INT 244 Full Course Assignments GCU
INT 244 Full Course Assignments GCU
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INT 244 Full Course Assignments GCU
INT 244 Topic 1 Christianity and Other Religions
In order to
complete this assignment, an understanding of the fundamental tenants of the
Christian faith is necessary. Review the topic
materials to help inform your responses.
Complete the
“Christianity and Other Religions” document prompts that consider how a
Christian might benefit from a study of other
religions. Support your personal reflections with examples and constructive
thoughts.
Utilize the
course textbook and a minimum of three additional academic resources, which
should include topic materials and external
resources such as resources from the GCU Library or Theology Commons.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is
expected.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
INT 244 Topic 2 Investigating Judaism
For this assignment, you will research and investigate
Judaism. You will choose one of the Jewish traditions: Orthodox, Conservative,
or Reform. Create an infographic (or another type of visual representation)
that provides specific information of the faith tradition you have selected.
Review the websites about infographics in the topic study
materials, then create an infographic (or another type of visual representation)
of your findings. You may also utilize Microsoft Word or another application to
create a visual representation.
Your submission should include the elements listed below.
Utilize the topic study materials as a resource for these prompts. Be sure to
include specific examples in points 1-5:
- What are the primary beliefs of the Jewish community you have
chosen?
- What are some misunderstandings that Jews have about Christians?
- What are some misunderstandings Christians have about Jews?
- How can a study of Judaism help to overcome those
misunderstandings?
- List the resources used.
As a research option, interview a practicing Jewish
individual or a rabbi, which can be used as an academic resource. If you would
like to take pictures during your visit to this community or place of worship,
be sure to obtain permission.
Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of three
academic resources, one of which can be your interview and should include topic
materials and external resources such as resources from the GCU Library or
Theology Commons. Be sure to list these resources on the visual you create.
APA style is not required, but solid academic
writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
INT 244 Topic 3 Investigating Islam Essay
Write an essay of 1,000-1,250 words that analyzes the
Five Pillars of Islam.
- Describe each of the five pillars and reflect on why they are
referred to as Pillars of Islam. What is the importance of each pillar?
- Make a detailed analysis of how one of the pillars would function
in the daily life of a particular Muslim individual.
- Identify one Christian organization living or serving in an Islamic
context. See the list of suggested denominations and organizations below
for options. Analyze the principles and practices of this group in light
of the Five Pillars of Islam. Describe the ministry of the Christian
organization.
- How does/could this organization use at least one of
the Islamic Pillars as a bridge to develop relationships with Muslims?
Suggested denominations and organizations for prompts 3
and 4:
- Chaldean Catholics of Iraq
- Armenian Orthodox church in Iran
- Maronite Catholic in Lebanon
- Coptic Church in Egypt
- Frontiers mission (based in Phoenix)
As a research option, interview a practicing Muslim
individual or an imam, which can be used as an academic resource. If you would
like to take pictures during your visit to this community or place of worship,
be sure to obtain permission.
Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of three
academic resources, one of which can be your interview and should include topic
materials and external resources such as resources from the GCU Library or
Theology Commons.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
INT 244 Topic 4 Benchmark – Investigating Hinduism Essay
Write an essay of 1,250-1,500 words that analyzes key
beliefs in Hinduism by addressing the following concepts:
- Describe the three most important Hindu deities in the Trimurti
(Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), their history of development, and their functions
in the kalpic cycle of life.
- Briefly describe the caste system of the Dalits. Make an analysis
of how the caste system might function in the life of a particular Hindu
individual within one of those castes.
- Select one ancient or modern Christian community living or serving
in a Hindu context from the list below. Compare the principles and
practices of this Christian community with the four key Hindu beliefs and
practices (all pervasive divinity, karma, reincarnation, and dharma):
- St. Thomas Church of South India
- Anglicans of South India
- Baptist churches started by William Carey
- Mother Teresa’s Sisters of Charity
- Baptists of Nagaland
- In light of Hindu beliefs, what barriers would a Hindu face when
seeking to understand the gospel?
- Take into consideration the similarities and
differences between the four key Hindu beliefs and Christian doctrines.
Using the questions below, how would a Christian engage a follower of
Hinduism with the gospel of Jesus Christ?
- Who is God?
- What is the fall of Adam?
- Who is Jesus, and how does he bring forgiveness and
salvation?
As a research option, interview a practicing Hindu
individual or a leader of a Hindu temple, which can be used as an academic
resource. If you would like to take pictures during your visit to this
community or place of worship, be sure to obtain permission.
Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of four
academic resources, one of which can be your interview and should include topic
materials and external resources such as resources from the GCU Library or
Theology Commons.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
Benchmark
Information
This
benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and
professional standards:
BA Christian
Studies, Global Ministry; BA Christian Studies, Philosophy
5.1: Share
the gospel clearly with people of another worldview or religious system.
INT 244 Topic 5 Investigating Buddhism
Consider how Buddhists deal with death, sickness, old
age, and religious renunciation.
Complete the “Investigating Buddhism” document to outline
information about Buddhist beliefs.
As a research option, interview a practicing Buddhist
individual or a leader of a Buddhist temple, which can be used as an academic
resource for this assignment. If you would like to take pictures during your
visit to this community or place of worship, be sure to obtain permission.
Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of three
academic resources, one of which can be your interview and should include topic
materials and external resources such as resources from the GCU Library or
Theology Commons. Provide an applicable quote from each resource in your outline.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite.
INT 244 Topic 6 Chinese and Japanese Popular Religions
Complete the provided “Chinese and Japanese Popular
Religions” document prompts that analyze key issues in Chinese and Japanese
popular religions.
As a research option, interview a practicing Daoist or
Shinto individual or a leader of one of their temples, which can be used as an
academic resource for this assignment. If you would like to take pictures
during your visit to this community or place of worship, be sure to obtain
permission.
Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of five
additional academic resources, one of which can be your interview and should
include topic materials and external resources such as resources from the GCU
Library or Theology Commons. Use at least one resource per question.
APA style is not required, but solid academic
writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite.
INT 244 Topic 7 Native American and African Traditional Religion
Beliefs and Practices Presentation
You will research a Native American or African
community’s culture, oral tradition, religious texts, historical background,
and current beliefs and practices.
Choose a community from one of the following lists:
Native American options:
- Hopi
- Navajo
- Apache
- Cherokee
- Sioux
African Community options:
- Zulu
- Maasai
- Kikuyu
- Yoruba
- Igbo
In a 15-20-slide presentation with slide notes (not
including title slide and reference slide), address the following elements:
- Name of the Native American community or African Tribal Religion
and the historical religious beliefs and practices of that group.
- How historical beliefs and religious practices have been influenced
(positively or negatively) by the dominant surrounding culture. Include
specific examples.
- Current religious beliefs and practices and the part they play in
the daily life of a typical member of the community.
- Elements of the traditional religion that a Christian would need to
consider when sharing the Christian faith/gospel with a person from this
community.
- Evaluation of the impact American or European policy has had on
Native American or African Tribal Religion beliefs and practices.
- How current and future governmental policies could
impact personal beliefs and practices of that community in the future.
Be creative. Include a title slide, reference slide(s),
and slide notes that provide detailed explanation of slide information.
As a research option, interview a Native American or
African, medicine man, shaman, or museum expert about that community. If you
would like to take pictures during your visit to this community, museum, or
place of worship be sure to obtain permission.
Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of three
additional academic resources, one of which can be your interview and should
include topic materials and external resources such as resources from the GCU
Library or Theology Commons.
While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
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