Discuss and explain how Judaism has adapted to the modern world.

Essay on religion

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choose either C or D to write on
Choice C
Instructions: In what ways is Shinto best understood to be a religion? In what ways is Shinto not like a religion?
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Choice D
Instructions: Discuss and explain how Judaism has adapted to the modern world. In this discussion, you should make sure to discuss the diversity of different expressions/forms of Judaism in the modern world.

Rubric
Introduction is inviting, states the main thesis/topic and previews the structure of the paper.
There is one clear, well focused thesis/topic/theme. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
Excellent understanding and exposition of relevant issues.
Student regularly employs key terms and draws from the course readings.
The body paragraphs transition smoothly from one idea to the next, and offer evidence directly related to the essay topic.
The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is “getting at.”

What do evangelical Christians believe about the nature of humanity as the image of God?What do they believe about original sin?

God, The Holy Trinity

The Evangelical View (1–2 paragraphs on the evangelical view): What do evangelical Christians believe about the nature of God and especially his existence as a Trinity of persons?

Personal Views and Reflections (1–2 paragraphs on your personal reflections): What are your reflections on this doctrine? What are your own personal beliefs about God?

Humanity and Sin

The Evangelical View (1–2 paragraphs on the evangelical view): What do evangelical Christians believe about the nature of humanity as the image of God?What do they believe about original sin?

Personal Views and Reflections (1–2 paragraphs on your personal reflections): What are your reflections on this doctrine? Do all human beings have equal dignity? Are humans basically good or evil?

What problem was he trying to solve?Did he succeed?Was a solution necessary?Is there another solution?

Formation of St John’s Gospel

This is a follow up to the first essay you wrote for me… 4180807282. It is the final paragraph – page 9. The Uni Prof is pleased with the essay but he has asked me to redo the final paragraph.

Univ Prof Comments: need to explain why REBrown gave his 3 stage hypothesis.

What problem was he trying to solve?Did he succeed?Was a solution necessary?Is there another solution?

How does Scripture help Christians engage in society’s debates about the law on; abortion or assisted suicide and euthanasia or same-sex marriage?

Ethics

Essay 1

With the agreement of your tutor choose a key moral concept within the Christian tradition and evaluate the use of this concept in Christian moral theology in the light of the biblical drama.

What are the challenges in appealing to Scripture in contemporary Christian ethics?
Describe and evaluate one method or author addressing these challenges

What, if anything, does contemporary Christian ethics need in addition to love if the church is to be biblically faithful in discipleship and witness?

Do conscience and Scripture ever contradict each other and if so how should a Christian respond to the conflict?

Is Christian discipleship and witness able to be understood as a call to live reasonably and in accordance with natural law?

Virtue “is central in the New Testament but marginal in much western Christian reflection” (Tom Wright). Discuss.

Essay 2

With the agreement of your tutor, choose a specific ethical issue and, in discussion with contemporary Christian writers on it, give an account of what a biblically faithful response would be.

How does a reading of the biblical drama contribute to environmental ethics?
Illustrate with reference to at least one specific issue agreed with your tutor.

Illustrating your argument with reference to a specific military conflict, explain how the biblical drama helps Christians understand and respond faithfully to the reality of war.

How does Scripture help Christians engage in society’s debates about the law on; abortion or assisted suicide and euthanasia or same–sex marriage?

Describe and critically evaluate a range of Christian understandings of moral concepts and issues and their place in Christian discipleship and witness.

Ethics

Students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of biblical material pertaining to ethics and draw upon it critically and with theological rigour in dialogue with Christian tradition and contemporary moral theologians in articulating a Christian ethical perspective.

2. Describe and critically evaluate a range of Christian understandings of moral concepts and issues and their place in Christian discipleship and witness.

3. Reflect critically upon their own methods and conclusions in Christian moral reasoning.

What is the significance of the Babylonian exile to the development of Judaism?

Babylonian Exile

Instructions for Assignment

You must write a well–developed 2 Page Essay answering the following question:

What is the significance of the Babylonian exile to the development of Judaism?

Your answer to this question should refer to the appropriate primary sources during this time wherever possible.

Include A LOT of details, The more detailed the better!

When you can, give names and approximate dates (for example, early third century).

You MUST have a thesis, and use evidence, such as primary sources or information from lectures, slide shows, slides, etc., to support it. You will be judged in part on your knowledge,and your ability to use evidence to support a rational theory.

Try to be legible.

NO PLAGIARISM!!

Explain why we sometimes call Confirmation a sacrament with a confused theology.

Christian Symbol,Ritual and Sacrament

Questions

1. How and why do we call Jesus the “primordial sacrament” and the Church the “fundamental sacrament”? What is the relationship between the “primordial” and “fundamental” sacraments, and how do they relate to the “seven sacraments”?

2. Explain why we sometimes call Confirmation a sacrament with a confused theology. Include historical and theological reasons to support your answer. In spite of the confusion, describe at least one way in which the sacrament’s theology can be understood and celebrated coherently.

3. What does it mean to live a sacramental life? In answering this question, draw upon Joseph Martos’s four dimensions of a sacramental spirituality as well as at least two other authors we have read this semester. Relate your answer specifically to one of the sacraments we studied this semester: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation.

Summarize the central teachings of Jesus as they are presented in the New Testament?

World Religion

Answer the following

Summarize the central teachings of Jesus as they are presented in the New Testament?

Begin each written assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type).

Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e. an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion).

Responses must be as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size. Word count 400- 500 words or 1 – 2 pages. Format:MLA