How do relationships influence or drive church revitalization?
Category: Religious studies
Significance of Relationships with God and Humanity: Insights from Deuteronomy 6:5 and Luke 10:27
In light of DT 6:5 and Luke 10:27, how important are relationships with God and humanity?
Strategies to Help Attendees Be the Church
What strategies might you employ to help be the church?
Empowering Attendees to Be the Church: Strategies for Church Transformation
Nieuwhof used an analogy; he stated that he owned a gym membership, but his goal was not gym attendance but rather personal fitness (Lasting Impact, 43). With that in mind, answer Nieuwhofs profound question, What if you helped your attendees be the church, not just go to church? (51).
What strategies might you employ to help your attendees be the church?
In light of Deut. 6:5; Luke 10:27, how important are relationships (a) with God and (b) with humanity?
How do relationships influence or drive church revitalization?
Exploring the Concepts of Yoga and Their Relevance in Education
1. Consider the descriptions of jnana, karma, bhakti, and raja yoga given in this week’s resource and reading. Which one most resonates with you?
Why?
2. Which of the yoga postures (asanas) from the video could you most relate to? Having done the Yoga Basics, reflect briefly on your experience with raja yoga.
Only use these sources:
Molloy, Chapter 3
Experiencing the World’s Religions:
Tradition, Challenge, and
Change
By Michael Molloy
Bhagavad Gita Translation (Canvas)
Activities and Experiences
Yoga for Beginners
Annenberg Learner
https://www.learner.org › series > th…
The Bhagavad Gita
Banning Religious Practices Involving Animals: Upholding Freedom of Religion or Ensuring Animal Welfare?
Choose a debate from the list below, do some basic research to familiarize yourself with the issues, and write a short (750 word) essay arguing for OR against the topic. This type of writing is referred to as opinion writing in popular media and is an effective way to engage with a broad audience.
Step One: The Topic I choose is : Banning religious practices involving animals (for example, animal sacrifices in Santeria)
Step two:
Do some basic research to find out about the positions argued for and against the topic, choose one example of the debate as it has happened within the past 20 years, and choose the position you wish to take.
Step Three:
Analyze your example, find a brief, clear illustration of that example, then draft your opinion essay. Be sure to read over the rubric below to get a clear sense of our expectations for this assessment.
The Three Problems of Human Existence in Hinduism: Are They Genuine and Relevant?
Discussion on Human Condition and Salvation/Liberation.
Elaborate, first, the three problems of human existence in “The Beyond Within,” a Hinduism section in Smith’s World Religions, and, second, opine your view if the problems are genuine and relevant to all human beings. Write in no more than 250 words but no less than 200 words.
The Apocalyptic Vision of Jesus: A Comparative Analysis of His Prophetic Teachings
Summarize a story from the Hindu scriptures in which that the deity plays a major role.
Misconceptions of First Century Judaism: A Closer Look at Antiochus, Judas Maccabee, and the Hasmoneans
Provide examples of inaccurate perception of first century Judaism. What are to know about Antiochus? Judas Maccabee? the Hasmoneans? Was there as much unity in this era or more diversity? Provide a brief analysis.
The Significance of Sacred Elements to Religious Groups
Discuss the importance of the following to a Religious group: Sacred Space, Sacred Stories, Sacred Writing, and Rituals.