The discipline of biblical theology and determining the overall story of Scripture should not end in the mind. It should find its fruition in our actions. Specifically, God has instituted the local church to be the context in which He is working His redemptive plan in this world. This discussion forum is intended to explore…

In Edwidge Danticat’s short story “A Wall of Fire Rising,” she explores the consequences of postcolonialism on Haitian citizens. The narrative is centered on a family grappling with poverty and struggling with their dreams and ambitions in the aftermath of colonial rule by the French colonizers. By applying a postcolonial lens to the narrative, this…

Discussion Assignment Instructions   The student will complete two Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 300 words and then post two replies of at least 250 words. For each thread, students may support their assertions with at least one citation in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at…

Geological events are in the news every day. Search the Internet for a news article related to geology that you can personally relate to, and provide the title, URL, and write a short summary. (Hint: include articles on topics such as the price of gasoline, earthquakes, floods, and global warming.) Include in your posting why…

In Chapter 12, we learn that prison isn’t easy. Prison life is dependent on several factors such as learning correctional rules and regulations, adapting to a new life that is heavily supervised, and being away from family and friends, among other things. Not only are inmates tasked with learning all the prison rules and regulations,…

In this week’s required learning resources, you read about the repercussions of unethically altered images. In this discussion you will view specific pieces from  43 Famous Photoshopped and Doctored Images from Across the Ages  and discuss your findings, perspectives, and questions with your peers. To complete your initial post, please complete the steps outlined below.…

In this week’s discussion, you will be integrating key ideas and information in the various topics of the Week 8 learning resources. Address the following two parts in your main discussion post: Part 1. Based on your study of this week’s learning resources, what is one environmental issue that might be associated with urbanization? Describe…

Master narratives not only tell us what we should believe; they tell us what to ignore. A master narrative will obfuscate the historical context in which an event occurs, as well as the complex of global relations which shape the immediate site where something happens. For example, in your first readings Takaki explains that the…

Early discussions of a multicultural America posited that the various ethnic groups existing in the U.S. would all blend together and become a “melting pot” of cultural backgrounds which together represent a new American culture. Based on relevant information from Lectures 1 and 2, Takaki Chapters 1 and 2, and the documentary The Shadow of…

Takaki spends Chapter 1 giving the A Different Mirror reader both a brief run-down of cultural pluralism- and diversity-related issues in the United States over time via various populations’ experiences, as well as a general outline of how contemporary race study has traditionally been conducted in the US. For this question, consider Takaki’s naming of…