In this assignment, you will summarize beliefs about the origin of the universe and life, including what Christians believe, what you believe, and how people’s beliefs about origins might impact how they live.
After reflecting on chapters 1 and 2 of Genesis, in a total of 750-1050-words, complete the “Origins” document to do the following:
Summarize the Christian beliefs about the following: origins, Genesis 1 and 2, general and special revelation, and the three Christian approaches to creation.
Explain and support your current understanding of the origin of the universe, evolution, and the age of the earth, and whether or not your view can be reconciled with the message of the Bible and science.
Express how your current understanding of the origin of the universe impacts or supports your worldview, specifically your view of the nature of God, the nature of humanity (human value, dignity, and flourishing), and the responsibility to care for the earth.
Use two to four academic resources in addition to the Bible. Explain how your current understanding of the origin of the universe affects or supports your worldview, specifically your view of God, humanity (human value, dignity, and flourishing), and the responsibility to care for the earth.
In addition to the Bible, use two to four academic resources.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion
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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:
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:
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