Summary on the Pentateuch: Readings in Torah Write a 250 word summary for each of the following books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The contents of each summary should include date, authorship, audience, genre, and overview of the contents of the book. Be sure to consult your textbooks for support and document your papers […]
Watch the two videos posted under the title “ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING.” How would you describe the “work” of Buddhist monks?
Assignment https://youtu.be/CRdrTOaMP3w https://youtu.be/u-cNrtW9Ndo FIRST: Watch the two videos posted under the title “ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING.” How would you describe the “work” of Buddhist monks? How do they interact with the community of believers? (1-2 paragraphs, 10 points) SECOND: Identify something in the videos pertaining to the monks lives and practice that you are curious about. Do […]
Explain how some of the other books of the Jewish Scriptures begin to modify the Mosaic laws that are concerned with intermarriage.
ASSIGNMENT Write your first paper on one of the following topics. The papers should be at least 2000 words. Use citations from the appropriate texts to support your arguments 1. Explain the concerns that the Pentateuch raises about intermarriage with gentiles and explain how some of the other books of the Jewish Scriptures begin to […]
Reflect on the experience and identify what was new for you. What pleasant surprises did you discover this week?
Reflection Journal Paper What new learnings were experienced this week in a clinical encounter? Reflect on the experience and identify what was new for you. What pleasant surprises did you discover this week? What lessons did the work teach that you could build upon next week? What have you noticed this week that made you […]
Write a 400 to 500-word essay reflecting on a “big picture theme” from your reading and viewing in the Learn materials for the first four modules of the course.
Essay Assignment Write a 400 to 500-word essay reflecting on a “big picture theme” from your reading and viewing in the Learn materials for the first four modules of the course. Write an essay of 400 to 500 words in response. Your essay must engage and interact with course Learn materials (textbooks and presentations) and […]
Are religious beliefs based on truth? Explain
Essay Paper Are religious beliefs based on truth? Explain
What was the new religious conversion strategy that emerged in Christianity in the 16th century? Explain two reasons why Martin Luther broke from the Roman Catholic religion.
Essay Questions: What is meant by the Renaissance? Explain the shift in one’s view of the world that occurred at this time. What is the meaning of humanism and secularism and give an example of each term. Finally, explain why the later Scientific Revolution was a “revolutionary” movement? What was the new religious conversion strategy […]
Develop an essay that includes explanation of the core tenets of Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism particularly with respect to how one attains enlightenment.
Buddhism In this unit, you read about the major philosophical tenets that shape Buddhist beliefs about samsara, karma, and enlightenment. Also, you learned that there are three schools of Buddhism, each with its own interpretation of the Buddha’s teaching. To demonstrate your grasp of these ideas, you will develop an essay that includes the following […]
Explain how is “kedusha” (holiness) conceptualized in Judaism?
Assignment Prompt Option #2: How is “kedusha” (holiness) conceptualized in Judaism? (In other words, how do Jews understand, connect to, or cultivate holiness?) Use at least two of the following sources to support your answer. You must craft an original argument in response to the question. You might focus on one notion of kedusha or […]
What was something new you learned about the connection between religion and mental health?
Week 4 Discussion It is very important that during this class, as healthcare providers, you are exposed to Research Centers who are specializing in the role of spirituality and healthcare. The Duke Center for Theology, Spirituality and Health-under the direction of Dr Harold Koenig, is leading the nation in these conversations. 1) Take a few […]