Queer theology has developed in a period of increased acceptance of diversity in Western culture. While homophobia remains a relevant factor in queer theology‚ hostility and intolerance is increasingly being pushed to the margins. In this context the development of theologies of liberation has afforded queer approaches a voice. This must be tempered with the reality of inclusiveness‚ because the greater the recognition‚ the greater its effect on oppressing those that continue to sit at its margins
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Christian theology. Unlike the dogmas that define the theology of trinity and incarnation and bring unity to Christian understanding‚ the theology of atonement has many different views that are widely held. The theology of atonement is one of the most important for Christians to understand‚ as it shapes our images of God‚ our understanding of salvation and how we are saved. In this essay‚ I will be looking at different theories of atonement and how they make a difference to our theology of salvation
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Committee on Ministry October 1‚ 2012 Committee on Ministry Kansas-Oklahoma Conference Part One Personal Theology “Theology of Community” In this paper‚ I am going to share my ideas of theology. I believe that one of the biggest mistakes I made in the past was that I was afraid of being rejected‚ so I wrote a theology paper and tried to give the previous COM what I thought they wanted to hear instead of what was truly inside of me. Fortunately for me
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Book Critique Alister McGrath‚ Christianity’s Dangerous Idea Name of Student: Jose Rodriguez Student ID: L25122679 Class: CHHI 525-BO7 Instructor’s Name: Dr. Douglas Mann Date Submitted: 06/20/2012 Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Book Content a. History of the Protestant Reformation b. How Protestantism Manifested c. The Transformation and how its view today III. Protestantism in America d. Great Awakening IV. Conclusion V. Bibliography
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Reflection Paper (Chapter 5) 1. Consider the rich spiritual suggestion in Genesis 1:3‚ where light was the first thing created by God. Reflect to the importance given to light in this account. How important is light in your life today? Personally‚ I think the main reason why light was the first thing ever created because it what brings beauty to all other creations because without Light‚ there is only darkness. Light‚ for me‚ also symbolizes the Word of God that is what made everything‚ including
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significant attention in the recent literature: the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation‚ and views on the nature of atonement. 1. Philosophy and Christian Theology Before we begin‚ it is worthwhile to consider in brief the general relationship between philosophy and Christian religious dogma. In the history of Christian theology‚ philosophy has sometimes been seen as a natural complement to theological reflection‚ while at other times the advocates for the two disciplines have regarded each
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Luke Savidge Linda Peacore Systematic Theology 10.28.2011 Manana: Christian Theology From A Hispanic Perspective Manana: Christian Theology From A Hispanic Perspective examines the basic ideas and concepts of Christian theology through the lens of the Hispanic culture. Justo Gonzalez‚ who writes the book‚ is a Cuban immigrant who feels as though the world in which he grew up helps him understand not only the Hispanic culture better‚ but theology and how it relates to Hispanics. Gonzalez explores
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IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE FAMILY MINISTRY IN YOUR CHURCH A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF RELIGION IN CANDIDACY FOR COMPLETION OF THE FAMILY THEOLOGY 330 COURSE BY JOSH MERRITT CAPE CORAL‚ FL AUGUST‚ 2013 Family Theology. The term itself sparks a certain curiosity‚ enthusiasm‚ and fear in so many of us. In fact‚ our post modernistic culture nearly proscribes the family in lieu of individualism and the "earned"
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Luther and Jürgen Moltmann‚ state their viewpoints and opinions of theology of the cross and what role they play in Christian lives. In this essay‚ a summarization of Luther’s understanding of the theology of the cross is followed by Moltmann’s perspective‚ then comparing and contrasting their notions and giving an opinion on which idea is better. Martin Luther’s understanding of theology of the cross is understood as: “the theology which is guided by the knowledge that God’s activity on out behalf
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Course Syllabus THEO 530 Systematic Theology II Course Description A course completing the study of systematic theology with special attention given to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ‚ the Holy Spirit‚ salvation‚ the church‚ and last things. Such issues as nature and extent of salvation‚ the origin‚ nature and future of the church‚ and the eternal state are explored. Rationale In relation to God‚ these doctrines are those that detail His work to glorify Himself in His
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