Be sure you answer Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and the Reference section of this assignment before submitting.
Part One: Christian Beliefs
Respond thoroughly to the prompts in this part, using total of 250-350 words combined. Use the Bible and at least one academic source (textbook, topic overview, or peer-reviewed article). Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.
1. Summarize Christian beliefs about the origins of the universe:
As a Christian, I believe that God created all things with a purpose so that
2. Summarize Genesis 1-2:
3. Summarize general revelation and special revelation:
4. Summarize the three major Creationism approaches to Genesis 1-2:
Part Two: Current Understanding
Respond thoroughly to the prompts in this part, using total of 250-350 words combined. Use the Bible and at least one academic source (textbook, topic overview, or peer-reviewed article). Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.
1. My current beliefs about the origin of the universe:
2. My current beliefs about evolution:
3. My current beliefs about the age of the earth:
4. My current beliefs about if the Bible and science can be reconciled:
Part Three: Impact of Current Understanding
Respond thoroughly to the prompts in this part, using total of 250-350 words combined. Use the Bible and at least one academic source (textbook, topic overview, or peer-reviewed article). Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.
1. Therefore, this is what I believe about the nature of God:
2. Therefore, this is what I believe about the nature of Humanity:
3. Therefore, this is what I believe about the care for the Earth:
References:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title, Volume (Issue), Page numbers. Url/permalink
Part 1: Core Worldview Beliefs
Based on the basic components of worldview presented in Chapter 2 and the topic overview, write a response to each of the six questions that form the basic components of your own core worldview beliefs. Respond to the questions about your own beliefs in your own words, and not necessarily what you think the Christian worldview believes. Keep this document intact and only add your answers in the box under each question.
1. What is your belief about the nature of ultimate reality? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:
2. What is your belief about the nature of the universe? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:
3. What is your belief about human nature and the afterlife? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:
4. What are the three worldview (atheism, pantheism, theism) beliefs about the nature of knowledge? Which one best fits your belief? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:
5. What is your basis for determining moral right from moral wrong? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:
6. What is your belief about human purpose? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:
Part 2: Evaluation
1. Your answers to the questions in Part 1 form the basis of your worldview. Now that you have articulated your worldview, evaluate it according to the practical test described in Chapter 2 of the textbook and the topic overview. Which of the three worldviews most closely matches your core beliefs as you answered in Part 1? Does your worldview pass the practical test for livability? Why or why not? Provide a clear explanation of the workability and practical value in the most important areas of life and experience.
Your answer in 200-300 words:
2. Reflect on your current understanding of the Christian faith. In other words, what is the essence of the Christian worldview? How does one become a Christian? Your response will need to articulate your understanding of Christian beliefs and does not require you to believe it.
Your answer in 200-300 words:
