Write two 300-500 word essays answering any two of following four provided questions. Your answers should show your understanding of the subject based upon your reading of assigned material. This assignment is designed to reveal your completion and understanding of the reading material.
Due by Day Four (4)
1. On page 360 of "Global History," the authors write that Karl Barth believed that "sin has so deeply affected the human mind that people cannot know themselves as they really are." Do you believe this to be true? Is this faithful to historic Protestant thought?
2. In Chapters 12 of both "Turning Points," and "Global History," the authors describe the great missionary movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Why do you think the majority of contemporary American Christians are less interested in missionary work as Christians were 100 years ago?
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Of the three 20th Century theologians (Tillich, Barth, Niebuhr), which of the three would you most agree with and which of the three do you most disagree with?
4. In light of the horrific consequences of World War, in your opinion is war ever
Due by Day Four (4)
1. On page 360 of "Global History," the authors write that Karl Barth believed that "sin has so deeply affected the human mind that people cannot know themselves as they really are." Do you believe this to be true? Is this faithful to historic Protestant thought?
2. In Chapters 12 of both "Turning Points," and "Global History," the authors describe the great missionary movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Why do you think the majority of contemporary American Christians are less interested in missionary work as Christians were 100 years ago?
3. …show more content…
Of the three 20th Century theologians (Tillich, Barth, Niebuhr), which of the three would you most agree with and which of the three do you most disagree with?
4. In light of the horrific consequences of World War, in your opinion is war ever