Writer will complete at least 300 words on the following prompt:
“Based on your study of scriptures, what would you say are the most compelling passages in regards to developing and implementing team ministry?”
In your response, provide one passage and your reasoning for choosing the passage (“I believe this is the foundational to the whole idea of team ministry because…”)
Scholarly sources should be published within the last five years.
Category: Religion
The book Humility
After reading the book Humility, post an initial thread to include the following (use separate bolded section titles or paragraphs to break up the post showing where each point is addressed):
Approximately, what percentage of the book was read in preparation for this discussion?
What is Murray’s central thesis in the book? Defend your answer.
In chapter 2, Murray writes, “If humility be the first, the all-including grace of the life of Jesus, if humility be the secret of His atonement, then the health and strength of our spiritual life will entirely depend upon our putting this grace first too, and making humility the chief thing we admire in him, the chief thing we ask of him, the one thing for which we sacrifice all else.”
Do you agree or disagree with this statement and how is his argument here developed through the rest of the book?
Whether you agree or not with his argument, wherein Scripture could someone argue that “humility be the first, the all-including grace of the life of Jesus”?
Which chapter did you find most convicting and why?
Which chapter did you find most encouraging and why?
The God Who Draws Near
After reading the book The God Who Draws Near, post an initial thread to include the following (use separate bolded section titles or paragraphs to break up the post showing where each point is addressed):
Approximately, what percentage of the book was read in preparation for this discussion?
According to Haykin in his introduction, what is “true spirituality”?
How does he defend that working definition in his introduction?
Why do you agree or disagree with his definition and defense of the definition?
In chapter 3, Haykin argues, “The work and ministry of the Holy Spirit has this one indispensable genuine mark then: it is Christ-centered . . . .” Do you agree or disagree with his development of this argument? Why or why not? Use Scripture throughout this response.
Religion and spirituality
At some point in their careers, counselors are likely to encounter clients who are closely tied to their religion and spirituality, and who will want to integrate their personal spiritual beliefs into their journey with their counselor. Additionally, counselors may want to integrate their own spiritual beliefs into their professional counseling practice. There can be value added to the counseling process by including spirituality; however, it is imperative that the counselor not impose their personal beliefs and values into the counseling relationship.
Think about how culture and spirituality play a role in your life. Imagine working with someone who differs from you in values, belief systems, and worldviews.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Why is it important for counselors to integrate religion and spirituality into their therapeutic endeavors? How do you seek to understand the role of religion and spirituality in your clients’ psychological health? What are some challenges that could arise with integrating religion and spirituality into your practice?
Catechism of the Catholic Church
In your readings from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, you gleaned a better understanding of what the Catholic Church’s teachings are on specific theological topics.
You will now use the information gleaned in the text to delineate the teachings listed below in a concise manner:
Catholic Understanding of God as Trinity
Salvation is Achieved through the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ
Eschatology – Death and the Afterlife
Freedom
Virtues
Sin
Compare Medieval Christianity With Early Christianity
Compare Medieval Christianity between 500 and 1000 CE to early Christianity.
Write a 300 word response analyzing Medieval Christianity and comparing it to early Christianity. Discuss and analyze some of the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Give a brief review or summary of the information from the textbook.
Give you own reaction to the gradual transformation of early Christianity into medieval Christianity. Do you think that Christianity continued to evolve in a positive way? Do you think that Christianity became corrupted?
Support your argument with evidence and examples.
Comparing a religion from the first part half of the class
Compare a religion from the first part half of the class (North American indigenous religions, African indigenous religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism) compare and contrast their world outlooks, historical development, and their way of life.
Comparing a religion from the first part half of the class
Compare a religion from the first part half of the class (North American indigenous religions, African indigenous religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism) compare and contrast their world outlooks, historical development, and their way of life.
The Imperialization Of Christianity
Discuss the transformation of the early Jesus movement into an Religious Empire after 325 CE.
Write a 300 word response giving your reflections about upsides and downsides of the Imperialization of Christianity in the Roman Empire under Constantine and his successors.
Give a brief review or summary of the information from the textbook.
Give you own reaction to the transformation of Christianity into Christendom. Do you agree with the textbook? Disagree? Do you think that becoming the official approved religion of the Empire was helpful and healthy for Christianity? or harmful?
Support your argument with evidence and examples.
The Imperialization Of Christianity
Discuss the transformation of the early Jesus movement into an Religious Empire after 325 CE.
Write a 300 word response giving your reflections about upsides and downsides of the Imperialization of Christianity in the Roman Empire under Constantine and his successors.
Give a brief review or summary of the information from the textbook.
Give you own reaction to the transformation of Christianity into Christendom. Do you agree with the textbook? Disagree? Do you think that becoming the official approved religion of the Empire was helpful and healthy for Christianity? or harmful?
Support your argument with evidence and examples.