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Each essay needs to be 450-800 words a piece. Keep week number and question with the response. After each essay there needs to be a source page and they need to have in text citations.Week 8 October 14th -October 20thPrimitive Christian ChurchThe Historical JesusChristian ScripturesCritical Scholarshipfor week 7 read: Chapter 12in Invitation to World Religionspp. 411 – 436Chapter 12 Selected Readings from the World’s Religious Traditionspp. 129-156Chapter 2 pp. 38- 55 in Embarking Upon the Study of ReligionIn Sacred Readings:Infancy Gospel of Thomashttp://www.gnosis.org/library/inftoma.htmDidachehttp://www.thedidache.com/Learners will be required to watch various segments of: From Jesus to Christ (a PBS documentary on early Christianity). You may watch the online version by going to: www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religionorhttps://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=from+jesus+to…You may borrow or rent the video. Since this is a four-hour series, students will not be required to watch the entire video. Choose a segment or two that relate to the essays you will write. To get full credit for week 8 you will need to respond to the prompts in light of the information in the video addressing the historical/critical methods of scholarship. PBS also has a transcript of the documentary and site-map with text for the various segments. FYI: during the Summer of 2018 the video portion on the PBS site was not working. Use the You Tube link if PBS does not work.Answer any 3 of the following week 8 essays:Prompts for Week 8:1. What can we know factually about the historical Jesus? What are the limitations placed upon our knowledge? How can historical and critical study aid us in a more complete understanding of the Jesus tradition? Do you think it is possible that Christ was not a real person? If there are things about his life that are not historically true is the Jesus narrative that has been handed down to us enough? (Look at one of the Part I, segments: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 of the online version or one from Part I: Who was Jesus, Jesus’ Social Class, Jesus and Judaism, Jesus the Preacher in the video version.)2. Address the diversity within the Jewish community of the 1st century. Write something about the social, religious and political groups (Zealots, Essenes, Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians, Scribes, Priests, John the Baptist’s Group). You can do some additional outside research if you wish. Pick one or more, compare/contrast, or go beyond information presented in the series. (Look at a segment from Part I: segments 3, 4, 5, 11, orPart II segment 1 of the online version, ora segment from Part I : Jesus and Judaism, The Dead Sea Scrolls, John the Baptist and The Passion of Jesus, Part II: The First Revolt, or Part III: The Rock of Masada and the Rabbis in the video version.)3. Why do you think scholars have often suggested that St. Paul does more to influence the direction and theology of Christianity than Christ himself? Who is Paul’s ministry aimed at? How and why did he write these Epistles? What were the early communities that Paul addressed in his letters like? How does Paul’s Roman citizenship aid in his spread of the faith? (one of the Part I segments: 6, 7, 8, 9 of the online version or one of the Part II segments: The Apostle Paul, The Spread of Christianity, Jews and Gentiles, Peter & Paul in the video version.)4. Select one of the Gospel segments (Mark, Matthew, Luke or John) and answer the following questions. When was it written? Who wrote it? To whom (what group of Christians) was it written? How is it like or unlike the other Gospels? What are some of the major points that are emphasized in the Gospel and what does it tell us about Jesus? Why do these Gospels survive in their use today while other early Christian scripture do not? (one of the Part II segments: 2,3,4,5 of the online version or one segment in Part III : The Gospel According to Mark, The Gospel According to Matthew, The Gospel According to Luke, The Gospel According to John in the video version.)5. Address the issue of the great variety of Christian scriptures that do not make it into the Bible we use today. Who were the Gnostics? Why is our understanding of this group important to the larger understanding of the development of Christianity? What were some of the scriptures that did not survive the test of time (you may need to do a bit of outside research on this), why were they not included in the canon, and what type of pictures did they paint of Jesus? (one of the Part II segments: 7, 8, 10 of the online version or one of the Part IVsegments: Paganism and Ancient Rome, Discovery at Nag Hamadi, Bishop Irenaeus and the Canonical Gospels in the video version.)6. Write about the shape, direction and diversity of Christianity in the first three centuries. How does it migrate away from Judaism, yet preserve much of its tradition and theology? How do the Persecutions impact the development of Christianity? How big were the early communities, where were they located, and how did they practice their faith? What does the Roman Empire do to eventually change the direction of Christianity? (one of the Part II segments 8,9,10,11,12 of the online version or one from Part II of the video version: The First Followers and Building the Church also Part IV Pliny the Younger, Crime to be a Christian, Defining Christianity, Rule of the Emperor Decius, The Cross.)7. Choose one of the following movies or videos, view it and comment upon it using some of the historical and critical methods applied in the From Jesus to Christ series.Jesus & Paul (Documentary)The Robe (Early Christian, old classic)The Passion of the ChristThe Last Temptation of ChristQuo Vadis (early Christian, old, classic)Ben Hur (2016)In Search of PaulLife of Bryan (Monty Python’s parody)Essays for weeks 8 through 11 are due by November 12th (11:59 p.m.)You should send them directly to the professor through Blackboard. Please attach the 4 weeks of essays (10 total essays) in a single Microsoft Word file using the Assignment Submission tab within the Assignment section of the Blackboard menu. Be sure to number your questions, put them in order, and identify the week. Don’t forget to include your sources or bibliography.Please submit all questions together in one attachment. Do not create an attachment or folder for each question or week. Number them, separate them by week and put all 4 weeks in one single attachment._________________________________________________________________________________________________Week9October 21st -October 27thIslamfor week 9 read: Chapter13in Invitation to World ReligionsChapter 13 Selected Readings from the World’s Religious TraditionsIn Sacred Readings:Quran – (opening chapter)http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/yaq/yaq001.htmHadiths – (Concerning the Holy Day)http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/bukhari/bh2/bh2_03…http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/bukhari/bh2/bh2_00…Answer any 2 of the following week 9 essays:Prompts:You may use any resources at your disposal. List your sources at the end of each essay.Most of the answers to these questions are directly addressed in your text. Appropriately cite any sources if you are quoting or closely borrowing from an author’s text(physical or electronic). Suggested length is 2 or more pages per question (450-800 words).1. Outline some of the prime directives (major beliefs)in Islam along with a description of some of the major branches.2.What was your reaction to the Sacred Readings the Quran and Hadith ? Do thesewritings make senses in light of what you have learned out Islamic theology and spirituality?3. Answer Review Question# 4 and Further Reflection question # 1 on pages 521-2 in Invitation to World Religions.4. Write an essay about Sufism (you might need to do some additional outside research).5. You could also write an essay about Islam religious architecture (again requiring some additional outside research).6. Research the Nation of Islam and write an essay about it.Helpful Video on Islamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEqqvAJb-6gEssays for weeks 8 through 11 are due by November 12th (11:59 p.m.)You should send them directly to the professor through Blackboard. Please attach all theessays in a single Microsoft Word file using the Assignment Submission tab within the Assignment section of the Blackboard menu. Be sure to number your questions, put them in order, and identify the week. Don’t forget to include your sources or bibliography.Please submit both questions together in one attachment. Do not create an attachment or folder for each question or week. Number them, separate them by week and put all the essays in one single attachment._________________________________________________________________________________________________Week10October 28th -November 3rdMedieval ChristianityProtestant ReformationChristian Denominationalismfor week 10 read: Chapter 12in Invitation to World Religionspp. 436 – 463Chapter 12 Selected Readings from the World’s Religious Traditions pp. 157 – 168Chapters 4 and 5 Embarking Upon the Study of ReligionIn Sacred Readings:Prayers of St. Bernardhttp://www.liturgies.net/saints/bernard/prayers#me…Answer any 2 of the following Part I week 10 essays (numbers 1 – 7)Answer one question from Part II(questions 8 – 11) using the EmbarkingUpon the Study of Religion TextPrompts:You may use any resources at your disposal. List your sources at the end of each essay.Not all the answers to these questions are directly addressed in your text. Appropriately cite any sources if you are quoting or closely borrowing from an author’s text (physical or electronic). Suggested length is 2 or more pages per question (450 to 800 words).Part I1.Pick any two Christian medieval monastic groups (Benedictines, Cistercians, Carthusians, Augustinians, Premontrastentians, Franciscan friars or Dominican friars, etc.) and write an essay comparing and contrasting their origins, development, and practices. You may also pick lay religious or heretical groups like the Beghards, Beguines, Waldensians, Cathari, Dolcinites, Hussites, Lollards, Humilati, etc.2.Outline the growth and development of Christianity in any one area outside Western Europe or North America (Japan, China, Africa, Russia, Mexico, South America, Caribbean, etc.).3.Write an essay about Eastern Orthodoxy including aspects that you have found interesting and essential to a balanced discussion.4. Choose two early reform Christian groups (i.e. Lutheran, Anglican, Calvinist, Anabaptist, Puritan, Methodist, etc.) from 1500 to 1800 and compare or contrast various aspects of their worship life, belief, philosophy and disagreement with the medieval Christian tradition.5. Select two groups after 1800 and write an essay similar in intent to # 4, including reasons for their further separation from mainstream Christianity.6. Choose one non-Christian contemporary movement and trace its history, philosophy, and practices.7. Choose a popular film, documentary or PBS production that contains Christian themes from the early middle ages to the modern period. View it, summarize it, comment upon it, and after doing a little bit of research situate it within its proper historical and theological context. (Please make it a minimum of 4 pages and attempt to move beyond merely a summary of the film or documentary.) If the video is part of a multi-hour series you may watch all or just part of it. Below you’ll find a list of possible suggestions but do not feel compelled to choose from this list only:The Name of the Rose (Medieval Monastic Murder Mystery with Sean Connery & Christian Slater)Luther (2003)Black Robe (Jesuits)The Mission (Spanish Missionaries)Brother Sun Sister Moon (Medieval, Franciscan)Agnes of GodMass Appeal (‘70’s Roman Catholicism)The Jesus Experience (Global Christianity)The Jesus Factor (George Bush & Religion)StigmataTime ChangerBreaking the Silence: The Story of the Sisters at DeSales HeightsJesus CampJesus of MontrealPurple Triangles (Jehovah Witnesses & Holocaust)Joan of Arc (numerous versions)A Man for All Seasons (Reformation, old classic)The Song of Bernadette (Marian Apparitions, older film)Becket (Medieval, classic)Inherit the Wind (Scopes Monkey Trial)RomeroThereseThe Shoes of the FishermanThe Apostle (Evangelical Preaching, w/Robert Duval)Monsieur Vincent (St. Vincent DePaul)Battle for the MindsDogmaThe Holy Ghost People (1967- snake handling Christians)Marjo (child evangelist)Brigham Young: Architect of FaithMerton (Trappist Monk, biography)The Shakers (PBS)Christianity: The First Thousand Years (A& E, pick 2 segments)Kingdom of HeavenChristianity: The Second Thousand Years (A& E, pick 2 segments)Pillars of the Earth (medieval mini-series)The Amish (American Experience)The Mormons (PBS)http://www.pbs.org/mormons/view/Love Free or DieTruth Prevails: The Underlying Faith of Jan HusSister Aimee (American Experience, PBS)Part II (using our Embarking Upon the Study of Religion text)8. Look at the origin of the academic study of religion by Christian scholars. Trace some of the early history and reasons for the scholarly pursuit. Why did this come about in a Christian context in Western Europe? Look at some of the developments in the field of Philosophy ( 1700’s & 1800’s) that led up to the ways we began to look at our own religion as well as the religions of others.9. Why do you think the early academic study of religion in the 1800’s was multidisciplinary. Write about how his came to be and give some of your own opinion on the matter.10. How is The Study of Religion different from Philosophy and Theology? How is it the same? Reflect on some of the major early figures who shaped The Study of Religion.11. We looked at the use of the Historical/Critical Method in our chapter on Christianity. Write about some of the leading figures (persons) from the 1800’s and 1900’s who helped developed this way of studying scripture. Trace some of the important developments.Essays for weeks 8 through 11 are due by November 12th (11:59 p.m.)You should send them directly to the professor through Blackboard. Please attach theessays in a single Microsoft Word file using the Assignment Submission tab within the Assignment section of the Blackboard menu. Be sure to number your questions, put them in order, and identify the week. Don’t forget to include your sources or bibliography.Please submit all questions together in one attachment. Do not create an attachment or folder for each question or week. Number them, separate them by week and put them in one single attachment._____________________________________________________________________Week11November 4th –November 10thSikhismBaha’ifor week 11 read: Chapter 13 and pages 559 -561 inInvitation to World ReligionsSikhism Adi Granth – Shri Guru Granth Sahib: Sohilahttp://www.sacred-texts.com/skh/granth/gr04.htmAnswerany 2 questions for week 11Prompts:You may use any resources at your disposal. List your sources at the end of each essay.Most of the answers to these questions are directly addressed in your text. Appropriately cite any sources if you are quoting or closely borrowing from an author’s text(physical or electronic). Suggested length is 2 or more pages per question (450-800 words).1. Trace the history and philosophy of the Sikh faith.2. Answer questions 1 & 4 of the Review Questions and # 3 For Further Reflection at the end of the Sikhism Chapter on page 241 in Invitation to World Religions.4. What are your thoughts on Baha’i? How did the movement begin and continue to sustain itself into the modern period.5. What aspects of the notion of “God” do Sikhs share with Baha’i ? As both religions are influenced by Islam, how might their ideas of the divine compare with Christians and Jews.You might consider looking at the following video for help with your essay on Sikhism:Interesting Videos on SikhismVideos on Bahaihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aX0JEdH1xghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJTt_y8xeUEssays for weeks 8 through 11 are due by November 12th (11:59 p.m.)You should send them directly to the professor through Blackboard. Please attach the 4 weeks of essays (10 total essays) in a single Microsoft Word file using the Assignment Submission tab within the Assignment section of the Blackboard menu. Be sure to number your questions, put them in order, and identify the week. Don’t forget to include your sources or bibliography.Please submit both questions together in one attachment. Do not create an attachment or folder for each question. Number them, separate them by week and put all 4 weeks in one attachment.
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