Category: Religion and Theology

Using your chosen topic from the Worship Study: Planning Assignment and using the
Worship Study Devotional Example document as a template, write your devotional. The
devotional should include:
a Title page
a Topic (selected in previous Worship Study Planning Assignment)
a Scripture reference/key verse
a Narrative introducing the topic and Scripture (150–200 words).
a Teaching Point that expounds on the Scripture passage(s) (300-350 words in length,
and quotes 2 scholarly sources that demonstrate research)
an Application that challenges your audience to consider the lyrics of the song and
reflect on at least 3 thought-provoking questions (75-100 words) a Response Song (traditional
hymn or modern worship song that relates to the devotional topic; provide lyrics) a Bibliography
page Your work should be geared toward your chosen demographic and written in a
semi-formal, grammatically correct narrative style. The devotional should contain a minimum of
1000 words (525 words from the narrative, teaching points, and application sections, plus your
Scripture passage, song lyrics, and bibliography) and have at least two citations from scholarly
sources that are formatted according to the Turabian Chart of Citations and the Turabian Format
Quick Guide, which are located in the Worship Study: Devotional Resources section of the
Worship Study: Devotional Assignment page. See below for examples of acceptable and
unacceptable sources. For the purposes of this course, acceptable and unacceptable sources
are listed below. Acceptable Bibliography Sources

must follow the directions given for this assignment. I will upload the documents to complete this assignment. 

Please respond with at least one page for each question and sometimes as much as 3 or 4 pages  to cover each   aspect of certain multi-faceted questions
You may use your textbooks, Bible, teacher lectures or other notes while taking the assessments and/or quizzes. However, this is not a “copy and paste” exercise.  Write out the responses in your own words
1. A)  Describe the complementary relationship of  the individuals Haggai and Zechariah and the Books that bear their names.  (cf. Hill/Walton+
B)  List at least 5 Messianic prophecies in Zechariah and show how they are “fulfilled” in NT.   Be sure to list specific Scriptures ( see esp. Hill/Walton & Longman/Dillard)  Briefly comment on each.
2. a) Summarize the view that Zechariah is not a unity (specifying the specific chapters and the basic dating of each).   What basic reasons given for this critical view ?  
b) What possible response or arguments for the possible unit of the books may be given?  (see esp. Longman/Dillard)?
3. Be sure to cite Scripture (and/or other sources) to support all parts of the answer.              A) What objections have been lodged by critics against the historicity and canonicity of the Book of Esther?
B) What responses have been given by conservatives to each of these objections?
c) What 2 or 3 -fold purpose has been suggested for Esther?  (see esp. Parsons lecture +Longman/Dillard & LaSor/Hubbard/Bush)
d)   Briefly discuss the use of irony in the Book of Esther by citing specific examples. 
4. A) Describe the traditional order of the relationship of Ezra and Nehemiah.  What two alternate views are given and why?   (see esp. Longman/Dillard & LaSor/Hubbard/Bush).    
B)   Summarize the basic views concerning the possible genre of  Ezra-Nehemiah (see esp. Longman/Dillard).    
c)  Briefly describe the 3 phases of the return from exile and how they relate to the structure of Ezra-Nehemiah.
5. a) What is the style or format of writing   used in Malachi called?       Describe the pattern used.  (see Hill/Walton & LaSor/Hubbard/Bush).
b) Discuss how the structure of the Book is developed in conjunction with this literary format.  Be sure to list specific chapter/verses, etc.
c) Which prophet is specifically mentioned by Malachi?  How does this relate to the New Testament fulfillment.  Cite specific references in Malachi and in the NT and briefly explain.

You can write the paper however you would like just answer the questions and maybe add a source if you want too. It is not required.

This paper is a huge paper regarding God’s design for our Universe. The topic is how God designed the Earth and how Nature reflects his creation. 
Thesis: God purposefully made the Earth to have a relationship with man. Physical properties, such as our place in the solar system, our atmosphere, our biological composition, and the diversity of life, display his creative design for this world.
Also make a minor point for whether there is place for chance or randomness of our world being created. 
This paper should have all scholarly sources and no plagarism or use of AI.
One source you should include is provided below in the pdf

Where it says***NOTE: The text that you choose for this project should be one of the five texts that you have already chosen to write a weekly critical reflection paper on in the weekly modules. Once you have selected that passage, follow the procedures and guidelines below in researching and writing your paper.*** I choose: Corinthians 1:10-30

From a theological standpoint, George Yancey criticizes secular humanist and ideological approaches to solving problems related to “race” and “racism.” According to Yancey, what do these secular humanist and ideological approaches get wrong that makes them doomed either to be ineffective or to make things worse? Use the book below for quotes and references. Yancey, George, Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Anti-Racism,
IVP, 2022.

Deadline to submit the final paper on interfaith dialogue is Friday, May 10th. Late and make-up assignments will not be accepted.
Paper about interfaith/interreligious dialogue:
Please do not underestimate the importance of this assignment. It requires more than a few days or one week to be completed.
Requirements: 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)
IMPORTANT late submission and papers that do not comply with the requirements (number of words, four sections, submissions via safe assignment) get 0 points, no exceptions.

What have you learned in this class about the religious themes and ideas you find most interesting? For this assignment, you’ll need to choose three new themes to write about that have not written about yet. You may want to look back at the image of the themes we talked about the first day of class, or you may wish to come up with your own themes. For each of these, find two citations from different sources that you can compare and contrast for what they say about this theme and idea. To do this, you will want to find citations that are both similar and different. How can they tell us about the ideas in distinct and related ways? The assignment consists principally of three paragraphs, at least one per theme. In each paragraph you will need to cite at least two unique examples of your theme that you can compare and contrast. You will need to explain each citation so that I can understand what the citation means, but not so much that you are summarizing information you do not need. You will need to explain how the citations are similar and different in such a way that illustrates why the theme you’re interested in is so important. You will need to say why it’s important in a strongly-worded topic sentence. You should not write an intro or conclusion in the long writing assignment.
You will also need to use at least three sources that you did not use on your last long writing assignment. Please remember to consult the video on the writing process on Canvas. Remember not to cite sources outside of the syllabus. ONLY USE THE SOURCES I ADDED IN THE LINK BOX ONLY READ THE PAGES I SAID TOO.
your themes will be worship , traditions, and identity

leader is Ofelia Maskewich:
Ap teacher Spanish lang/literature / history
⁃ Coordinator for the seal of biliteracy fof NHS
⁃ Ambassador for bilingualism
⁃ Company owner
⁃ Lived in Kenya for 1 year teaching international students to learn Spanish
-is currently working with the haitian church to open/ brazilian church to teach these individuaLS THE LANGUAGE
She owns her own company to advocate for kids with special needs by translating legal documents across the USA
Traveled to 24 countries
-as a teacher I have the privilege to work with these kids closely
-When asked what kind of leader are you she said
-Educational and evangelism servant and leader, Learning leader
• Introduction (1-1.5 pages):
• Introducing the social justice issue (either one from CBL or otherwise)
• Introducing the leader of the issue
• What sort of leadership/leadership skills do they enact to address this social justice issue (utilize course materials and additional sources to make your argument: Adaptive, Servant, “Learning as a Way of Leading,” Community Organizing, “Women’s Ways of Knowing,” Cultural Humility, Ignatian Leadership,
“The Four Pivots,” Intersectionality). Provide evidence and cite! (2-2.5 pages)
• If possible, find at least ONE additional leadership theory/skill. You should have at least two outside SCHOLARLY sources for this section or otherwise. Additional sources are also acceptable and encouraged.
• What might this person need (individually and/or structurally) to advance/grow in their leadership in addressing this social justice issue? Why?
Incorporate more leadership skills and theory. And, incorporate examples of other leaders/programs they could look to. (1.5-2 pages)
• Reflection on your own understanding of leadership (conclusion). How has this research paper and this semester helped you to develop your understanding of leadership? (1-2 pages)