of 10-12 double-spaced, justified, typewritten pages (1-inch
margins). Bibliography, title page, and footnote references do not
count towards the maximum number of pages. You should consult at least 5 sources for
your essay. 
This is research paper will be based of an annnotated bibliogprahjy that was was already written with the topics involved and should be quite straightforward to complete. (attached below)
Please do not use AI, because i can check.

I
need an academic research paper of 3500-4000 words in which I argue my
understanding of the gospel as well as biblical, theological and historical
foundations for evangelism, along with a discussion of the essential element(s)
of evangelism. It is essential that any citations used demonstrate the text’s
central arguments utilized in the paper. Scripture is not to be quoted; however,
citations can include textual references which include how it supports the
argument. Any biblical discussion should include how the Old Testament informs
understanding of evangelism. Works
cited for this paper include Announcing the Reign of God, by Mortimer
Arias, Turnaround and Beyond: A Hopeful
Future for the Small Membership Church
by Ron Crandall, Tell It Like It Is: Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony,
by Lillian Daniel, Offering Christ: John Wesley’s Evangelistic Vision by
Jack Jackson, Models of Evangelism, by Priscilla Pope-Levison, Not
Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults, by Beth
Severson, and Evangelism after Christendom: The Theology and Practice of
Christian Witness, by Bryan Stone.

These are the 5 required elements for your journal: 
Give at least one quote from the readings (cite author and page number). If there are multiple sources for readings it is fine to choose a quote from each or to use just one quote total. (However, you do need to bring all of the assigned readings into your response.) 
Ask a question of clarification or analysis.
Write a substantial 2-paragraph (meaning at least 7-10 sentences per paragraph as a minimum) response that engages with the ideas and examples, including giving your own supported perspective. Directly engage TWO assigned sources in the response section as you answer the question you posed. (The word count for the reflection portion needs to be approximately 450-475 words.)
Word count following the paragraph (457 words).
Include a works cited list formatted in MLA (or APA if you prefer).
This should NOT be a summary of the texts but a thoughtful consideration of some ideas that emerged from the readings. Include full citations for works cited.
Include your last name as part of the file name for the PDF or Word doc (Smith_Journal 7) you upload for grading. 
Guidelines: Double-space your submission and attach it as a Word doc. (Do not submit a PDF.) Format it overall so it complies with MLA or APA. Make sure you have carefully used quotation marks as appropriate and cited the sources. All Journal assignments go through the Turnitin plagiarism software, and your attention to academic honesty is critically important. The maximum similarity score through Turnitin is 20%. If your score is higher than 20% you need to revise and resubmit it with the 20% or lower score. (Paraphrase more and use shorter/fewer quotes.)
An example is provided in the file.

Instructions
For your initial post, review Chapter 15 in An Introduction to Christian Ethics, your reading choice in From Christ to the World, Ch. 13, and 7.1a PowerPoint: Lesson 14 Environmental Ethics, then demonstrate your engagement with this material.
Sources: attached and below
https://www.google.com/books/edition/From_Christ_to_the_World/JstVXOH75LwC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Boulton,+Wayne+G.,+Thomas+D.+Kennedy+and+Allen+Verhey,+eds.+From+Christ+to+the+World:+Introductory+Readings+in+Christian+Ethics.+Grand+Rapids:+Eerdmans,+1994.+ISBN:+9780802806406.&printsec=frontcover
https://www.google.com/books/edition/An_Introduction_to_Christian_Ethics/VelWCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Crook,+Roger+H.+An+Introduction+to+Christian+Ethics+(6th+ed.).+Upper+Saddle+River:+Prentice+Hall,+2006.&printsec=frontcover

ouchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the course material, help you refine skills, and demonstrate application of knowledge. You can work on a Touchstone anytime, but you can’t submit it until you have completed the unit’s Milestones. Once you’ve submitted a Touchstone, it will be graded and counted toward your final course score.
Touchstone 1: Reflecting on Major Approaches to Studying Religions
ASSIGNMENT: In this unit, you learned some of the reasons for studying religion. You also learned that religion is universally recognizable yet difficult to define. A narrow definition of religion that ties it to a belief in and worship of a higher supernatural power, can exclude religions like Buddhism. On the other hand, definitions of religion that eliminate mention of the otherworldly or divine by equating it simply with “faith” or “belief” yield an understanding that is overly broad.
Due to the challenges of studying religion, various methodologies have arisen including: phenomenology, theology, historical approaches, comparison, philosophy, and sociology. This Touchstone gives you an opportunity to reflect on these major approaches to studying religion.
In a 400–600 word short essay, you will explain the difficulties involved in defining religion. Then you will select one method for studying religion that you believe to be most thought-provoking, and explain its strengths and weaknesses.
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Explain, in your own words, two reasons why religion is difficult to define. Review the lessons in Unit 1 as you consider your response. Then, select one method for studying religion that you believe to be most thought-provoking and explain what you believe to be its strengths and weaknesses.
Your short essay should include four parts:
Explain, in your own words, two reasons why religion is difficult to define.
Select one method for studying religion that you believe to be most thought-provoking, and summarize the approach in your own words.
Explain a strength of this approach to studying religion.
Explain a weakness of this approach to studying religion.
The methods for studying religion discussed in Unit 1 include:
Phenomenology
Theology
Historical Approaches
Comparative Religion
Philosophy of Religion
Sociology of Religion
As you develop your reflection, be sure to engage with the course material from Unit 1. You will use information from the Sophia tutorials to support your response. When citing material from a tutorial, please include the name of the tutorial and use the following format (using Sophia’s Indigenous Religions tutorial as an example):
In-text citation: (Religion and Food, n.d.)
Reference: Sophia Learning (n.d.). Religion and Food [MOOC]. In Approaches to Studying Religions. https://app.sophia.org/course_preview/approaches-to-studying-religions-3/challenge-1-1/9/8235/religion-and-food-2
This is only an example; your own citations will be for the tutorials you use in answering the question. Please do not use any sources outside the class.
Refer to the completion checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ Have you explained two reasons why religion is difficult to define, in your own words?
❒ Have you selected a method for studying religion from Unit 1 and summarized the approach?
❒ Have you explained a strength and a weakness of this approach to studying religion?
❒ Does your short essay demonstrate engagement with the course material from Unit 1?
❒ Is your short essay between 400–600 words, double-spaced, and formatted in 12-point font?
❒ Have you cited examples with in-text citations?
❒ Are the cited examples from the class tutorials?
❒ Have you proofread your short essay for mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization?
B. Rubric
Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Non-Performance (0%)
Reflects on the Definition of Religion
Essay reflects on the difficulty of defining religion. Any citation use must come from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay offers a clear discussion of two reasons why religion is difficult to define. The discussion provides unique insights and demonstrates thoughtfulness about the subject. Essay offers a clear discussion of at least one reason why religion is difficult to define. Essay offers a discussion of two reasons why religion is difficult to define. Discussion may be somewhat unclear or vague. Essay offers a discussion of only one reason why religion is difficult to define; the second reason is missing or vague. Essay does not attempt to reflect on the difficulty of defining religion.
Summarizes a Method for Studying Religion
Essay selects and summarizes a method for studying religion using citations from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay selects a method for studying religion and clearly and accurately summarizes it. The summary demonstrates careful reading and understanding of the topic. Essay selects a method for studying religion and accurately summarizes it. Essay selects a method for studying religion and summarizes it, but discussion may be unclear or vague. Essay selects a method for studying religion and attempts to summarize it, but the method may not be from the course material or has an inaccurate description. Essay does not select or summarize a method for studying religion.
Reflects on a Strength of the Method
Essay reflects on a strength of the selected method for studying religion using citations from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay demonstrates insightful reflection on a strength of the method. Essay demonstrates reflection on a strength of the method. Essay demonstrates a more superficial reflection on a strength of the method. Essay states a strength of the method, but there is no description, or the description is inaccurate. Essay does not attempt to reflect on the strengths of any method for studying religion.
Reflects on a Weakness of the Method
Essay reflects on a weakness of the selected method for studying religion using citations from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay demonstrates insightful reflection on a weakness of the method. Essay demonstrates reflection on a weakness of the method. .Essay demonstrates a more superficial reflection on a weakness of the method. Essay states a weakness, but there is no description or the description is inaccurate Essay does not attempt to reflect on the weaknesses of any method for studying religion.
Use of Evidence
uses specific examples from the course, that are cited appropriately, to support the response. (No outside sources.) (13%)
At least 2 specific examples are thoughtfully selected and explained to support the response. Examples from the course material are cited appropriately. At least 2 specific examples from the course are used to support the response. Examples from the course material are cited appropriately. 1-2 examples from the course are used to support the response. Examples from the course material are cited appropriately. At least 1 example from the course is used to support the response. The example is cited from the course material but may not be cited appropriately. No examples from the course are used or cited to support the response.
Conventions
Essay follows conventions for standard written English and is formatted according to the guidelines of the assignment. (7%)
There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met. There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; length and formatting requirements are not met. Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded..
C. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Composition must be between 400–600 words.
Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
Use a readable 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
In-text citations should use this style: (Religion and Food, n.d.)
References should use this style: Sophia Learning (n.d.). Religion and Food [MOOC]. In Approaches to Studying Religions. https://app.sophia.org/course_preview/approaches-to-studying-religions-3/challenge-1-1/9/8235/religion-and-food-2
All cited examples are from the class tutorials.

Complete Only Module 5: Week 5:
Module 5: Week 5 – The Gospel and Culture Project: Part 1 — Engagement
Engagement Motivation Assignment What are some of the deepest cultural debates that have arisen in culture over the
What are some of the deepest cultural debates that have arisen in culture over  the past twenty years? Why should Christians want to engage in these issues? Is
pietism the best way to engage these issues?

watch movie and fill in the blanks
movie:The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
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Your task is to address the question, “What evidence do you find that the New Testament possesses a sense of continuity and integration?”  In other words, what ties it together by means of theme or connectivity?  In a formal essay of 2,000 words and in a Word document, make your case.  Use at least 10 credible, academic sources

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