What is apocalyptic literature, and how is it often misread? In your answer cite at least two examples of how the book of Revelation uses the conventions of the genre apocalyptic literature? What happened in 66 AD in Judea, and why is it important? Where are the 7 cities of Asia today (what country)? What […]
What are the different types/genres of documents that end up creating the New Testament? Choose an example of each and explain its importance. How were authorship and dating determined? How does the supposed “Q source” influence the Gospel writings? Explain the process of the New Testament canon being closed.
How does the Roman occupation of Judea get portrayed? Why do some embrace it? Why do others resist it? Why is this important? Explain with examples and details. Why is crucifixion the chosen method for Jesus’ execution? What did crucifixion mean in Roman society? What did Jesus’s crucifixion mean to early Christians
What does the Roman Catholic faith tradition have to say about genetic testing? What is written in that faith tradition about genetic testing and what should be done about it? What does the faith tradition inform its adherents to do regarding the particular Bioethical issue? Feel free to use the Holy Scriptures here as well.
A reflection on mental health. Consider some of the following Why choose mental health as a topic of interest? What did you know about the topic? What are your thoughts and feelings about mental health? How is mental health related to life experiences, feelings and ideas? What hope do we have for the future of mental […]
How do you critically compare corporate religious experiences with individual experiences as a basis for belief in God? How do you assess the claim that religious experiences prove God exists? Present your reliable evidence of God’s existence? How do you critically assess the philosophical problems raised by the belief that God is omniscient?
What if Boethius successfully argued that God rewards and punishes justly?. What are religious experiences more than forms of psychological neurosis? How do you evaluate the philosophical problems raised by believing God is eternal? How do you assess the claim that the universe shows no evidence of the existence of a benevolent God? How do […]
Describe and give examples of the four theories of emotion. Different theories exist regarding how and why people experience emotion. These include evolutionary theories, the James-Lange theory, the Cannon-Bard theory, Schacter and Singer’s two-factor theory, and cognitive appraisal.
How do you assess the philosophical problems raised by believing in an omnibenevolent God? How do you critically compare corporate religious experiences with individual experiences as a basis for belief in God? How do you assess the claim that religious experiences prove God exists?
Explain the physiological basis of hunger and the nature of eating behavior. Describe the different eating disorders. Utilize research to support possible causes and treatment. There are a number of physiological mechanisms that serve as the basis for hunger. When our stomachs are empty, they contract. Typically, a person then experiences hunger pangs. Chemical messages travel […]
