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Moral-Example Theory Moral Influence Theory
Moral-Example Theory Moral Influence Theory
REL 301 Christian Theology
Final Exam
Due: February 9, 2021 at 9:30 pm
Note: Papers should have the following format:
• 12-point standard font
• Name, date, course, and Final Exam at the top of the page
• Three-to-Four pages of content (minimum—you may write more)
• Line-spacing: Double-spaced
• One-inch margins
Select one of the following theories of atonement that most closely resembles your experience of what
happens through the death and resurrection of Jesus that “saves” us. If you are not a believer, find someone
who is a believer, listen to their story, and then decide which theory of atonement best describes their
experience. If you are using another person’s story, you will write the part about personal experience from their
perspective.
Note: The theories of atonement listed below may differ slightly from the corresponding theories in the
textbook; however, please select from one of the theories on this list. You may use material from the textbook
where the theories correspond to each other. There are also theories listed here that are NOT in the textbook.
Where possible, links have been included for further research.
Once you have selected the theory of atonement on which you will write, provide the following information:
1. Define or describe your chosen theory of atonement in your own words. Be specific about what “happens” to
the believer that brings about salvation. In other words, what is the catalyst that takes place that results in a
believer being saved? Another way to think about this question is determining what Jesus accomplishes on our
behalf. (10 points)
2. Describe any historic background (Names, Dates, Councils, or Church Traditions, if any) or scriptures that
point to this theory. In other words, put it in context and let me know from where this theory came. (5 points)
3. Using your personal testimony (or the testimony of someone you know), describe how you experienced the
gift of salvation through this particular view of the atonement. (5 points)
4. What difference does salvation through this in this manner have on how the believer lives? (5 points)
Note: Be sure to provide responses to each of the four items above!
Selected Theory:
• The Moral-Example Theory (or Moral-Influence Theory): Christ died to influence mankind toward moral
improvement. This theory denies that Christ died to satisfy any principle of divine justice, but teaches instead
that His death was designed to greatly impress mankind with a sense of God’s love, resulting in softening their
hearts and leading them to repentance. Thus, the Atonement is not directed towards God with the purpose of
maintaining His justice, but towards man with the purpose of persuading him to right action. Formulated by
Peter Abelard (1079-1142) partially in reaction against Anselm’s Satisfaction theory, this view was held by the
16th century Socinians. Versions of it can be found later in F. D. E. Schleiermacher (1768-1834) and Horace
Bushnell (1802-1876).
Course Textbook:
Jones, Beth Felker. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. Grand
Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-8010-4933-0
Academic Writing An analysis of the article
Academic Writing An analysis of the article
For this assignment, write an analysis of the following article:
Samantha McCabe’s “Workplace Harassment Goes Virtual”
Your essay should be double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font and 2.5 – 3 pages (or 625 – 750 words). Consider what the author is arguing and how they are making their claim. In performing your analysis, look for patterns in the text, such as repetitions, strands, binaries, interesting, important, revealing and strange observations (complete your Observational Lists). Use your observations to make a claim and formulate a thesis statement about the text’s meaning and also to support that claim. Be sure to ask yourself “so what?” about the observations you have highlighted. What does the text mean and how does the author support their claim(s)?
Warning:Avoid summarizing the plot, simply offering a list of observation or ideas from the text. You need to make claims and arguments about how the text produces meaning. Link the details/evidence you notice in the text to claims you are making about what the text is arguing and how it is arguing.
Keep in mind: Do not argue with the author or focus your paper on the topic in the article. The article itself is the subject of your analysis.
This assignment is NOT a research assignment. There is no need to use secondary sources.
You will be graded on the development and the plausibility of your analysis and interpretation of the text, the structure of your argument and your writing (spelling, grammar and style).
I added the following files for reference:
-Midterm Essy Worksheet (No need to fill it-Just follow the guide lines and reflect to the essay).
-Assignment example essays.
-3-storey thesis.
-Grade breakdown.
Practice Reflection Paper
Practice Reflection Paper
Please choose at least one of these practice activities to engage in this week. As always, you can also choose to write a reflection about your experience of doing one of these activities.
OPTION 1: Interview a classmate or someone in your life about a goal they are pursuing. A medium-sized goal works best for this (e.g. something between “make a cup of tea in the next 5 minutes” and “solve global warming”). Use the Task-Centered Approach to help the person break their larger goal down into smaller steps. Then, select one or two of those steps, and identify even more specific tasks the person might need to do as they make progress on those steps, and by extension, the larger goal.
Try to make each task SMART (specific, measurable, agreed-upon, realistic, and timely/time-specific). Talk about a timeframe for completing those tasks. Try to also anticipate any barriers that might get in the way of completing tasks, and do some problem solving about addressing those barriers.
OPTION 2: Select a goal that you hold for yourself. Again, a medium-sized goal works best. You might focus on one of your self-care goals that you have had a harder time implementing, for example. Go through the task-centered approach with your own goal. Identify smaller steps that you need to take to accomplish your goal. Within those steps, identify even more specific tasks that are required. Write up a plan that lists your SMART tasks with a timeline. Think through what barriers you might encounter to accomplishing your tasks, and jot down some notes or ideas about how you might tackle those barriers if they arise. Notice what is hard, easy, stressful, helpful, frustrating, etc. about different parts of this task-setting process for YOU. Consider what that means for what this process might be like for clients.
A brief description of what you did to engage in the practice activity. In other words, briefly describe what happened as you did the activity.
• A brief description of what you noticed internally as you engaged in this practice activity: how did you feel? What did you think about? What was easy or hard? What worked or didn’t work? How did you manage those thoughts and feelings during the activity?
• What did you learn from this practice activity? In other words, discuss things like: What does your experience in this practice activity suggest about future work with clients? What insights did you gain about what is effective or ineffective? What might your strengths be? What might you find hard? What might you do differently next time? What skills do you want to practice more?
Each reflection should be typed on a Microsoft word document. Regardless of when you submit it, the first practice reflection you finish can be submitted via Canvas in the “Practice Activity Reflection #1” assignment portal, the second under “Reflection #2,” and so forth. All submitted reflections will be graded every two weeks and will be assessed as follows:
• 6-7 points: Reflection is in-depth, covers all three main bullet points in the above assignment description, and clearly describes future learning implications based on the practice experience.
• 3-5 points: Reflection is shorter than 2-3 solid paragraphs, or does not cover all of the required points. Significant grammatical or spelling errors.
• 0-2 points: Reflection is very brief, and misses more than one of the above required points. Multiple problems with grammar or spelling obscure the writer’s meaning.