OUTDATED Christian Theology, Common Theological Concepts, proposed SSPBCF per...EmadfHABIB2
This document presents a first draft of a proposed framework for conceptualizing topics in Christian theology from a "Structure, State, Principle, Behavior, Context, Function" (SSPBCF) perspective. The framework consists of a diagram mapping theological topics according to the SSPBCF model. The document notes that the diagram is meant as a very preliminary draft and is not intended to be professionally rigorous. It provides high-level definitions of the SSPBCF categories as they might apply to theological topics but acknowledges that more refinement is needed. The overall purpose is to experiment with applying a systems modeling approach to understanding concepts in Christian theology.
OUTDATED Christian Theology, Common Theological Concepts, proposed SSPBCF per...EmadfHABIB2
This document presents a first draft of a proposed framework for conceptualizing topics in Christian theology from a "Structure, State, Principle, Behavior, Context, Function" (SSPBCF) perspective. The framework consists of a diagram mapping theological topics according to the SSPBCF model. The document notes that the diagram is meant as a very preliminary draft and is not intended to be professionally rigorous. It provides high-level definitions of the SSPBCF categories as they might apply to theological topics but acknowledges that more refinement is needed. The overall purpose is to experiment with applying a systems modeling approach to understanding concepts in Christian theology.
This document outlines the learning objectives and content for a course on world religions and belief systems. The course aims to help students understand the historical contexts of nine major faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism - as well as appreciate their similarities and differences to promote mutual understanding. Students are expected to demonstrate comprehension of their own faith as well as others.
This is a study of Jesus being no respecter of persons. He treated all people with equal respect and care and did not have any prejudice against certain people that made Him treat them differently.
OUTDATED Christian Theology, Common Theological Concepts, proposed SSPBCF per...EmadfHABIB2
This document presents a first draft of a proposed framework for conceptualizing topics in Christian theology from a "Structure, State, Principle, Behavior, Context, Function" (SSPBCF) perspective. The framework consists of a diagram mapping theological topics according to the SSPBCF model. The document notes that the diagram is meant as a very preliminary draft and is not intended to be professionally rigorous. It provides high-level definitions of the SSPBCF categories as they might apply to theological topics but acknowledges that more refinement is needed. The overall purpose is to experiment with applying a systems modeling approach to understanding concepts in Christian theology.
OUTDATED Christian Theology, Common Theological Concepts, proposed SSPBCF per...EmadfHABIB2
This document presents a first draft of a proposed framework for conceptualizing topics in Christian theology from a "Structure, State, Principle, Behavior, Context, Function" (SSPBCF) perspective. The framework consists of a diagram mapping theological topics according to the SSPBCF model. The document notes that the diagram is meant as a very preliminary draft and is not intended to be professionally rigorous. It provides high-level definitions of the SSPBCF categories as they might apply to theological topics but acknowledges that more refinement is needed. The overall purpose is to experiment with applying a systems modeling approach to understanding concepts in Christian theology.
This document outlines the learning objectives and content for a course on world religions and belief systems. The course aims to help students understand the historical contexts of nine major faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism - as well as appreciate their similarities and differences to promote mutual understanding. Students are expected to demonstrate comprehension of their own faith as well as others.
This is a study of Jesus being no respecter of persons. He treated all people with equal respect and care and did not have any prejudice against certain people that made Him treat them differently.
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Slide Number 1Slide Number 2
1
Thinking Theologically (“Worldviewishly”) about Leadership
(Questions Adapted from Dr. Robert Kurka)
Questions to be asked about almost any issue:
1. How is this issue related to God’s original (“good”) creation?
2. How has this issue been affected (corrupted) by the Fall? (What are the
dimensions of “fallenness”—morally, ecologically, spiritually, politically,
economically, etc?)
3. In what ways has Christ redeemed this issue? In what ways is it yet to be
redeemed?
4. How is this issue being redemptively addressed? By the culture? By the church?
What are the limitations in such approaches? What are the “worldview
presuppositions” governing these approaches? (Research these; Truth and
accuracy matters!)
5. How should this issue be addressed redemptively by God’ people? (the prophetic
element). Does the Bible give any clear examples and/or analogies for
addressing this in a godly manner?
6. How will God eschatalogically redeem this issue? How does this future
perspective condition our present responses and strategies?
2
Thinking Theologically (“Worldviewishly”) about Leadership
(Adapted from Dr. Guy Saffold, Theology of Leadership, TEDS, 2007)
1. How is leadership related to God’s original (“good”) creation?
--Genesis 1:26-28 (His Triune image and His cultural mandate to man)
a. Trinitarian Leadership:
• Among leaders there ought to be unity yet diversity.
• At the human level there should be multiple, not singular, leadership
among God’s people.
• Leadership is neither hierarchical nor organizational; it is relational.
• Power struggles, jealousy, and competition have no place; they destroy
relationship.
• Relationship, not the tasks of organization, should be the glue that holds
human beings together.
• The final goal should be to direct people to the Triune God, not to the
leader or the organization. (In John 17 each gives glory to another.)
• The possibility of “shared authority” flows from the model of the Trinity.
• Though we are all brothers and sisters before Him, we have unique roles
and contributions to make.
• Respect for one another and dependence upon God are the qualities that
mark our character as spiritual.
• Leaders must be listeners and learners. If the Holy Spirit in ...
This religious book contains two parts: Celestial Charts and an Encyclical by the writer Leandro. Part I contains 7 celestial charts that discuss religious topics like redemption, faith, resurrection, and the power of God's word as revealed in the Bible. Part II is an encyclical by Leandro that discusses the power of God's word as imagined or psychographed by prophets and apostles, and argues that the Bible constitutes a sacred doctrine of salvation despite the existence of other religious beliefs that see it differently. The book presents the Bible as a divine work revealed through supernatural means that can bring salvation to humanity.
Final Paper, Essay Proposal, & Outline·The final essay should .docxcharlottej5
Final Paper, Essay Proposal, & Outline
·
The final essay should be about
6-7 pages
in length
·
The focus of this essay will be to state, explain, develop, and defend a particular thesis based upon some theme in philosophy of religion related to the texts we’ve been reading.
·
The thesis needs to make some specific
claim
(or closely interrelated set of claims) about some topic or theme that we’ve touched on this term, (see list of possible topics below).
·
This claim needs to be stated clearly, explained carefully, fully developed in relation to the kinds of arguments and objections we’ve encountered in texts, by at least two different authors, and defended with philosophical arguments and reasons drawing upon texts we’ve read, ideas of your own, and your own experiences and beliefs.
·
Be sure to relate the theme of your essay to our lives. Why does this claim matter? What difference does it make if you’re right about the thesis?
Topics:
Possible theses can respond to the following topics…
·
Is it appropriate to claim that there is only one true religion?
(Please don’t pick this one, if your answer is “no…”).
·
Do all religions share some common core, so that differences don’t really matter?
·
Does the existence of evil and suffering logically disprove a good all-powerful God?
(Please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…”)
·
Does the amount and kind of evil and suffering count against the existence of God? Is any evil truly pointless?
(Again, please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…”)
·
Does claiming we cannot know whether any evil is pointless also entail that we cannot know (apart from divine revelation) that God really intends our good?
·
Is it possible for God to make genuinely free creatures who are guaranteed never to do wrong (Please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…” either).
·
Is evil and suffering in the world justified by bringing a greater good?
(Please don’t choose this one, if your answer is “no…”).
·
Does Christian belief in the incarnation, suffering, , death, and resurrection of Jesus make a difference for the problem of evil and suffering?
·
What is the nature of evil? Is it a “thing” in this world or is it merely the privation of good?
·
Do even secular values (moral, political, social, etc.) function ultimately in a kind of religious way? What are the limits of tolerance?
·
How can a loving God judge evil and how can God allow some people to choose an ultimate destiny that ends in their own destruction (i.e. Hell)?
·
If Darwinian explanations of the natural order of the world are true, does that exclude the existence of God or make God’s existence superfluous
(Please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…”).
·
If Darwinian explanations of the natural order of the world are true, what does that suggest about the nature of divine providence and God’s relation to the creation?
(Please try not to pick this one; thank you)
.
We’ve begun exploring the difference between science and religion .docxhelzerpatrina
We’ve begun exploring the difference between science and religion and facts and beliefs in the discussion threads along with the Week 1 reflection paper on beliefs. This thread explores what spiritual growth means (need compelling definitions from those quality sources) and how are discussions fit. The images of rooms in a house or possible paths to take or a journey and our work in this thread deepens the central point of a religious quest as growing spiritually.
In week five the concept of biblical literalism is examined in regards to an informed, living Word of God foundation, which is not easy, nor short term, nor isolated is the mature, experienced, and prayerful interpretation of Sacred Scriptures. But this is one of several points that we should note and then study in reference to a mature faith and biblical studies. (This is a good point to include in the Week 3 Written Assignment!) (Biology is another point to relate to our work!) Just as we were born small, defenseless, incapable of speech and had the capacity for understanding but knew nothing, human development (each of us) needed to physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually needed to grow, deepen, and progress through stages that take time. See Kohlberg’s Model of Moral Development that might provide some insights in graphical form.
Also, check out the lecture for this week to aid in our work.
Thoughts and sources, class?
1
Religious Quest – RELS 1325
Rev. Paul Hudec, PhD
Week 3 Written Assignment (quiz/journal, etc.)
This assignment will provide evidence regarding mastery of the important concepts of the material through the end of this portion of the course including references (sources) as they refer to each item below. This is a formal paper which is different from the Week 1 informal, reflection paper. Citations linked to sources are required in each of the following topics.
Organize the paper with a header or section title and (you can use single-spacing rather than double-spacing if you’d like) with any references to the text and other sources identified as footnotes or as endnotes or in a proper documentation style at the end of this short paper.
This is not a memory test or assessment on persons, places, or things, but on the quality sources discovered and the material these sources provided along with insights gained in the discussions that logically flow from these sources.
What expert and professional sources have you found in these first three weeks that aid your efforts in this course Religious Quest and how have they helped (list each and what insights have they provided)?
What is the religious quest and how do the attributes of God as discussed in the discussion threads fit within that quest?
What is spiritual growth and what models were explored in the discussion threads?
How does science inform the religious quest?
Each answer to the above questions should be at least ½ page (single-spaced or 1 full page if doub ...
The document discusses themes from a biblical literature workshop, including wisdom, prayer, and dealing with suffering. It covers topics like the problem of evil, different understandings of God, and assignments involving personal reflection papers connecting the Bible's perspective to one's own worldview. Students are asked to read sections of Genesis and 1 Corinthians and complete a reaction paper on a life after death survey.
Follow the same 7-step pattern to write body paragraph 2Step ShainaBoling829
Follow the same 7-step pattern to write body paragraph 2:
Step 1- Assertion:
Step 2- Explanation:
Step 3- Evidence:
Step 4- Discussion:
Step 5- Evidence:
Step 6- Discussion:
Step 7- Connection:
Follow the same 7-step pattern to write body paragraph 3:
Step 1- Assertion:
Step 2- Explanation:
Step 3- Evidence:
Step 4- Discussion:
Step 5- Evidence:
Step 6- Discussion:
Step 7- Connection:
Psychoactive Drugs 1
A previously healthy 16-years-old girl was found unconscious late at night following a domestic argument. When examined on admission, she was hyperventilating, responded to painful stimuli, and had dilated pupil which responded to light. The rest of the physical examination was unremarkable. Her urine was negative for glucose and ketone and the rest of the laboratory analysis are in table one.
1) Comment on the clinical picture and the laboratory results
2) Is there are any other laboratory investigations would you consider? Also, why?
3) What is the most likely diagnosis?
Today:
• Methods of Definition
Homework
Q & A
S. Zhou
S. Zhou
Round, red (appearance)
Provide vitamin A, keep one healthy (function)
Similar to mango – vitamin A (compare )
Different from banana – vitamin C (contrast)
Originated in Central Asia (history)
More… …
1. Historical origin
2. Contrast/comparison
3. Functions (what it does; why it is important)
4. Causes and/or effects
5. Characteristics or qualities
6. Appearance (what is looks like)
7. Process (How it works)
8. Analogy (metaphor)
9. Connotation (associations and emotions)
10. Examples/stories
S. Zhou. Partly adapted from Lecture Notes by Dewsbury, M.
10 Methods of Definition
S. Zhou
Three Body Paragraphs ( 7 steps for each)
• Assertion
• Explanation
• Evidence 1
• Discussion
• Evidence 2
• Discussion
• Connection
S. Zhou
One of the following:
• Historical origin
• Comparison
• Contrast
• Assertion
• Explanation
• Evidence 1
• Discussion
• Evidence 2
• Discussion
• Connection
One of the following:
• Function
• Cause/effect
• Characteristics
• Appearance
• Assertion
• Explanation
• Evidence 1
• Discussion
• Evidence 2
• Discussion
• Connection
One of the following:
• Process
• Analogy
• Connotation
• Example/story
See details in
• course pack p. 52
• definition Essay assignment sheet
• methods of definition (example-love)
S. Zhou
10 Methods of Definition
Thesis Statement (detailed)
Follow the structure for the basic definition:
Term + be + category (RUAH) + that/which + differentiation + through the following methods of definition: roadmap (indication of your assertions methods of definition)
Example:
Biblical love is God’s wisdom that provides a guide for whole, healthy living both on earth and in heaven through the following methods: comparison, function, and analogy.
Writing expressions of RUAH into a thesis
If heart…
(Term) is an emotional condition that/which…
…is a psychological state that/which...
I ...
The document poses 10 questions that are transforming Christian faith, moving away from statements and debates toward conversations that launch new quests. The questions include: What is the shape of the biblical narrative? How does the Bible have authority? Is God violent? Who is Jesus and why does he matter? What is the gospel message - exclusion or inclusion? How can the church be transformed? How can issues of sexuality be addressed without division? Can a more hopeful vision of the future be found? How should Christians relate to other faiths? How can this quest be pursued with love, humility and peace?
If the traditional evangelical gospel does not work for the postmodern world, what is the alternative? This is the question that Tony explores on this talk. His answer is to shift our framing of the argument from sin to creation. This does not deny sin, but it starts with a far bigger picture of the issues and one that is much more relevant to the hearts and minds of the post-modern generation.
The document provides guidance for developing a Biblical Integration Paper (BIP) that faculty members at Cedarville University are expected to complete. The BIP should articulate the faculty member's Christian worldview and how they integrate biblical principles into their academic discipline or professional field. It should address five key areas: 1) their Christian beliefs, 2) correlations between Scripture and their discipline, 3) their commitment to Christian higher education, 4) how faith influences their teaching and lifestyle, and 5) methods for communicating integration in the classroom. The document offers details on the expected content, format, and quality of the BIP to clearly demonstrate a biblical worldview applied to the individual's discipline.
This document outlines a tool for spiritual formation and growth called "Core Elements". It is divided into three categories: Core Beliefs, Core Practices, and Core Virtues. The Core Beliefs section defines 10 important Christian doctrines. The Core Practices section lists 10 practices that help develop spiritual maturity, such as Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. The Core Virtues section identifies 10 character qualities like purity, humility, and patience that are strengthened through faith in God. The document aims to provide a framework for examining one's spiritual condition and developing a plan for increased Christlikeness.
theology one powerpoint 2011 final with video and quiz.pptxMark Shaw
This document provides an overview of an online theology course. It outlines the objectives of the lesson which are to define theology, describe narrative theology, understand course requirements, and explain the relevance of theology for life and work. It previews the topics to be covered which include doing theology in Africa and a case study on how theology shapes life. The document provides discussion questions, a quiz, and suggests taking action steps like completing readings, spiritual disciplines, and the next online lesson.
Journal of Psychology and Theology2011, Vol. 39, No. 4, 29.docxtawnyataylor528
Journal of Psychology and Theology
2011, Vol. 39, No. 4, 295-303
Copyright 2011 by Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University, 0091-6471/410-730
295
Jewish theology has long acknowledged twoimpulses at work in the human heart: the evilimpulse (yetzer hara) and the good impulse
(yetzer hatov). Many rabbis believe that the Torah
was given for the express purpose of teaching people
how to combat and overcome the desire for evil
(Amsel, 1996). Some scholars have suggested that
Paul had these two impulses in mind when he reflect-
ed on the intense internal struggles described in
Romans 7 (Davies, 1980). Among Christian theolo-
gians, Reinhold Niebuhr (1941) argued that a key
distinguishing mark of the Christian view of human
nature is its paradoxical claim for both “a higher
stature for man” and “a more serious view of his evil”
than other anthropological outlooks (p. 18). A.W.
Tozer (2010) memorably quipped that “we are the
glory and the rubbish of the universe” (p. 48). In
short, the Judeo-Christian view of persons has long
recognized that, as those who are made in the image
of God yet also sinners, people are capable of great
good and profound evil. It is fairly commonplace,
however, to emphasize one dimension of the human
condition to the neglect of the other.
The thesis of this article, succinctly stated, is that
the integration of psychology and theology has been
out of balance, focusing so much on what is wrong
with human beings that it has often neglected what is
right about human beings. Before corrective mea-
sures can be suggested, however, the historical
antecedents that gave rise to the current situation
need to be elucidated, and the nature of the present
imbalance described. Only then can a more com-
plete view be attained, one that rightly celebrates the
positive features of human beings while also address-
ing the pervasiveness of sin and its effects. The start-
ing point is to understand the historical precursors
that gave rise to the current one-sided focus on the
dark side of human nature and functioning.
HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS IN
MAINSTREAM PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology, in its 140-year history, has predomi-
nantly focused on what goes wrong with human
beings. To a large extent, this situation reflects the
emphasis of clinical psychology on treating mental
illness. The early pioneers of clinical psychology
focused on treating patients who had discrete types
of psychopathology, including schizophrenia, bipo-
lar disorder, and dementia (e.g., Kraepelin, 1883);
hysteria (e.g., Breuer & Freud, 1895); and mental
retardation and learning disorders (e.g., Witmer,
1907, 1909; Binet, Simon, & Town, 1912).
The desire to treat mental illness was—and
remains—a noble aspiration. The goal of treating psy-
chological disorders led to funding for the National
INTEGRATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN
FLOURISHING: THE IMAGO DEI AND
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
The field of psychology in general, and clinical
psychology in particular, has historically ...
Artificial Intelligence - An Outline ( Eng.EmadFaragHABIB)- Ver 0.1.pdfEmadfHABIB2
The document outlines recent global efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It discusses legislative frameworks, ethical guidelines, national strategies, and sector-specific regulations proposed or implemented in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and European Union. For each region and initiative, it evaluates nine aspects related to enforcement mechanisms, international collaboration, public engagement, impact assessment, and balancing innovation with regulation. The document provides details on regulatory efforts from organizations like the US Federal Trade Commission, House of Representatives, and Food and Drug Administration from November 2023 to March 2024.
OUTDATED (Version 0.91) Systems Neurology (the only objective is My CAREER, o...EmadfHABIB2
This document proposes a simplified functional architecture of the human brain based on systems theory perspectives. It discusses three approaches to studying the brain: 1) neurology, which focuses on neurons and neuronal functions; 2) systems neurology, which views the brain as a complex system of neuronal networks; and 3) behavior and functions, which examines how the brain links needs to behavior. It then presents the meso-scale approach involving classifying brain theories and frameworks based on 18 "complexity universal aspects". Finally, it provides conclusions regarding the multi-scale nature of studying the complex brain system across micro, meso, and macro levels.
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Righteousness gone
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Lost in Our World
(Guy Saffold, Theology of Leadership, TEDS, 2007)
Slide Number 1Slide Number 2
1
Thinking Theologically (“Worldviewishly”) about Leadership
(Questions Adapted from Dr. Robert Kurka)
Questions to be asked about almost any issue:
1. How is this issue related to God’s original (“good”) creation?
2. How has this issue been affected (corrupted) by the Fall? (What are the
dimensions of “fallenness”—morally, ecologically, spiritually, politically,
economically, etc?)
3. In what ways has Christ redeemed this issue? In what ways is it yet to be
redeemed?
4. How is this issue being redemptively addressed? By the culture? By the church?
What are the limitations in such approaches? What are the “worldview
presuppositions” governing these approaches? (Research these; Truth and
accuracy matters!)
5. How should this issue be addressed redemptively by God’ people? (the prophetic
element). Does the Bible give any clear examples and/or analogies for
addressing this in a godly manner?
6. How will God eschatalogically redeem this issue? How does this future
perspective condition our present responses and strategies?
2
Thinking Theologically (“Worldviewishly”) about Leadership
(Adapted from Dr. Guy Saffold, Theology of Leadership, TEDS, 2007)
1. How is leadership related to God’s original (“good”) creation?
--Genesis 1:26-28 (His Triune image and His cultural mandate to man)
a. Trinitarian Leadership:
• Among leaders there ought to be unity yet diversity.
• At the human level there should be multiple, not singular, leadership
among God’s people.
• Leadership is neither hierarchical nor organizational; it is relational.
• Power struggles, jealousy, and competition have no place; they destroy
relationship.
• Relationship, not the tasks of organization, should be the glue that holds
human beings together.
• The final goal should be to direct people to the Triune God, not to the
leader or the organization. (In John 17 each gives glory to another.)
• The possibility of “shared authority” flows from the model of the Trinity.
• Though we are all brothers and sisters before Him, we have unique roles
and contributions to make.
• Respect for one another and dependence upon God are the qualities that
mark our character as spiritual.
• Leaders must be listeners and learners. If the Holy Spirit in ...
This religious book contains two parts: Celestial Charts and an Encyclical by the writer Leandro. Part I contains 7 celestial charts that discuss religious topics like redemption, faith, resurrection, and the power of God's word as revealed in the Bible. Part II is an encyclical by Leandro that discusses the power of God's word as imagined or psychographed by prophets and apostles, and argues that the Bible constitutes a sacred doctrine of salvation despite the existence of other religious beliefs that see it differently. The book presents the Bible as a divine work revealed through supernatural means that can bring salvation to humanity.
Final Paper, Essay Proposal, & Outline·The final essay should .docxcharlottej5
Final Paper, Essay Proposal, & Outline
·
The final essay should be about
6-7 pages
in length
·
The focus of this essay will be to state, explain, develop, and defend a particular thesis based upon some theme in philosophy of religion related to the texts we’ve been reading.
·
The thesis needs to make some specific
claim
(or closely interrelated set of claims) about some topic or theme that we’ve touched on this term, (see list of possible topics below).
·
This claim needs to be stated clearly, explained carefully, fully developed in relation to the kinds of arguments and objections we’ve encountered in texts, by at least two different authors, and defended with philosophical arguments and reasons drawing upon texts we’ve read, ideas of your own, and your own experiences and beliefs.
·
Be sure to relate the theme of your essay to our lives. Why does this claim matter? What difference does it make if you’re right about the thesis?
Topics:
Possible theses can respond to the following topics…
·
Is it appropriate to claim that there is only one true religion?
(Please don’t pick this one, if your answer is “no…”).
·
Do all religions share some common core, so that differences don’t really matter?
·
Does the existence of evil and suffering logically disprove a good all-powerful God?
(Please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…”)
·
Does the amount and kind of evil and suffering count against the existence of God? Is any evil truly pointless?
(Again, please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…”)
·
Does claiming we cannot know whether any evil is pointless also entail that we cannot know (apart from divine revelation) that God really intends our good?
·
Is it possible for God to make genuinely free creatures who are guaranteed never to do wrong (Please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…” either).
·
Is evil and suffering in the world justified by bringing a greater good?
(Please don’t choose this one, if your answer is “no…”).
·
Does Christian belief in the incarnation, suffering, , death, and resurrection of Jesus make a difference for the problem of evil and suffering?
·
What is the nature of evil? Is it a “thing” in this world or is it merely the privation of good?
·
Do even secular values (moral, political, social, etc.) function ultimately in a kind of religious way? What are the limits of tolerance?
·
How can a loving God judge evil and how can God allow some people to choose an ultimate destiny that ends in their own destruction (i.e. Hell)?
·
If Darwinian explanations of the natural order of the world are true, does that exclude the existence of God or make God’s existence superfluous
(Please don’t choose this one if your answer is “yes…”).
·
If Darwinian explanations of the natural order of the world are true, what does that suggest about the nature of divine providence and God’s relation to the creation?
(Please try not to pick this one; thank you)
.
We’ve begun exploring the difference between science and religion .docxhelzerpatrina
We’ve begun exploring the difference between science and religion and facts and beliefs in the discussion threads along with the Week 1 reflection paper on beliefs. This thread explores what spiritual growth means (need compelling definitions from those quality sources) and how are discussions fit. The images of rooms in a house or possible paths to take or a journey and our work in this thread deepens the central point of a religious quest as growing spiritually.
In week five the concept of biblical literalism is examined in regards to an informed, living Word of God foundation, which is not easy, nor short term, nor isolated is the mature, experienced, and prayerful interpretation of Sacred Scriptures. But this is one of several points that we should note and then study in reference to a mature faith and biblical studies. (This is a good point to include in the Week 3 Written Assignment!) (Biology is another point to relate to our work!) Just as we were born small, defenseless, incapable of speech and had the capacity for understanding but knew nothing, human development (each of us) needed to physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually needed to grow, deepen, and progress through stages that take time. See Kohlberg’s Model of Moral Development that might provide some insights in graphical form.
Also, check out the lecture for this week to aid in our work.
Thoughts and sources, class?
1
Religious Quest – RELS 1325
Rev. Paul Hudec, PhD
Week 3 Written Assignment (quiz/journal, etc.)
This assignment will provide evidence regarding mastery of the important concepts of the material through the end of this portion of the course including references (sources) as they refer to each item below. This is a formal paper which is different from the Week 1 informal, reflection paper. Citations linked to sources are required in each of the following topics.
Organize the paper with a header or section title and (you can use single-spacing rather than double-spacing if you’d like) with any references to the text and other sources identified as footnotes or as endnotes or in a proper documentation style at the end of this short paper.
This is not a memory test or assessment on persons, places, or things, but on the quality sources discovered and the material these sources provided along with insights gained in the discussions that logically flow from these sources.
What expert and professional sources have you found in these first three weeks that aid your efforts in this course Religious Quest and how have they helped (list each and what insights have they provided)?
What is the religious quest and how do the attributes of God as discussed in the discussion threads fit within that quest?
What is spiritual growth and what models were explored in the discussion threads?
How does science inform the religious quest?
Each answer to the above questions should be at least ½ page (single-spaced or 1 full page if doub ...
The document discusses themes from a biblical literature workshop, including wisdom, prayer, and dealing with suffering. It covers topics like the problem of evil, different understandings of God, and assignments involving personal reflection papers connecting the Bible's perspective to one's own worldview. Students are asked to read sections of Genesis and 1 Corinthians and complete a reaction paper on a life after death survey.
Follow the same 7-step pattern to write body paragraph 2Step ShainaBoling829
Follow the same 7-step pattern to write body paragraph 2:
Step 1- Assertion:
Step 2- Explanation:
Step 3- Evidence:
Step 4- Discussion:
Step 5- Evidence:
Step 6- Discussion:
Step 7- Connection:
Follow the same 7-step pattern to write body paragraph 3:
Step 1- Assertion:
Step 2- Explanation:
Step 3- Evidence:
Step 4- Discussion:
Step 5- Evidence:
Step 6- Discussion:
Step 7- Connection:
Psychoactive Drugs 1
A previously healthy 16-years-old girl was found unconscious late at night following a domestic argument. When examined on admission, she was hyperventilating, responded to painful stimuli, and had dilated pupil which responded to light. The rest of the physical examination was unremarkable. Her urine was negative for glucose and ketone and the rest of the laboratory analysis are in table one.
1) Comment on the clinical picture and the laboratory results
2) Is there are any other laboratory investigations would you consider? Also, why?
3) What is the most likely diagnosis?
Today:
• Methods of Definition
Homework
Q & A
S. Zhou
S. Zhou
Round, red (appearance)
Provide vitamin A, keep one healthy (function)
Similar to mango – vitamin A (compare )
Different from banana – vitamin C (contrast)
Originated in Central Asia (history)
More… …
1. Historical origin
2. Contrast/comparison
3. Functions (what it does; why it is important)
4. Causes and/or effects
5. Characteristics or qualities
6. Appearance (what is looks like)
7. Process (How it works)
8. Analogy (metaphor)
9. Connotation (associations and emotions)
10. Examples/stories
S. Zhou. Partly adapted from Lecture Notes by Dewsbury, M.
10 Methods of Definition
S. Zhou
Three Body Paragraphs ( 7 steps for each)
• Assertion
• Explanation
• Evidence 1
• Discussion
• Evidence 2
• Discussion
• Connection
S. Zhou
One of the following:
• Historical origin
• Comparison
• Contrast
• Assertion
• Explanation
• Evidence 1
• Discussion
• Evidence 2
• Discussion
• Connection
One of the following:
• Function
• Cause/effect
• Characteristics
• Appearance
• Assertion
• Explanation
• Evidence 1
• Discussion
• Evidence 2
• Discussion
• Connection
One of the following:
• Process
• Analogy
• Connotation
• Example/story
See details in
• course pack p. 52
• definition Essay assignment sheet
• methods of definition (example-love)
S. Zhou
10 Methods of Definition
Thesis Statement (detailed)
Follow the structure for the basic definition:
Term + be + category (RUAH) + that/which + differentiation + through the following methods of definition: roadmap (indication of your assertions methods of definition)
Example:
Biblical love is God’s wisdom that provides a guide for whole, healthy living both on earth and in heaven through the following methods: comparison, function, and analogy.
Writing expressions of RUAH into a thesis
If heart…
(Term) is an emotional condition that/which…
…is a psychological state that/which...
I ...
The document poses 10 questions that are transforming Christian faith, moving away from statements and debates toward conversations that launch new quests. The questions include: What is the shape of the biblical narrative? How does the Bible have authority? Is God violent? Who is Jesus and why does he matter? What is the gospel message - exclusion or inclusion? How can the church be transformed? How can issues of sexuality be addressed without division? Can a more hopeful vision of the future be found? How should Christians relate to other faiths? How can this quest be pursued with love, humility and peace?
If the traditional evangelical gospel does not work for the postmodern world, what is the alternative? This is the question that Tony explores on this talk. His answer is to shift our framing of the argument from sin to creation. This does not deny sin, but it starts with a far bigger picture of the issues and one that is much more relevant to the hearts and minds of the post-modern generation.
The document provides guidance for developing a Biblical Integration Paper (BIP) that faculty members at Cedarville University are expected to complete. The BIP should articulate the faculty member's Christian worldview and how they integrate biblical principles into their academic discipline or professional field. It should address five key areas: 1) their Christian beliefs, 2) correlations between Scripture and their discipline, 3) their commitment to Christian higher education, 4) how faith influences their teaching and lifestyle, and 5) methods for communicating integration in the classroom. The document offers details on the expected content, format, and quality of the BIP to clearly demonstrate a biblical worldview applied to the individual's discipline.
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theology one powerpoint 2011 final with video and quiz.pptxMark Shaw
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Journal of Psychology and Theology2011, Vol. 39, No. 4, 29.docxtawnyataylor528
Journal of Psychology and Theology
2011, Vol. 39, No. 4, 295-303
Copyright 2011 by Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University, 0091-6471/410-730
295
Jewish theology has long acknowledged twoimpulses at work in the human heart: the evilimpulse (yetzer hara) and the good impulse
(yetzer hatov). Many rabbis believe that the Torah
was given for the express purpose of teaching people
how to combat and overcome the desire for evil
(Amsel, 1996). Some scholars have suggested that
Paul had these two impulses in mind when he reflect-
ed on the intense internal struggles described in
Romans 7 (Davies, 1980). Among Christian theolo-
gians, Reinhold Niebuhr (1941) argued that a key
distinguishing mark of the Christian view of human
nature is its paradoxical claim for both “a higher
stature for man” and “a more serious view of his evil”
than other anthropological outlooks (p. 18). A.W.
Tozer (2010) memorably quipped that “we are the
glory and the rubbish of the universe” (p. 48). In
short, the Judeo-Christian view of persons has long
recognized that, as those who are made in the image
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good and profound evil. It is fairly commonplace,
however, to emphasize one dimension of the human
condition to the neglect of the other.
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the integration of psychology and theology has been
out of balance, focusing so much on what is wrong
with human beings that it has often neglected what is
right about human beings. Before corrective mea-
sures can be suggested, however, the historical
antecedents that gave rise to the current situation
need to be elucidated, and the nature of the present
imbalance described. Only then can a more com-
plete view be attained, one that rightly celebrates the
positive features of human beings while also address-
ing the pervasiveness of sin and its effects. The start-
ing point is to understand the historical precursors
that gave rise to the current one-sided focus on the
dark side of human nature and functioning.
HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS IN
MAINSTREAM PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology, in its 140-year history, has predomi-
nantly focused on what goes wrong with human
beings. To a large extent, this situation reflects the
emphasis of clinical psychology on treating mental
illness. The early pioneers of clinical psychology
focused on treating patients who had discrete types
of psychopathology, including schizophrenia, bipo-
lar disorder, and dementia (e.g., Kraepelin, 1883);
hysteria (e.g., Breuer & Freud, 1895); and mental
retardation and learning disorders (e.g., Witmer,
1907, 1909; Binet, Simon, & Town, 1912).
The desire to treat mental illness was—and
remains—a noble aspiration. The goal of treating psy-
chological disorders led to funding for the National
INTEGRATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN
FLOURISHING: THE IMAGO DEI AND
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
The field of psychology in general, and clinical
psychology in particular, has historically ...
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Man
Christian Theology Ver 0.6 May 19th 2024 HABIB’s Complexity 3D Perspective Eng. Emad Farag HABIB
+GROWTH: Spiritual GROWTH (Unto His Image)
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LOVE
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LOVE
Righteousness Mercy
GRACE
Goodness
Faithfulness
Truthfulness
Patience
Jealousy
Divine Providence Divine Sovereignty Permissible Will
God’s Overarching Plan
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Spr Warfare
Evangelism
Redemption
Spr Renewal
The Universe
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:
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People
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The Almighty God
Concepts of Christian Theology (THL): A Conceptual Diagram : The Diagram Axes !
Persec.
Spr. Warefare
Worldly Influence
False Teaching
Globe
Culture
Church
Character, Individual, Essence / Family
Angels Fallen Angels ( incl Evil )
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Righteousness Mercy
GRACE
Goodness
Faithfulness
Truthfulness
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9. Christian Theology THL: Topics & Concepts : System’s Conceptual Diagram
1 Structures / 2 States / 3 Principles/ 4 Behaviors / 5 Contexts/ 6 Functions : Threats & Regulators
1 ENTT, INTRXN / 2 Current, Change, Future States / 3 Principles, Guidelines/ 4 BHX, ITO / 5 EnViron, Disturbance/ 6 Purpose, Role: Threats & Regulators
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SYS+ENVIRON
ROLE
Purpose
Principles
Guidelines
SYSTEM Interactions & Entities
CURRENT States
CHANGE States
System’ Dynamics: Behavior (BHX) &
Input-throughput-Output (ITO)
Creature
Angels
Man
The Loving God
(The NON (ENTT, INTRXN] Items are Exaggerated for Clarity)
Fallen Angels ( incl Evil )
Spr Warfare
Evangelism
Redemption
Spr Renewal
DETAILS :
Interactions (INTRXN): 4: are shown
in BOLD Shape-Outline
[ Redemption/ Spiritual Renewal/
Evangelism/ Spr. Wars ]
Entities (ENTT) : 4: are shown
In Dark CYAN Shape-Fill
[ God/ Man/ Creature/Angels ]
4: [ Redemption/ Spiritual Renewal/
Evangelism/ Spr. Wars ]
4: [ God/ Man/ Creature/ Angels ]
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10. Permissble Will of God (Pwill) : ALL Enjoy His Goodness & His Grace
Christian Theology THL: Topics & Concepts : System’s Conceptual Diagram
1 Structures / 2 States / 3 Principles/ 4 Behaviors / 5 Contexts/ 6 Functions : Threats & Regulators
1 ENTT, INTRXN / 2 Current, Change, Future States / 3 Principles, Guidelines/ 4 BHX, ITO / 5 EnViron, Disturbance/ 6 Purpose, Role: Threats & Regulators
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SYS+ENVIRON
ROLE
Purpose
Principles
Guidelines
SYSTEM Interactions & Entities
CURRENT States
CHANGE States
System’ Dynamics: Behavior (BHX) &
Input-throughput-Output (ITO)
( System Interactions )
(The NON (ENTT, INTRXN] Items are Exaggeratedfor Clarity)
Spiritual Growth Entails :
+ EnViron, Disturbance Contexts
+ Current, Change States
+ Behaviors & Responses
+ 4 Interactions + 4 Entities
+ Purpose, Role
+ Principles & Guidelines
Spiritual Growth Focus :
( Parties, Interactions,
& System-Environment ) :
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11. God’s Moral Attributes
The Almighty God
Concepts of Christian Theology (THL): Spiritual Growth System-Aspects :
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Holiness
LOVE
Righteousness Mercy
GRACE
Goodness
Faithfulness
Truthfulness
Patience
Jealousy
Divine Providence Divine Sovereignty Permissible Will
God’s Overarching Plan
Permissble Will of God (Pwill) : ALL Enjoy His Goodness & His Grace
ETERNITY
God’s
Kingdom
:
God
DWELL
with
His
People
&
Creature
Eschatological
Delay
/
Church
Generations
/
Maranatha
Spiritual Growth Entails :
+ EnViron, Disturbance Contexts
+ Current, Change States
+ Behaviors & Responses
+ 4 Interactions + 4 Entities
+ Purpose, Role
+ Principles & Guidelines
Spiritual Growth Focus :
( Parties, Interactions,
& System-Environment ) :
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12. God’s Moral Attributes
The Almighty God
Character, Individual, Essence / Family
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Holiness
SCRIPTURE PRAYER
LOVE
Righteousness Mercy
GRACE
Goodness
SANCTIFICATION
Justification
Spr Growth
GRACE
LOVE
Faithfulness
Truthfulness
Patience
Jealousy
ETERNITY
God’s
Kingdom
:
God
DWELL
with
His
People
&
Creature
Concepts of Christian Theology (THL): Spiritual Growth (Versed & Elaborated) :
The Creature
Man
Spr Warfare
Evangelism
Redemption
Spr Renewal
The Universe
TRANSFORMATION
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13. God’s Moral Attributes
The Almighty God
Character, Individual, Essence / Family
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Holiness
SCRIPTURE PRAYER
LOVE
Righteousness Mercy
GRACE
Goodness
SANCTIFICATION
Justification
Spr Growth
GRACE
LOVE
Faithfulness
Truthfulness
Patience
Jealousy
ETERNITY
God’s
Kingdom
:
God
DWELL
with
His
People
&
Creature
Concepts of Christian Theology (THL): Spiritual Growth (Versed & Elaborated) :
“ the REDEMPTION of the purchased possession .. unto the praise of his glory “ (Eph1)
“ the new man.. is RENEWED in knowledge .. after the image of Him “ (Col3)
“ be TRANSFORMED by the renewing of your mind “ (Ro12)
“ In {Jesus Christ} all the building fitly framed together GROWS
unto an holy temple in the Lord ” Eph2)
“ Being filled with the fruits of RIGHTEOUSNESS ” (Phil1)
“ SANCTIFY them through your truth: your word is truth ” (Jn17)
“ ..that men ought always to PRAY, and not to faint ” (Lk18)
“ All SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction “ (2Ti3)
“ By GRACE are you saved through faith .. not of yourselves .. it is .. the gift of God” (Eph2)
I” I have LOVED you with an everlasting love” (Jr31)
The Creature
Man
Spr Warfare
Evangelism
Redemption
Spr Renewal
The Universe
TRANSFORMATION
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14. God’s Moral Attributes
The Almighty God
Concepts of Christian Theology (THL): A Conceptual Diagram: (All of the Above !) :
The Creature
Man
Disturbance
EnViron,
4 Behavior,
INTRXN2
1 Entity,
INTRXN1
Role
2 Current,
6 Purpose,
Guidelines
ITO
Novel
Principles,
Future
Persec.
Spr. Warefare
Worldly Influence
False Teaching
Influence Witness
Leadership Stewardship
Globe
Culture
Church
Character, Individual, Essence / Family
Angels Fallen Angels ( incl Evil )
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Spr Warfare
Evangelism
Redemption
Spr Renewal
Compassion Perseverance
Humility
Moral Conduct
Holiness
Sacraments
Fellowship
SCRIPTURE PRAYER
LOVE
Righteousness Mercy
GRACE
Goodness
Service
Worship
TRANSFORMATION Witness
Discipleship Faith Response
SANCTIFICATION Community
Justification Hope
Persecution
Mission & Ministry
Spr Growth SPR. GIFTS
GRACE Holiness
LOVE Faith
Faithfulness
Truthfulness Patience
Jealousy
The Universe
Divine Providence Divine Sovereignty Permissible Will
God’s Overarching Plan
Permissble Will of God (Pwill) : ALL Enjoy His Goodness & His Grace
ETERNITY
God’s
Kingdom
:
God
DWELL
with
His
People
&
Creature
Eschatological
Delay
/
Church
Generations
/
Maranatha
Eternal Infinite Omniscient Immutable Immaterial One Simple Omni-
potent
Self-
sufficient
Omni-
present
The Almighty God
15. The Almighty God
Concepts of Christian Theology (THL): Important Notes (Misconceptions) : 3:
Persec.
Spr. Warefare
Worldly Influence
False Teaching
Angels Fallen Angels ( incl Evil )
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Divine Providence Divine Sovereignty Permissible Will
God’s Overarching Plan
ETERNITY
God’s
Kingdom
:
God
DWELL
with
His
People
&
Creature
Important Notes (Counter-Misconceptions) : 3:
#1: Permissible Will of God:
God ALLOWS Evil to Exists,
and God DEVICES it (and it can NOT dominate).
#2: Eternity :
means God DWELL with His People:
on THIS Planet Earth !
#3: Future & Time :
Divine SOVEREIGNTY : God is in Control of everything.
The Time Arrow & the Teleological Purpose.
Eternal Infinite Omniscient Immutable Immaterial One Simple Omni-
potent
Self-
sufficient
Omni-
present
The Creature
Man
Spr Warfare
Evangelism
Redemption
Spr Renewal
The Universe
16. Permissble Will of God (Pwill) : ALL Enjoy His Goodness & His Grace
SSPBCF
Elaboraton
6x2
=
12
Items
(1a:
6b)
Christian Theology THL: Topics & Concepts : SSPBCF-Perspective (System Dynamics Concern)
1 Structures / 2 States / 3 Principles/ 4 Behaviors / 5 Contexts/ 6 Functions : Threats & Regulators
1 ENTT, INTRXN / 2 Current, Change, Future States / 3 Principles, Guidelines/ 4 BHX, ITO / 5 EnViron, Disturbance/ 6 Purpose, Role: Threats & Regulators
5 The system exists within a certain (Greater, Larger) Environment (EnViron) &
CONTEXTS, and may suffer some Interference of Disturbance from such
Environment
2 The system is described by being in some Current State (~somehow Steady) ,
while also experiencing possible Drastic State Changes (~somehow Transient) ,
possibly also: pursuing some Future State( herein: ETERNITY)
4 The System Behavior and Dynamics follows certain patterns (per se),
Plus possibly some RESPONSE Patterns (Input-throughput-Output) (the ITO) /
1 The SYSTEM: entails Interlinking & Interactions ( aka: INTRXN) : that are/occurs
between the System Components or Entities (ENTT) ,
6 The System as a whole has a (general) Purpose,
and this Purpose mandates some Specific Role(s)
3 The System is being Governed/Ruled by some (General) Principles,
in addition to being governed also by some (Specific) Guidelines
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SSPBCF
Elaboraton
6x2
=
12
Items
(1a:
6b)
Christian Theology THL: Topics & Concepts : SSPBCF-Perspective (Modeling Concern)
1 Structures / 2 States / 3 Principles/ 4 Behaviors / 5 Contexts/ 6 Functions : Threats & Regulators
1 ENTT, INTRXN / 2 Current, Change, Future States / 3 Principles, Guidelines/ 4 BHX, ITO / 5 EnViron, Disturbance/ 6 Purpose, Role: Threats & Regulators
1 The SYSTEM: entails Interlinking & Interactions ( aka: INTRXN) : that are/occurs
between the System Components or Entities (ENTT) ,
2 The system is described by being in some Current State (~somehow Steady) ,
while also experiencing possible Drastic State Changes (~somehow Transient) ,
possibly also: pursuing some Future State( herein: ETERNITY)
3 The System is being Governed/Ruled by some (General) Principles,
in addition to being governed also by some (Specific) Guidelines
4 The System Behavior and Dynamics follows certain patterns (per se),
Plus possibly some RESPONSE Patterns (Input-throughput-Output) (the ITO) /
5 The system exists within a certain (Greater, Larger) Environment (EnViron) &
CONTEXTS, and may suffer some Interference of Disturbance from such
Environment
6 The System as a whole has a (general) Purpose,
and this Purpose mandates some Specific Role(s)
1 ENTT,
INTRXN
2 Current,
Change,
Future
3 Principles,
Guidelines
4 BHX,
ITO
5 EnViron,
Disturbance
6 Purpose,
Role:
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18. EDUCATION (UNIVERSITY) Example : A Conceptual Diagram: (All of the Above !) :
Administrative hierarchy, departments, faculties, committees, and governance bodies
Students
Disturbance
EnViron,
4 Behavior,
INTRXN2
1 Entity,
INTRXN1
Role
2 Current,
6 Purpose,
Guidelines
ITO
Novel
Principles,
Future
Intentional Challenges.
Unintentoinal challenges
research hubs
Gov
Industry
Academia
University, College, School.. ..Affected, .. .. .. .., ..SOK,
~External Aspects: Political Changes / Technological Advancements Externa ADVERSARY
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industry partnerships
collaboration
Learning
….
Teaching Methods
ethical
guidelines institutional bylaws
Accreditation standardsEdu. policies
Research
quality education
Student
applications
research
grants
Funding,
donations
Enrollment Numbers Resource Availability
Staffing Levels
emerging
technologies
new curricula
critical thinking
holistic education
Buildings, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and sports facilities
Human Dignity & Rights ~Social Powers Roles: [Edu/ Health/ Economy]
~Social Values?
Developned
Society
Cultural
Elite
–
Social
Mobility
University
Graduces
-
WirkForce
Very Draft, first blueprint
EDUCATION example (University)
And will NOT be updated
innovation
societal development
lifelong learning DEI
Pedagogicalmethodologies
codes of
conduct
assessment
criteria
Announcements
CMUN
outreach programs
Parent-teacher meetings
alumni networks
student demographics
Student grades,
graduation rates
research output
employment
statistics
Student Activities
academic
collaborations
Graduates
research
publications
patents
community services
societal contributions
Adapt,
respond,
improve
knowledge dissemination CMUN Leadership
social mobility
19. Abbreviations
Abbreviations:
SSPBCF: [ Structure / State / Principle / Behavior / Context / Function ] Model
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20. Quotes ( non-cited quotes are Author’s DIY mockups )
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22. 22
Ver 0.1 20240331
Ver 0.2 20240423 (done and issued earlier on 0418 )
Ver 0.3 20240426 (Justice for Humanity : EU Parliament Ruling )
Ver 0.4 20240509 ( Ascension of Jesus Christ )
Ver 0.5 20240513
Ver 0.6 20240519 ( Pentecost )
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