The themes of authors, author-functions, and audiences have been pivotal for the last part of the class.
What is an “author”—as described by Roland Barthes and Michel Foucault—and what is the controversy surrounding “the death of the author”?
The prophetic ministry and the relevancy in the church today:Discuss?
Much of our class discussion on Doubt focused on analysis of Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn; however, Sister James plays an important role in the play as well. How would you describe her role, and why is it important to the play’s larger theme of doubt?
Choose only one of the following two video clips found in the module and describe what you found interesting, surprising, and/or important?
Why Wear Hijab? Ted Talk – YouTube Video
Orthodox Worship Space – YouTube Video
After watching the Faith Leader interview with either Imam Sekta or Rev. Ryan Johanning, what did you learn or find most interesting about what they had to say about being a Muslim or being a Christian?
To what extent and in what way is the Bible inspired?Discuss
Find a sacred or religious text about Lamentations and discuss why the excerpt is essential and what it means to you when thinking about Douglass and Lincoln.
How does the author argue, defend and develop? Ultimately, to what conclusions does the author come? This portion of the paper ought to be around 500 words. (20 points)
What new things did you learn from the book and what issues did the book leave unresolved for you? (15 points)
Be sure that the entire paper is well-written, edited for mistakes and clarity, and worthy of submission. (10 points)
Should chronic depression be considered/ classified as a mental illness?Discuss
After watching the video clip of Swami Tyagananda and reading the “Introduction” in our textbook God Is Not One.
What are your thoughts about the perspectives on religious diversity offered by Swami Tyagananda and Stephen Prothero? Are you more persuaded by Swami Tyagananda’s argument that all religions are true and that they are all answering the same basic questions? Or do you find Prothero’s argument that religions have important differences because they are different answers to different questions to be more convincing?
Swami Tyagananda claims that learning about different religions can deepen our own faith commitments and help us learn more about ourselves and our own religious traditions. Do you agree with his perspective? Why or why not?
https://tubitv.com/movies/593424/black-death?start=true
What is “Black Death”?
According to the Christians what is Black Death?
Who leads the Bishop’s envoy to the Godless village past the marsh?
What forms of occult practices and rituals are rumored to be in the village?
What is a Necromancer?
Name the different alternative belief systems that are found in the film?
Explain the myth story told by the Bishop’s envoy of how death was invited onto earth?
In what type of condition is the church found in the Godless village?
What did the convoy do before having dinner with the people found in the Godless village?
How is the Bishop’s envoy betrayed by the people in the Godless village?
What does the Necromancer want the Christian envoy to do for their freedom?
Which 3 things were included in the oath to renounce God?
Which of the Ten Commandments were mentioned in the film?
After his long journey did Osmund the monk ever return to God?
Have you ever been put into a position of defending your faith? If so explain how it made you feel. If not, explain why you think your faith has never been challenged?
