2 PAGES for the experience theology essay it a general essay, just have to answer these questions:

1. When you hear the word theology, what comes to your mind? (200 words)
2. What experience have you had in your past with the study of theology? (200 words)
3. Besides a passing grade, what do you hope to take away from this course over the next 8 modules/weeks? (200 words)

2 PAGES for the soc. essay it says 5 pages, but I only need the 2 pages for the body. I can do the title and reference sheet independently.

THEO 104

Experience with Theology Essay

As you start your course in the discipline of theology, keep in mind that some students may have already formally studied the topic of theology in an academic setting whereas for others this could be their first academic interaction with the topic. However, as has been said, everyone is a theologian because everyone has thoughts about God. The question is whether or not a person is a faithful theologian. How do you form your thoughts of who God is and what God does? Is it your past experiences? The Bible? Perhaps there is something else that forms your thoughts. These are important questions and considerations that will be explored throughout the course.

For this essay, you will be asked to write a 600-word essay answering the following 3 prompts:

1. When you hear the word theology, what comes to your mind? (200 words)

2. What experience have you had in your past with the study of theology? (200 words)

3. Besides a passing grade, what do you hope to take away from this course over the next 8 modules/weeks? (200 words)

The essay must be formatted in a Microsoft Word document using current APA, MLA, or Turabian style (whichever corresponds to your degree program).

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 1.

Assignment for Module 1 / Week 1 you will write an Essay for class which includes the following:

Many progressive churches provide some resources for the needy; however, reserve them for their members exclusively or coordinate outreach programs on a limited basis. The church is not always aware of the resources available in the community and may not be prepared to provide the counseling or financial resources needed to support the needy.  Many families live away from their extended family and our culture supports the concept that adults should be functional and independent without extended family support.

The biblical design of care for the needy is this: First, it is the responsibility of the family, then the church, and, finally, the community at large.  In today’s culture, the process has been reversed.  The family in need is often referred to a social service program and the community is expected to provide the services and shoulder the expenses of the programs through taxes.

Please discuss your thoughts on the responsibility of the family, the church and the community to meet the needs of those in need (i.e. aging, homelessness, domestic violence or child abuse, and so on).  You may include biblical references and personal experiences.  If you attend a church that has outreach programs, please discuss the population they are designed to reach and how services are provided.  If you work within a care providing system or are aware of para church ministries, please discuss how that system works within the community to meet the needs of the population.

Please be sure to cite using at least two primary resources. This might be your textbook in addition to an outside journal article using the JF Liberty library databases. Please keep your essay to 4-pages. Include a title page, written paper providing supportive citations and a reference page. Two pages will be for your essay. It is important for this assignment to present your thoughts and not exceed the page limit. In Psychology and Sociology, it is important to be able to target your topic content.

You are encouraged to visit the Writing Center for APA citation and reference review. In addition, your Rubric for this assignment is attached. Be sure to carefully review.

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 1.