by admin | Mar 27, 2022 | Religion / Theology : Religion
So I added a couple files. The 1st file is a picture of what questions have to be answered. The 2nd file is the template. This is what you have to use for answering the questions. The 3rd file is an example of my friend’s paper he did in a previous class. Just make sure that each question has the appropriate word count and that you use at least 4 scholarly sources that have to be referenced in apa format the end of the template.
by admin | Mar 27, 2022 | Religion / Theology : Religion
Times New
Roman size 12 font, double-spaced
PROMPT: Please choose ONE of the following two questions to answer in your essay.
1.) Connolly argues that the way to counter “aspirational fascism” is a democratic pluralism that
is based on “a cultural ethos of egalitarianism.” How feasible is the creation of this cultural ethos
in the United States? Explain Connolly’s reasoning for how the Left in the United States can
address the grievances of the white working class in a way that acknowledges their struggles but
also works to break down oppressive systems of white supremacy.
OR
2.) What changed in the 2020 election that did not allow Donald Trump to win by the
“aspirational fascism” that Connolly described for the 2016 election?
REQUIREMENTS: Your essay must incorporate your summary and analysis of at least 6 – 8
sources that have not been assigned as readings in this course. Please do not just repeat what the
sources say – go deeper and tell us what you think about them and why.
by admin | Mar 27, 2022 | Religion / Theology : Religion
FORMAT: an essay between 1,500 – 2,000 words (not including references), Times New
Roman size 12 font, double-spaced
PROMPT: Please choose ONE of the following two questions to answer in your essay.
1.) Connolly argues that the way to counter “aspirational fascism” is a democratic pluralism that
is based on “a cultural ethos of egalitarianism.” How feasible is the creation of this cultural ethos
in the United States? Explain Connolly’s reasoning for how the Left in the United States can
address the grievances of the white working class in a way that acknowledges their struggles but
also works to break down oppressive systems of white supremacy.
OR
2.) What changed in the 2020 election that did not allow Donald Trump to win by the
“aspirational fascism” that Connolly described for the 2016 election?
REQUIREMENTS: Your essay must incorporate your summary and analysis of at least 6 – 8
sources that have not been assigned as readings in this course. Please do not just repeat what the
sources say – go deeper and tell us what you think about them and why.
by admin | Mar 27, 2022 | Religion / Theology : Religion
*Title Page
Research Portfolio
Your name
Course number, time, semester, year
Instructor
*Table of Contents (list the category, then list your specific choice)
*Pages 1-10 CONTENT
*Works Cited (Please note your library sources)
*Annotated Bibliography
by admin | Nov 19, 2021 | Religion / Theology : Religion
The Reza Aslan Analysis Paper: Please watch an episode of Reza Aslan’s Believer, which will introduce you to a religious tradition that may be new to you. You may choose from:
“Beginners’ Luck.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4f6fjt0GA8)
“Aghori: Holy City Varanasi.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2lei_A5ZEM)
“Santa Muerte.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFR__Z4-rr8)
“Scientology.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEd6xycIJZ0)
“The Haredim Jews of Israel.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YHVrZDfOn0)
“How Voodoo Started in Haiti” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF09BO-In8k)
There are multiple parts to this assignment. Be sure to complete each one.
First, in 1-2 pages, summarize the episode. How does Reza Aslan present this religious tradition? How is the show constructed? What are its basic parts?
Second, in 1-2 pages, consider how Reza Aslan comes across as a guide to this new religious tradition. What kind of narrator is he? What kind of lessons does he learn during the episode? Do you think Reza Aslan is a fair judge of this faith tradition? Why or why not?
Third, in 1-2 pages, reflect on whether it is possible for any outsider to judge another person’s faith tradition. If so, why? If not, why not? What may be some helpful practices/etiquette when exploring or coming into contact other religions?
THE PDF HAS ALL THE SAME INSTRUCTIONS.
by admin | Nov 19, 2021 | Religion / Theology : Religion
This is my scripture for the paper:
Ephesians 5:21-33
Paul describes the relationship between husband and wife.
Your paper should answer the following questions about your scriptural passage:
Origins: As far as we know, who was the author of this text? When was it written? For what purpose was it written, and what do we know about the social situation the author was writing in?
Sources: As far as we know, did this passage originate from sources older than the present book in which it is found? What do we know about the editing process that led this passage to be included in the book in which it is found, in the place where it is found?
Insights: Based on your research, what are some insights that biblical criticism provides into the meaning or significance of this passage? These insights can be gained from the close study of the words of the passage, a study of its form or genre, research into the social and historical context of the passage, etc. (This section should take up the majority of the paper)
For your research, you should draw on some of the scholarly yet accessible resources available in our library. You should draw on at least three Bible commentaries available as e-books in our library catalog. More information on these commentaries is provided in a separate file Download separate file . As you use these resources, keep in mind that you will need to look for both general information on the book in which your passage is found (for example, Exodus or Luke) as well as for more specific information on your specific passage. Most commentaries will include general information on a book at the beginning of the essay and then analyze the book chapter by chapter. Also keep in mind that some of these resources might not cover your passage exactly, so you may have to look at multiple sections to find the information you need.
Your paper should be between 3 and 5 pages in length, 12 points in a standard font, double-spaced. Your paper should have an introduction describing the relevance of your topic and a thesis statement summarizing the whole of your argument. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence that summarizes what the paragraph is about, and the paragraph should center on that topic. The paragraphs of your paper should follow a logical order. You will be graded on these elements, as well as on spelling and grammar. You are also expected to use parenthetical notes for any quotations or other references that you use, and have a works cited page. You should follow the MLA style of citations. Examples for the parenthetical citations and works cited page are listed below.
This short paper, like all assignments in this class, is meant to evaluate your progress in achieving certain goals of the class. The relevant goals are to recognize the major questions and methods of theology, to acquire the skills necessary to critically read and interpret the Christian scriptures, and to develop one’s own writing and critical reasoning skills. Therefore these form the basis for how your paper will be evaluated, as described in the rubric.
Citation Examples
Parenthetical Note
(Dietrich, 254)
(Note that here the number is the page where you find a specific piece of information used in your paper.)
Works Cited
Dietrich, Walter. “1 and 2 Kings.” In Oxford Bible Commentary, ed. John Barton and John Muddiman, 232-66. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
(Note that here the page numbers in the middle are the entire page range for this essay.)
