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MIN 822 Full Course Discussions GCU
MIN 822 Topic 1 DQ 1
Did
Descartes or Kant have a greater influence on modern theology and philosophy?
Was this influence generally positive or generally negative? Support your
position.
MIN 822 Topic 1 DQ 2
Friedrich
Schleiermacher, the founder of modern theology, wrote on several important
topics related to the Christian faith such as God, Jesus, the Bible, and the
Last Judgement. Which of those beliefs has had the greatest positive or
negative influence on orthodoxy?
MIN 822 Topic 2 DQ 1
Some take
the position that contemporary theologies are diametrically opposed to orthodox
theology. On the other end of the spectrum are those who assert that
contemporary theologies are actually corrective additions to orthodox theology.
Others classify contemporary theologies as some combination of these two
positions. Which view, of these three groups, do you believe is most accurate
for social gospel theology and liberation theology? Why?
MIN 822 Topic 2 DQ 2
Has
postmodern theology had a positive or negative influence on the church?
Explain.
MIN 822 Topic 3 DQ 1
Select one
of the lesser contemporary theologies: existentialism, revivalist theology,
Christian realism, feminist theology, or postmodern theology. Do you believe
the influence of this theology on the Church is more positive or more negative?
Support your position.
MIN 822 Topic 3 DQ 2
To what
extent, if at all, is it possible for churches and ministries to work together
when they hold different theological beliefs? What are the greatest obstacles
to collaboration in these situations? Is there ever a time when collaboration
is not appropriate? How do you know? Support your view.
MIN 822 Topic 4 DQ 1
How have contemporary
theologies influenced ethical variations among Christian institutions? Support
your reasoning with specific examples from current or seminal scholarly
sources.
MIN 822 Topic 4 DQ 2
If
individuals are truly unique creations, is moral relativism (there are no
absolutes in morality and ethics) reasonable, or should individuals still hold
to biblical standards of absolute morality? Why? How does the Christian
leader’s position on this issue affect the witness for Christ, the shared life
of people in the church, and the church leaders themselves? Explain.
MIN 822 Topic 5 DQ 1
Identify a
controversy in Christian ministry and briefly state the supporting arguments
for both sides of the issue. Is it possible for the two sides to reconcile the
differences? Why or why not?
MIN 822 Topic 5 DQ 2
How can
organizational leadership strategies promote unity in the local church?
Explain. What specific organizational leadership strategies are best suited to
this task? Why do you believe these strategies are optimal?
MIN 822 Topic 6 DQ 1
Should
church leaders utilize the homogeneous unit principle? Why or why not?
MIN 822 Topic 6 DQ 2
Why is
empathy critical for Christians in regards to reconciliation? What are some
specific empathy-based recommendations for Christians who are involved in
ministries of reconciliation? Explain.
MIN 822 Topic 7 DQ 1
Recent
examples of church/state conflict relate to matters of health care,
immigration, and politics. How can Christian leaders best mitigate these
potential conflicts? What is the best response from church leaders, should
conflict be unavoidable? Support your position logically with relevant
scholarly sources and remain respectful of those whose views and positions may
differ sharply from your own.
MIN 822 Topic 7 DQ 2
The concept
of the church as a sanctuary can conflict with modern American immigration
policy. Is it possible for the church to sustain its role as a sanctuary while
preserving a positive relationship with the state? If so, how? If not, why not?
What are the implications of each position for the church and those served by
the church? Explain.
MIN 822 Topic 8 DQ 1
Which of the
contemporary theologies or current trends in ministry is most significantly
affecting you or people you know in ministry? Explain. Is the dominant effect
of this trend helpful or harmful to the universal mission of the church? Why?
MIN 822 Topic 8 DQ 2
How has the
information that you have learned in regards to Contemporary Theologies and
current issues in the church influenced your ministry methodology and the
way in which you are moving forward with your dissertation plans?
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