Explain the call of Abraham and the nature of the tripartite covenant which God made with him.
Category: Religion
How the early Church continues the ministry of Jesus
Explain how the early Church continues the ministry of Jesus as presented in the New Testament.
How Christianity understands the death and resurrection of Jesus
Explain how Christianity understands the death and resurrection of Jesus to be at the heart of the Gospel message. Identify and explain important elements from the Gospels about these events. Identify and explain important elements of the Old Testament which are related to these events.
The importance of the Exodus event in Jewish history.
Explain the importance of the Exodus event in Jewish history. Explain how Christianity views the Exodus as symbolic for the liberation which Jesus can bring to all human beings.
The teachings and miracles of Jesus
Explain how the teachings and miracles of Jesus together give clarity about the nature of His ministry. Explain why the Church’s understanding that Jesus is both fully God and fully man makes His life, death, and resurrection unique.
Religion And Happiness
Write a 1–2 page page answering the following:
Describe three features or tenets of the chosen religion.
Mention any written works and prophets.
Share how this religion compares to your religion (or beliefs if you do not have a chosen religion).
What role does religion play in being happy? Provide detail and examples.
Support your position by providing three pieces of evidence from the readings and lesson content.
Jacob and Esau
Read the story of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19-34) NLT. Do a presentation on what it teaches you and how it relates to today and/or everyday life. Please connect how humanities is incorporated in the story. Please be sure to apply most or all the areas we have discussed in class (Critical Thinking, Life Affirmation, Theater, Morality, Humanities, Religion, and Love).
Comparing 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 value of religious literacy
Now that you have reflected on the value of religious literacy, share why the study of the world religions might be beneficial or helpful to you personally and to society. Is there value to religious literacy on the personal and/or political level? For example, how might enhancing Americans’ knowledge of the Sikh people impact the lives of Sikh people in the U.S.? What is at stake in our society if citizens are illiterate when it comes to world religions?
Seeking Islamic knowledge
Seeking Islamic knowledge is an act of worship. Elaborate and discuss this topic.