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Assignment:
Teleology
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From the perspective of Christianity, what is the goal of religion? You might consider the Christian interpretation of the Old Testament, the teaching of Paul, the themes in the Book of Revelation, the Orthodox concept of mystical transformation, the teaching of Martin Luther, the significance of the Sacraments, etc.
Soteriology
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From the perspective of Christianity, what is the solution to "the problem"? You might consider the Christian interpretation of the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the teaching of Paul, the teaching of Martin Luther, the significance of the Sacraments, etc.
Hamartology
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From the perspective of Christianity, what is the basic problem which religion addresses? You might consider the Christian interpretation of the Old Testament, the life and ministry of Jesus, the Christian interpretation of the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Orthodox concept of mystical transformation, etc.
Ethics and Morality
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How does Christianity establish moral or ethical standards? You might consider the function of the Christian Canon (Old and New Testaments), the teaching of Jesus, the life and ministry of Jesus and its interpretation by Paul, the monastics, Martin Luther and other reformers, etc.
Anthropology
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From the perspective of Christianity, what does it mean to be "human"? You might consider the idea of the "Incarnation," the Orthodox concept of mystical transformation, the teaching of Jesus, etc.Bottom of Form
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Theology
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From the perspective of Christianity, who ... or what ... is "god"? You might consider the Christian interpretation of the Old Testament, the teachings of Jesus, the idea of the "Incarnation," etc.
Metaphysics
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From the perspective of Christianity, what is the nature of "reality"? You might consider the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, Paul's interpretation of the ministry of Jesus, the Orthodox concept of mystical transformation, etc.
Epistemology
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From the perspective of Christianity, how can human beings gain "knowledge"? You might consider the role of "revelation" or "divine inspiration," the role of the Old and New Testaments within Christianity, the role of the papacy in western Christianity or of the patriarchates in eastern Christianity, the role of the early Christian councils and the Creeds, etc.