Discuss relationship between eastern and western churches
1. Discuss the evolving relationship between the Eastern and Western Churches from the Roman Empire through the split of Christianity. When did the split of the Church finally happen and why?
2. Why did the Roman Empire collapse in the West but survive in the East for such a long time?
Explain why character matters in our modern world
Question #1: Please answer the following two questions using the article “Moral Character.”
First: Explain why character matters in our modern world.
Second: Using your understanding of Greek moral thought, explain why virtue is so important.
Question #2: Explain how the theorists after the Greeks viewed moral character. Pick two philosophers.
Question #3:
A: State Noam Chomsky’s position or concern in his article, “What Makes Mainstream Mainstream.”
B: If you agree with his basic position, state why you support his thesis. If you disagree with his thesis, explain why.
Question #4: How does character and virtue come into play when encountering propaganda, censorship, and dishonesty in our daily life?
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-character/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-virtue/
https://chomsky.info/199710__/
You can use the other materials from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/
Write a half-page response proposing a solution to the serious problem of bullying in our schools–whether online or in person. How can we begin to solve this problem? What are some of the obstacles we face in this crisis?
Write an essay on modes of transport
This presentation covers the following elements:
1. Overview of the mode of transportation from pre-1700s to 1900s
2. Steam Engines Inventions (1800s)
3. Automobile Inventions (1900s)
4. Effects: Reduced physical activity
5. References.
Briefly explain the iron triangle model of policy-making
Briefly explain the iron triangle model of policy-making involving Congress, the bureaucracy, and interest groups. Analyze information about relationships among Congress, the military bureaucracies, and defense industries.
On this project no less then 500 words and it does not have to be in APA formart.
The Application: Research for an actual case in which DNA testing played a crucial role—either a cold case or a current one. Detail the facts of the case and reference accordingly. Here are some references that can be used to identify a case. (Note: for credit each student must chose a unique case).
http://www.innocenceproject.org/Content/DNA_Exonerations_Nationwide.php
http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/29998.aspx
Ebola is quite prevalent in popular media. Yet how do you know if the information you see, read, or hear is scientifically valid? Possibly the most important skill to take away from any introduction to science course is to be able to evaluate the source of information and determine if it is scientifically valid. Here we use media examples of zombies and Ebola and ask what you think about their validity.
In your response or this topic:
Ebola.
Read/ watch the associated links below.
Provide your analysis of what you think is scientifically valid or in valid and why.
Ebola
The outbreak of Ebola in Africa is receiving a lot of media attention. Of all the ideas and media reports, what seems scientifically valid to you and what seems exaggerated? Why? (Give specific links and examples of both scientifically valid information and exaggerated or even incorrect information from links below and those you find on your own.)
Suggested Links:
(Note: some of these may not be scientifically valid- your job is to sort out what is from what isn’t.)
Ebola: What you need to know
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
Bitter Kola will Cure Ebola and AIDS
UK raises fear of Ebola “dirty bomb”…
Complete the budget worksheet (attached to the module) with your current monthly household income and expenses. Then identify the poverty level for your household or family size. What does this mean in terms of your monthly income compared to the official poverty level? [Do not hand in the budget form, that worksheet is only for you to use in answering the following questions.]
Questions to address:
Submit a 1-2 page paper addressing the questions above.
Describe a few events and teachings in jesus life
All questions require two (2) citations from an authoritative source in APA format, INCLUDINGa citation from the attached textbook –
Question #1 – The minimum word count is 200
The Church’s first Council (Conference, pp. 297-298) revealed some differences in ideas of ministry and mission between Paul and the Church in Jerusalem. What were some of those differences and do you think that the early church’s experience in dealing with these differences can be helpful for dealing with differences in the church today? What was the differences between the Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, and Zealots?
All questions require two (2) citations from an authoritative source in APA format, INCLUDINGa citation from the attached textbook –
Question #1-15 – The minimum word count is 50PER QUESTION (750 TOTAL).
1. Evaluate the arguments for and against the traditional views of the authorship of the Gospel of John. Describe the role of the Beloved Disciple and his relationship to the Fourth Gospel.
2. What are some of the major differences between the Gospel of John and the Synoptic Gospels? Briefly describe a few events and teachings in Jesus’ life that are not found in the Gospel of John.
3. How does John’s use of the Greek term logos connect Jesus with the creation account of Genesis 1 as well as the Greek principle of cosmic Reason?
4. Why did the writer of the Gospel of John compile a “Book of Signs”? briefly describe one of those signs and its meaning.
5. What does the author of John’s use of the Holy Spirit indicate about Jesus’ presence? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Johannine community? What are some other names for the Holy Spirit?
6. Compare the account of Jesus’ trial before Pilate with that of Paul before Pilate’s successors, Felix and Festus.
7. Identify the leaders of the Jerusalem church and the missionaries who first helped carry “the new way” into the larger world beyond the Jewish capital.
8. In recording the events of Pentecost how does Luke emphasize role of the Holy Spirit and that Christianity is a religion for all peoples? According to the author of Luke, what ancient Hebrew prophecy is fulfilled by the Spirit’s coming upon the first disciples?
9. Summarize the events that led to the expansion of Christianity from Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria. Include in your description the role of Stephen and Philip.
10. Summarize the results of Paul’s three missionary journeys into Gentile territories. What series of events led to Paul’s arrest in Caesarea and Rome?
11. Briefly describe Paul’s transformation from a zealous Pharisee to Christianity’s first great missionary. How does the account of his conversion in Acts ch. 9 differ from his own accounts in Gal. 1:15 and I Cor. 9:1 and 15:8-9?
12. What is the evidence in Acts and Paul’s letters that there was approximately 17 years between Paul’s conversion and the council in Jerusalem? What two references in Acts and Paul’s letters help us place his life and ministry in historical context?
13. How many authentic letters of Paul are there? How many disputed and/or pseudonymous letters of Paul’s exist and what generally distinguishes the authentic letters from the disputed/pseudonymous letters.
14. Briefly describe Paul’s mysticism and eschatology and explain their connection.
15. List the ways in which Jesus is central to Paul’s theology and briefly describe one of those ways, giving appropriate detail.
Describe the impact that rights rhetoric and calls
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HIS 307/AAS 325: African American History to 1865 Fall 2016 (Section 2)
Second Examination
Write an essay response to the following question. (100%)
Please read the question carefully and thoroughly. Not sure how much is enough? Write until you feel you have exhausted your level of understanding on the particular topic, but manage your time. Make sure you define any and all terms that you use. Response must be in essay format. Do not use bullets or numbers.
Answer one of the following: Clearly indicate your selection.
I. Write an essay examining the origins of conflict, debate about the inclusion of blacks (free and enslaved), and the system of slavery during the Revolutionary Era of American history.
Be sure to address the following in your response:
A. Describe changes in slave populations between 1740 and 1783. and analyze the forces and factors that inspired these changes.
B. Describe the role that African Americans played in the Revolutionary War. Also examine the experiences of African American post-war.
C. Describe the impact that “rights rhetoric- and calls for “liberty” had on slaves.
OR
2. Write an essay exploring the expansion of slavery and the development of free black communities post-Revolutionary Era.
Be sure to address the following in your response:
A. Explain the factors that contributed to the expansion of slavery in post-Revolutionary War America. Note: A detailed discussion will examine the “Missouri question” and the roots of tension in the nation over the expansion of slavery.
B. Characterize the freedoms and restrictions imposed on free blacks and slaves in the North and the South (as well as urban and rural areas). Note: A detailed discussion will characterize slave work life, family life, and religious life in the plantation South.
C. Understand the role that black organizations played in helping newly emancipated slaves transition from slavery to freedom.
OR
3. Write an essay addressing black resistance and abolitionist efforts to undermine the system of slavery in the United States.
Be sure to address the following in your response:
A. Explain the methods that enslaved Africans used to resist and rebel against slavery. Note: A detailed discussion will identify and explore the two major forms of black resistances. Provide specific examples.
B. Explain the evolution of the abolitionist movements (1830s-1850s). Note: A detailed discussion will address the “four waves” of abolitionism and the arguments supporting and opposing “moral suasion” and “political action”. Provide specific examples.
C. Identify the ideas and goals of William Lloyd Garrison using William E Cain’s William Lloyd Garrison and the Fight Against Slavery.