Social science

1.    Seth and reincarnationWhat happens when we die?  There are many possible answers to that question, and each of them solves some problems and perhaps creates other.  Here some examples of what I mean:Atheists solve the problem by saying that there is no life after death.  We’re on our own to build whatever world we want.  True, there is no answer to the question of the injustice of life.  Good people, bad people, and all the rest of us, will have the same end, and there is nobody keeping score.  There is no savior to reward the good or topunish the wicked.Christians believe in an after-life in which all wrongs on earth are righted.  Jesus offers the famous parable of the Last Judgment (Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25), where those who are compassionate to the poor and suffering will sit on the right hand of Jesus, while those who lacked compassion will experience some pretty bad things.Muslims have a similar belief in an after-life in which wrongs are righted.In the Eastern world, there is a strong belief in an after-life, and a belief that each of us will return to this earth to make up for what we failed to do this time around.  For example, instead of an eternal heaven and hell, as in Christianity, bad people live lives on this earth that are pretty unpleasant, perhaps to give them the message that they need to be better to get a better life on the next go-round.  This has some interesting results.  If I see a poor person, for example, should I help them or let them suffer?  Or should I help them and assure that I will have a better next life.So here’s the  prompt: First of all, what is Seth’s teaching?  Is reincarnation a mode of reward and punishment? Are past lives really past?  Are they going on right now?  What about future lives? Do they exist right now?  How does reincarnation solve some of the problem we’ve suggested above and how, perhaps, does it create new ones?  (Maybe it doesn’t.)In other words, your first possible topic is to write an interesting paper explaining and analyzing Seth’s teachings on reincarnation, demonstrating a knowledge of what he says, and an awareness of how they fit in the rest of Seth’s teachings.

Textbook will be provided for reflection questionsReflection Questions following Chapter 8. The Problem of Evil- Richard Kenneth Adkins1. Explain how the events of Augustine’s early life influenced his understanding of evil.2. Explain the problem of evil. Include in your answer how Augustine attempted to reconcile his understanding of evilwith the goodness of God.3. How do you define and understand the problem of evil? Compare and contrast your understanding with that of St.Augustine

Policy analysis is about finding out what governments do, why they do it, and what difference those activities make.  One result of that process is considering the termination of a program.  However, this is not an easy process.(1) Why are government programs seldom terminated?  Provide at least three reasons in your response.(2) Please present an example of a government program that should have been terminated and explain how it may have survived (think about stakeholders and their interests).

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Review chapters as needed: Molloy, M. (2020). Experiencing the world’s religions: Tradition, challenge, and change (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill. Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson) For this assignment you are required to sit down for a conversation with someone whose religious identity differs from your own, which I identify as Christian. The purpose of this exercise is for one to engage with someone else in a conversation about religion different from their own religion. That means that you will not only ask questions, but you will hopefully answer questions about your own beliefs, as well. Please note atheist and agnostic are not acceptable choices for your assignment as neither is recognized as a religion. Before meeting with your partner, review the above article for this activity, “Talking About Religion – How to Do It Right” (link in Required Resources), for some guidance on how to engage in conversations about religion. You may also wish to share this information with your partner, if needed. In this assignment, you will listen to the ideas of someone whom you identify as religiously “other.” You will share your own ideas (though to a lesser extent) and report on what you learned about this other religion, including your partner’s beliefs and how those beliefs compare to your own religious upbringing and/or current practice. The report should describe the major topics of discussion (below) and a detailed summary of what you learned. Your final essay should include all of the following: Introduction: Provide some cultural and historical context for the religious tradition of your conversation partner. Include why you chose this religion and person. (It is important that you do some research before you have your conversation so that you ask informed questions that come from genuine interest.) This should not be a long section of the essay. Describe your conversation partner’s beliefs. Include the following 8 elements of religion from Week 1: Belief system. Several beliefs fit together into a complete and systematic interpretation of the universe and the place of humans in it; it explains a religion’s worldview. Highlight the most important. Community. How are the belief system and its ideals practiced as a group of believers who come together? How do they come together? Central myths. Stories that express the religious beliefs and history of a religion and give it meaning through retelling and/or re-enacting (e.g., major events in the life of Krishna, the enlightenment of Buddha, death and resurrection of Jesus, Mohammed’s escape from Mecca, Israelite’s escape through the Red Sea, and so on). Ritual. Ceremonies and/or Rites that enrich beliefs. Ethics. Rules about human behavior which are often believed to be given by a supernatural realm (God) or socially generated guidelines. Characteristic emotional experiences. Some emotions associated with religion are dread, guilt, awe, mystery, devotion, conversion, “rebirth,” liberation, ecstasy bliss, inner peace. Material expressions. Physical elements like statues, paintings, musical compositions, instruments, objects like incense, flowers, clothing, architecture or sacred places. Sacredness/Holiness. A distinction is made between what is ordinary and what is sacred through use of a different language or ceremony or clothing or acts of reverence. Certain objects, actions, people and places may share or express sacredness/holiness (e.g., receiving communion, Mecca, an altar, a shrine, the Dali Lama, menorah). Identify any conflicts between the stated beliefs of their tradition and their personal beliefs. After hearing your partner’s description, explain whose theory of the origin of religions (Week 1) you think offers the best explanation for his/her religion? What challenges can your partner identify that their religious tradition faces in the modern world? Do they feel that their tradition is responding positively? Explain. Examine if the tradition is focused on belief (orthodoxy) or behavior (orthopraxis). Compare your partner’s beliefs and practices to your own religious upbringing and/or current practice. This is to be done in the report not as a debate with your partner. Conclusion: Conclude with your personal reaction to this experience and any additional questions that came up after your conversation. This is a formal academic paper, so pay careful attention to the basics of writing a good English composition, to essay structure, and complete APA. In addition to outside sources, make sure to reference your textbook and/or lesson. Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 1000-1200 words (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (Cite textbook/lesson and a minimum of 1 outside scholarly source.) Page or paragraph for in-text citations

At the end of each chapter, there are critical thinking exercises.  Choose ONE question from each chapter and submit your answer here. Chapter 24:    1. Can the spread of modern ideas and technology be compar3ed tot he Renaissance in Europe?    2. In view of the decline of Rome and the fragmentation of the Islamic Caliphate, has political control over large   expanses of territory always been beneficial to imperial powers?    3. Did religion and political ideology plat as important a role in the West’s challenges to the Russian, Ottoman, and Qing empires as Christianity and Islam did in the dissolution of the Roman Empire? Chapter 25:    1. How did the different colonial experiences of Western Hemisphere nations influence their political and economic pathways after independence? How did differences in climate and the natural environment affect the nations of the Western Hemisphere? How did slavery and free immigration affect the Western Hemisphere?

Please use the same source… An introduction, stating your research question (it’s ok if this has evolved over the semester), and explaining why it is interesting and important A review of the existing literature on this question, and how your research would add to that literature A “preliminary results” or “methodological preparation” section, reflecting what you learned from your pilot/practice projects A “proposed research” section laying out a specific, achievable research plan, including an explanation of why this research is the best possible way to answer your specific research question, realistic details on how you will gain access to your research site/interviewees/survey data, what you will do with them (ethnography for how long in what way ? What will you ask in interviews ? How will you analyze the survey data ? etc.) A limitations & challenges section where you anticipate possible challenges and limitations and explain how you hope to overcome them, or why they are not fatal flaws in your research design A conclusion explaining how the results of your research will add to the discipline of leadership studies and maybe even benefit society in some way

Module Code: CTU 501 (Dr Tukasi). Essay Question 1. Critically Discuss the definition and sources of Christian Theology Word Count: 2500 1. Introduction: This is where you lay out what the essay is all about and what you intend to achieve. The problems to be addressed in this essay. 2.Definition of Theology: Focus on at least three or four definitions that have been put forward by the theologians/scholars. Explain what you understand by each definition you choose to mean in your own words. Identify what you find helpful with each definition and what you think that each definition has overlooked or ignored. 3. How would you have as a individual define theology and why. 4. What are the sources of theology Include at least 10 References/source Assignment 2. Module Code: CTU 502 (Dr. Marvin) Using the WH method, (Who, When, Where and What), provide the Exegetical Analysis for the following passages: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. Word Count: 2500 INSTRUCTIONS: Analyse the following…! 1. What is the background to the letter and meaning of head covering b). What was the issue of Morality, causing Division morality 2. Why is Paul repeatedly trying to get the church United 3. Where is the geographical Location 4. When was the Date of the Letter Provide at least 10 References/ sources for this essay.

·       Introduction with description of genre, intended audience, and authors known for their work in this genre.  GENRES EXPLORED: Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Picture Books, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels, Informational Text. o   Identify your two example texts (books) and note any awards received ·       Discussion of key elements commonly found in this genre (include supporting details/examples): o   Character & Character Development o   Plot Patterns o   Setting o   Theme o   Physical layout/illustrations (if applicable) ·       Identify and discuss how a minimum of three of the following social elements are amplified in this genre: o   Race o   Ethnicity o   Class o   Home Language o   Religion/Spiritual Affiliation o   Gender roles & expression o   Sexual orientation o   Non traditional families o   Ability o   Immigration o   Settler Colonialism ·       Address two of these guiding questions: o   In what ways might this genre influence the moral development of children? o   What are some criteria you would use to choose books in this genre? o   In what ways does this genre reflect the values and culture of the time in which it originated? o   In what ways have works in this genre proven to be problematic?  o   How would you use it in your classroom? o   Explain ways this genre connects to at least one other genre studied in this course. Give specific examples ·       Conclusion  o   why you chose to focus on this genre o   connection to other genres we’ve studied ·       Works Cited-APA  o   Include citations for resources you use in this paper – Use APA format

1. Identify, define, and discuss one direct client skill/strategy you found helpful this semester in your professional role. ( use the listening skill)2. Discuss how you applied the above skill/strategy.  Your discussion must be specific and concrete.  You must also include theory (research) in your discussion in order to provide deeper insight.3. Paper must be typed, double-space.· Reference page must be included.  Paper will be reduced by ½ grade if reference page is not included.· APA citation style must be used.

-Your task is to go to a place with good activity (given COVID, this could be a park and you observe scenery/nature, an online video of a live event, etc. don’t put yourself in harms way). You are to take field notes on everything you can possibly observe for 1 hour. Think about the following as you prepare for this: 1) What is the general atmosphere of the scene? 2) What does the site look like (describe all that you see from movement of people to physical structures, etc.). 3) What does the site sound like? Smell like? (if live/in the environment) 4) Take observations of everything you witness related to human interaction/involvement (anything you see, hear, etc.). The challenge and task here is to really open up your senses to the max capacity. We tend to turn off all non-necessary information as we reach maturity due to the flood of marketing advertisements and nonsense we experience in daily life. Forget that and turn it all on! You will scan in copies of your field notes from the 1 hour observation session and also write a reflection piece in Microsoft Word that discusses the following: 1) What was the experience like? Was it exhausting/draining? 2) What challenges did you face as you completed the task? 3) Anything funny happen while observing? 4) Do you notice yourself paying more attention to things in daily life after this exercise? 5) What is the most significant thing you will take away from doing this?