Theology

1.    a.  Name and describe the American Triad [The three “legs” of the stool of democracy]        [3 points]    b.  How do the “legs” interact?      [1 point]      c. Who is considered America’s prophet? Why?  [1 point]2. a. How did the First Great Awakening unite Protestantism in the United States?  [2 points]    b. What did the colonists claim as they declared their independence? [2 points]    c. What role did Thomas Paine play in the Revolution?  [1 point]3. a. How did the colonies of Virginia and Massachusetts differ?    [2 points]    b. What does Colin Woodward mean by “Rival Nations”? [2 point]    c. What is the role of dissent in America? [1 point]         Part Two       Please note:      these answers should be more substantial than Part One as they are worth more credits.Explain fully what you understand about4. How the concept of Manifest Destiny shaped the American psyche [5 points]5. Privilege and its role in America [5 points]

1. “What is the biggest reason why you do not turn to God the Father in repentance, faith, and submission?”2. “What is your biggest objection to Christianity that prevents you from becoming a Christian?”Tell this person that one of your assignments is to address people’s questions, concerns, and/or objections to Christianity – and that you would like to write about a topic of his or her own choosing.Your paper needs to be 8-10 pages (complete with a title page and 8-10 different references) that addresses the person’s questions, concerns, or objections. If possible, try to limit your paper to one main topic. This paper needs to be research-based – with frequent citations from the literature and frequent references to Scripture. During the fifth class session you will participate in an ALP workshop. You will present an initial biography (with 8-10 different resources) and discuss any problems you have encountered. Your professor will give guidance during this workshop about additional resources and help you work through difficulties.

TEXTBOOKS TO BE READ AND QUOTED IN THE PAPER1.  Crick, Robert. Outside the Gates: The Need for, Theology, History, and Practice of Chaplaincy Ministries. Oviedo: HigherLife Development Services, 2011. ISBN: 9781935245575. (READ CHAPTER 5 ) TO BE FOCUSED ON AND QUOTED through out the paper2. 2.  Wright, H. Norman. The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling; What to do and say when it matters most! Updated, Explained ed. edition, Ventura; Regal Books, 2014. ISBN: 9780764216343 {READ CHAPTERS 19 – 20) TO BE FOCUSED ON AND QUOTED.DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT PAPER INSTRUCTIONSThe student will post one thread of at least 500 words by Wednesday of the assigned module: week.  For each thread, students must support their assertions with scholarly citations in Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate scholarly citation(s) in Turabian format. Acceptable sources include the Bible, course textbooks, and other scholarly sources. Scripture must be used as a source for your reasoning.DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED THOROUGHLY IN THE PAPER1. What does it mean to be a bearer of the presence of God? Use scripture as a source for your reasoning.

There are many reasons why an organization would involve volunteers to assist in a sponsored event.  Many times, the expanse of the event demands more attention than the current paid staff can provide.  Sometimes it may be budgetary issues that limit the use of employees or employee time constraints due to personal responsibilities outside the organizational environment.Read:  Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Volunteers in Work SettingsRead:  Volunteers (from the National Council of Nonprofits)Interview an organization of your choice, but preferably not a church.  Find a large non-profit, or a large community event (a bike race, or marathon, or even the local symphony, library, or garden/conservatory)Develop a questionnaire of at least five (5) questions asking them for the reasons they use volunteers, including the benefits and risks associated with volunteers.Write a 2-3 page double-spaced summary describing the interview and noting any insights gained. Ensure that you include the questions you asked and their responses.Scholarly academic resources, textbooks, or other sources provided. Use of APA format is required.

TEXTBOOKS TO BE READ AND QUOTED IN THE PAPER1.  Crick, Robert. Outside the Gates: The Need for, Theology, History, and Practice of Chaplaincy Ministries. Oviedo: HigherLife Development Services, 2011. ISBN: 9781935245575. (READ CHAPTER 3 ) TO BE FOCUSED ON AND QUOTED2.  Wright, H. Norman. The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling; What to do and say when it matters most! Updated, Explained ed. edition, Ventura; Regal Books, 2014. ISBN: 9780764216343 {READ CHAPTERS 12 – 15) TO BE FOCUSED ON AND QUOTED.3. Find and quote relevant scriptures that you can find also.DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT PAPER INSTRUCTIONSThe student will post one thread of at least 490 words by Thursday of the assigned module: week.  For each thread, students must support their assertions with scholarly citations in Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate scholarly citation(s) in Turabian format. Acceptable sources include the Bible, course textbooks, and other scholarly sources. Scripture must be used as a source for your reasoning.DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED THOROUGHLY IN THE PAPER1.Compare and contrast caring versus comforting?2. Why is caring and comforting important to chaplaincy? Use scripture as a source for your reasoning.NOTE:Apply to do the paper only if you can access the reading materials above.

Volunteers often have lax attitudes because they don’t make project and goal timelines.  Providing guidance, interaction, encouragement and gratitude can assist in meeting those timelines. Additionally, recognition and reward programs can stimulate the urgency to participate at a more assertive level to meet demanding schedules.Review Chapter 5 – The New Breed by McKee & McKeeRead Chapter 13 – 365 Ideas for Recruiting, Retaining, Motivating, and Rewarding Your Volunteers by Sunny FaderWrite a 3-4 page paper summarizing ways to motivate and encourage volunteers, including the advantages of integrating reward programs.  Explain how this would work in your organization. And ensure the following points are addressed.Use of reward systems.Application of motivation and rewards to an organization.Motivation strategies.At least two academic sources support your ideas and methods.Use scholarly academic resourcesUse APA format.

Should be 4 pages in length.  The essay will highlight the central themes or issues of the reading, offer an evaluation of the approach, and then raise two questions for discussion.  Reading: Jason E. Vickers, Invocation and Assent (Chapters 3-5)

This essay needs to demonstrate that you are aware of the overall “story” of the history of Israel, including the main characters, key events and the theological significance of God’s relationship to Israel. For example, include the covenants, developments of sacred spaces (e.g., Tabernacle/Temple) and rituals and guidelines for the people (Laws, sacrifice).

Healthy teams exercise effective communication. Team productivity depends on members consistently communicate with one another. When teams communicate, they connect.Write a 2-3 page paper describing the communication in teams. You will want to explore the different kinds of communication in organizations and how communication plays an important role along with other areas you believe are important to communication in teams. Ensure the following points are addressed.Define different types of communicationExamine different ways teams communicateSupporting Scripture and quotes from at least two quality sources (with proper APA citation).Scholarly academic resources using APA format.

In this assignment, you will present a careful comparison of three English translations of a selected passage to your classmates. This will be the same passage that you identified in the Quiz: Passage Selection. The discussion thread will be compiled within the document found in the Resources section, a formatted document, and then posted as a thread. Download this document. The content of your formatted document should be pasted as a new thread in the Discussion area. You should also attach your completed document to the thread. Do not include page 1 of the document in either location (the thread or the attachment).**** This is the list from  Quiz: Passage Selection. *****Please select one of these approved passages and notify the professor of your choice by completing the Passage Selection Quiz.2 Corinthians 5:1-10Colossians 1:13-20Ephesians 2:1-10Romans 3:21-26Romans 8:1-8Philippians 2:1-11