Based on a misunderstanding on my part i have to revise 89755, focus only how to plan to over come diversity. Devise a Strategy to Overcome This Diversity Disparity,” as outlined below: Devise a Strategy to Overcome This Diversity Disparity (3-5 pages) Note: this strategy is to be realistic (e.g., clear plan, achievable, measurable), but […]

Part One: Demographics of Community and Church (3-5 pages) Demographics of Community: Using community/city or county records (e.g., census or local data no more than 10 years old), find the demographics of your local area based upon matters of: Race/ethnicity: Caucasian, Black, Hispanic, Other (define any significant population groups within the “other” category) Gender Age […]

What does the body of Christ miss when women are silenced from the pulpits? How does the male gender suffer from silence of women’s voice in Christianity? What implications and consequences of the gendered version of Christianity have you experienced? Which masculine and/or feminine images in Christian doctrine and scripture attract and repel you?

The objective of the assignment on syncretism and the Magi is to explore how the Gospel and culture dynamics are intertwined and to expose you to how the interpreters of biblical texts also approach them from their particular contexts. A major question to be raised when ministering in diverse contexts today is whose context matters […]

Power of Interpretation The power of interpretation is related to the gap between the world as many experience it and the world as it is presented by the most dominant individuals and institutions. The power of interpretation permeates many dimensions of social and religious reality, and therefore, addressing where the power of interpretation resides is […]

Reflect on some of the emphases in Paganism, such as an “emphasis on the feminine”, “connection of nature to the sacred”, and an “emphasis on immanence.” Are there ways in which Christians can claim some of these issues as well, and build bridges to have dialogue with Pagans? Are these areas which Christianity might have […]

Exploring an Incarnational Ministry Response to New Age Assignment Introduction and Context Christians have tended to respond to New Age and esoteric practitioners by apologetic critique rather than missional and incarnational apologetic. Consult the Suggested Readings materials available online listed in this syllabus for New Age.   Tasks Create a Microsoft Word document addressing all […]

Write a 500-word essay sharing your thoughts and reactions to this perspective. Complete all of the following:   Reflect upon and analyze the Mormon perspective of Robert Millet. Include relevant textbook reading in developing your position. Make a practical application of your essay in response to religious diversity to your ministry context (e.g., life, pastoral, […]

Engage in comparison analysis of one religion introduced in this course to date not only from the perspective of Christian doctrinal priorities but also as the other religious tradition emphasizes its practices and doctrines. Include how you see your own personal faith tradition as more personally persuasive and compelling. Consult and reference at least four […]

In 100‒300 words, post to the Discussion Area your responses to one of the following:   Evangelical Christians and others have tended to refer to certain religious groups as “cults,” whereas academics refer them as new religious movements. How are these terms defined theologically and academically, and what are your thoughts on the suggestion by […]