” How would you present to a novice the foundational texts of Islam? What, in your view, does a novice need to know regarding the texts at the core of the Islamic tradition? ” with 10 academic references
Category: Religion
The foundational texts of Islam
” How would you present to a novice the foundational texts of Islam? What, in your view, does a novice need to know regarding the texts at the core of the Islamic tradition? ” with 10 academic references
Greenleaf’s theology
What could lead to Greenleaf’s theology of institutions becoming a viable model for making societal change? What stands in the way of this idea being achievable? Explain how you can integrate Christian principles as a foundation for leading change (using Galatians 5:22-23 or 2 Peter 1:5-9). Strengthen your claims with supporting citations.
Benchmark-Gospel Essentials
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of the Christian worldview, including the main topics you have covered up to this point. You will summarize and analyze the essential elements of the gospel (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) and reflect on implications for the Christian worldview.
Write a 1,500-2,000-word essay using at least four resources. The four resources need to include at least two course resources (textbook, topic overviews, the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library to support your points. Remember, the Bible counts as one resource regardless of how many times you use it or how many verses you cite.
Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper. Present the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration), the Christian foundation, and an analysis of the implications of the Christian worldview.
Use the “Gospel Essentials Essay Template.” Based on the Christian worldview, write at least one paragraph for each of the following components.
Nature of God: What is the triune God like? What are God’s characteristics? What is his creation?
Nature of Humanity: What is human nature? What is human purpose? What is the root cause of human problems?
Nature of Jesus: What is Jesus’s true identity? What was Jesus’s kingdom purpose? Why is Jesus’s identity and work significant for the Christian worldview?
Restoration: What is the solution to human problems according to the Christian worldview? What role do grace, faith, and repentance play in Christian salvation? How do Christians think that the transformation of self and society happen?
Christian Foundation: Summarize how the concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview. In other words, how are these concepts essential to the Christian worldview?
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview: Based on the previous five prompts, analyze the implications of the Christian worldview by addressing each of the following questions:
What are the benefits or strengths of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity?
Compare the Christian concept of salvation in contrast to any other worldview perspective.
How does the Christian worldview influence a person’s thinking and behavior?
What do people find troublesome or confusing about Christianity and why?
Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
References
Use at least four required resources to support your claims: at least two course resources (textbook, topic overviews, the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. Review the APA Template for formatting and utilize the attached “Gospel Essentials Template” to complete the benchmark assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following mission critical competencies:
MC1: Critical Thinking
MC2: Effective Communication
MC3: Christian Worldview Knowledge
General Education Program Information
This assignment assesses the following general education competencies:
Christian Worldview
GED5C1: Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.
GED5C2: Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.
Christian worldview
Use the “Gospel Essentials Essay Template.” Based on the Christian worldview, write at least one paragraph for each of the following components.
Nature of God: What is the triune God like? What are God’s characteristics? What is his creation?
Nature of Humanity: What is human nature? What is human purpose? What is the root cause of human problems?
Nature of Jesus: What is Jesus’s true identity? What was Jesus’s kingdom purpose? Why is Jesus’s identity and work significant for the Christian worldview?
Restoration: What is the solution to human problems according to the Christian worldview? What role do grace, faith, and repentance play in Christian salvation? How do Christians think that the transformation of self and society happen?
Christian Foundation: Summarize how the concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview. In other words, how are these concepts essential to the Christian worldview?
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview: Based on the previous five prompts, analyze the implications of the Christian worldview by addressing each of the following questions:
What are the benefits or strengths of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity?
Compare the Christian concept of salvation in contrast to any other worldview perspective.
How does the Christian worldview influence a person’s thinking and behavior?
What do people find troublesome or confusing about Christianity and why?
Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
World Religions
Explain Daoist views on immortality.
(S) World RELG4 Introduction to World Religions
Robert E. Van Voorst, 2020
Deeply religious people
If Americans are “deeply religious people,” what does religious studies scholar, Stephen Prothero, mean when he claims that many Americans are also “religious illiterates”?
Religion And Empire
Between 500 and 800 CE, the Byzantine and Islamic empires were the most powerful forces in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Each had a single ruler (the Byzantine emperor and the Islamic caliph) and each sought to spread a monotheistic faith (Christianity and Islam). Choose either the Byzantine or Islamic empires and identify two factors that made it successful. Then, find two similarities between Christianity and Islam. Do you think religion played a role in the success of the empires?
There are many factors that made the Byzantine Empire successful. One of the factor is that the empire had advanced weaponary. The weapons were used to defend their empire by protecting their territories and the people. Another factor is that the people were united in God, Faith played a major role in that factor of following rule and regulations.Christianity and Islam were similar in many ways. For instance, they both had a monolithic religion. This means that they believed in the existence of only one God and there was judgement and reward in the afterlife. Additionally, both Christianity and Islam have holy books, the Bible for the Christians and Quran for the Muslims (Sal, 2020). The holy books provide guidance on how God expects us to live. I believe that a united front played a significant role in the success of the empires. For instance, it united the people by their faith in God and kept them at peace amongs each other, the bible and the Quran were used as a guide for them to live in peach and always stay vigilent.
Religion And Empire
There are countless factors that contribute to the success of the Islamic empire in spreading monotheism. Many advancements in science, architeture, literature, and mathematics are due to the influence of Islam. The Arabs where tradesmen. The Prophet Muhammad met his wife as a result of a business agreement. As tradesmen, Arabians traveled through out the land, from North Africa the middle east, even as far as central asia. Another contribution that led to the success of the Islamic empire was the Arabic language being a universal form of communication. The Deen or, “Way of life” became just that. Not totally by force but moreso as a result of cultural influence.
Two similarities between Islam and Christianity are the belief in only one God, and they both believe in an Afterlife. That once this life is over, one is promised with Heaven or Hell, according to one’s deeds. Also, The Bible and The Holy Qu’ran speak of the same people. Abraham, Moses, Soloman, Mary and Jesus.
Yes religion played a role in the success of the empire because of the huge cultural influence. Islamic culture was a part of everything from trade to education. One of the oldest universities is the Sankore University in Timbuktu. This university was estabished under the rule of Mansa Musa, who was an African King famous for his pilgrimage from west Africa to Mecca. He gave away so much gold that it changed the economy. It is said that he is still the richest man to have ever lived. And yes, Mansa Musa was muslim.
Byzantine and Islamic empires were the most powerful forces in Europe
Between 500 and 800 CE, the Byzantine and Islamic empires were the most powerful forces in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Each had a single ruler (the Byzantine emperor and the Islamic caliph) and each sought to spread a monotheistic faith (Christianity and Islam). Choose either the Byzantine or Islamic empires and identify two factors that made it successful. Then, find two similarities between Christianity and Islam. Do you think religion played a role in the success of the empires?