CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 Recall
a time when you met someone with a different worldview than yours, and you had
a difficult time relating.
What
challenges did you have relating to that person?
How might
an understanding of the other's worldview have helped you in that situation?
DQ2 After
viewing one of the films listed in the "Topic 1 Discussion Question Film
Resource" from the topic materials, answer the following two questions.
Before you post, change the title of the post to include the title of the movie
you are discussing.
What is one
worldview depicted in the movie?
Which
character(s) held that worldview?
Provide at
least two quotes or scene descriptions from the movie to defend your point.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 Where
do atheism and Christianity agree and disagree on views of the origin of the
universe?
What
difference might someone's belief about the origin of the universe make in how
that person lives his or her life?
DQ2 Explain
who God is to the Christian using at least three characteristics of God. Why
are the characteristics of God so important to the Christian worldview?
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 The
Christian worldview provides an explanation for human nature and the story of
the creation and fall (Gen. 1-3). A great deal of the suffering that people
experience and much of man's inhumanity to man are explained by this
description of the fall of human nature. Is this characterization of human
nature accurate? Why or why not? If not, what is an alternative explanation?
DQ2 How
does the fall relate to tragedies like 9/11 and disasters such as the Tsunami
of 2004?
Explain how
your reaction to evil events has caused you to reassess your worldview.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 According
to the Bible and the Christian worldview, Jesus was fully God and fully human.
Interacting with the readings, especially Philippians 2:5-11 and Hebrews 1:1-3,
explain why this teaching of Jesus' full divinity and full humanity is
important to Christianity.
DQ2 Read
the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) and answer the following
questions:
What do you
believe is the main theme Jesus is communicating?
Explain the
three principal characters. Who do you identify with the most, and why?
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 After
reading the account of the resurrection of Christ in Luke 24 and again in the
assigned textbook chapters, express why the resurrection is so important to the
Christian worldview.
DQ2 According
to the Christian worldview, how does one gain eternal life? Use Bible verses to
support your response.
How does
the Christian concept of hope for the afterlife differ from that concept in
other worldviews?
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 Jesus
made many absolute statements such as the following:
John 14:6:
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me" (NIV).
Matthew
7:13-14: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is
the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the
gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"
(NIV).
Interacting
with these statements, how would you answer someone accusing Christianity of
exclusivism (as defined in Chapter 8 of the textbook)?
DQ2 How
would you explain how a good, loving, and all-powerful God allows suffering and
evil in his creation? Cite a specific example of suffering and/or evil that you
have seen or experienced.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 7 Discussion
DQ1 After
reviewing the Chapter 11 "Finding Your Purpose" section, discuss some
of the ways that people might discover their purpose.
Where are
you in the process of finding your purpose?
DQ2 What
might be some of the ramifications of living without purpose?
How might
having purpose in life impact the way people live their daily lives, and make
long-term plans and decisions?
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 1 Assignment
Personal
Commitments Assessment
In this assignment,
you will examine your worldview using the personal commitments described in
Chapter 2 of the textbook. This may be the first time you have thought deeply
about what you believe, so give yourself time to reflect on each question. You
will also have the opportunity to examine your worldview according to a test
given in the textbook and to express what you think the Christian faith is all
about.
Follow the
directions in the "Personal Commitments Assessment" worksheet.
GCU style
is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.
Reminder:
This is a worksheet so the LopesWrite score will be higher due to the
directions and questions
Be sure you
answer both Part 1 and Part 2 of this assignment before submitting.
Part 1
After reading
Chapter 2 in the textbook and the lecture for this topic, write a two- to
three-sentence answer to each of the six questions that form the basic
components or personal commitments for your worldview. Answer the questions
about your own beliefs in your own words, not what you think the Christian
worldview believes. Keep this worksheet intact and only add your answers under
each question.
1. What is your belief about ultimate
reality?
2. What is your belief about the nature
of the universe?
3. What is your belief about human
nature and the afterlife?
4. What is your belief about
knowledge?
5. What is your basis of ethics?
6. What is your purpose?
Part 2
Answer the following two questions with a
250-550-word response for each.
1. Your answers to the questions in
Part 1 form the basis of your worldview. Now that you have articulated your
worldview, evaluate it according to the practical test described in Chapter 2
of the textbook and the lecture. Can you live your worldview out in the world as
we know it? Why or why not?
2. Reflect on your current
understanding of the Christian faith. In other words, what is the essence of
the Christian worldview? How does one become a Christian?
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 2 Assignment
Origins
Reflection
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, create a 15-slide presentation
covering the following topics, paying particular emphasis on item three:
Briefly
explain the Genesis account of creation (first two chapters). The point is not
to retell all aspects of the story in detail, but just to make the message of
the Bible clear.
Explain and
support your interpretation of the origin of the universe. Here you may want to
address evolution, age of the earth, and whether or not it can be reconciled
with the message of the Bible.
Express how
your understanding of the origin of the universe impacts your worldview,
specifically your view of God, of humanity, and responsibility to care for the
earth.
The first
slide will be the title slide including your name and course information. The
last slide(s) will be your list of references. You may use the textbook, the
lecture, or other scholarly references. Cite all sources, including the Bible,
as you would in an essay. The in-text citations should be placed on the actual
slides in the presentation so the audience can see them. Put basic content on
the actual slides and elaborate on all your points in the slide notes. Also,
utilize the attached "Origins Presentation Template" to complete the
assignment.
In an
effort to keep the file sizes reasonable, use no more than four low-resolution
images. As in all aspects of this course, show respect for all other views,
with no condescension. Keep your presentation positive and focused on what you
believe, not on what you do not believe.
Use two to
four resources, in addition to the Bible.
While GCU
style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing
is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using GCU
formatting guidelines, which can be found in the GCU 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.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 3 Assignment
Fall of
Humanity: Then and Now
In this
assignment, you will analyze the implications of the fall of humanity, consider
the impact of the fall on humanity, and reflect on the continuing consequences
of the fall for people throughout human history.
One of the
central components of every worldview is the topic of human nature. The topic
of human nature asks questions about human value, human flourishing, and human
purpose. Within the Christian worldview, the issue of sin and the consequences
of the fall factor prominently into the topic of human nature.
Use the
"Fall of Humanity: Then and Now Worksheet" to complete this
assignment.
In this
two-part assignment, you will explore the topic of human nature from the
perspective of the Christian worldview. The first part of the assignment
involves gathering research. The second part of the assignment addresses how
the effects of the fall are still evident in the world today.
While GCU
style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing
is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using GCU
documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU 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.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.
Fall of
Humanity: Then and Now Worksheet
Name:
Course:
Date:
Instructor:
PART ONE:
THE FALL - THEN
Read the
assigned readings in Topic 3 (textbook Chapter 4, Lecture 3, "The Mystery
of Original Sin" article, and Bible passages) and address the following
questions with a total word count (including all questions and answers
combined) of 500-900 words.
Cite all of
the resources used with in-text citations, using at least two sources from the
Topic 3 readings. Include these in the reference list at the end of the
assignment.
Write your
paragraph response directly below each question:
1. What is revealed about human nature
(from Genesis 1-2)?
2. What are the consequences of the
fall for human nature (from Genesis 3)?
3. What is revealed about human purpose
from the readings? What does it mean for humans to flourish, in other words to
achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being?
4. How might these questions about
human nature, purpose, and flourishing be answered by those holding a
pantheistic or atheistic (choose one) worldview?
PART TWO:
THE FALL - NOW
Consider
how the fall and humanity's exposure to good and evil are seen in the way some
people treat themselves and others in dehumanizing ways today (examples: abuse,
addiction, bullying, domestic violence, eating disorders, human trafficking,
pornography, poverty, racism, vandalism, etc.).
Choose one
act of dehumanization and write the script for a short TV public service
announcement in 350-650 words. Use at least two different sources from the GCU
Library cited in the text and listed below in the list of references. Include
the following:
• Highlight how the act of
dehumanization is evident in the world today.
• Provide solid ideas for prevention.
• Include statistics, causes, and
impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate).
• Discuss how a God-centered
worldview contributes to a solution.
• Include notes within the script
about the images and video that would be included when shooting the commercial.
From the
topic materials, view the two examples of a public service announcement:
1. Child Internet Safety PSA - Online
Predators
2. Dangers of Sexting: What Teens Need
to Know
Write your
paper below:
REFERENCES
List at
least two references below for each part of the assignment above, for a minimum
of four references. Prepare these references according to the guidelines found
in the Student Success Center. Include the permalink for the GCU Library
sources used.
Example
reference:
Shuster, M.
(2013). The mystery of original sin: We don't know why God permitted the fall,
but we know all too well the evil and sin that still plague us. Christianity
Today, 57(3), 38-41. Retrieved from
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rfh&AN=ATLA0001935909&site=ehost-live&scope=site
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 4 Assignment
Mark 8:29
In Mark
8:29, Jesus discussed with his disciples what people were saying about him.
Jesus asked his disciples directly, "But who do you say that I am?"
In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your
understanding of who Christians claim Jesus is and to share your own belief
about who Jesus is.
Follow the
directions in the "Mark 8:29 Worksheet."
GCU style
is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.
Please
address each question below with complete sentences and clear, specific
explanation. The total word count (including all questions and answers
combined) should be between 900-1400 words. For questions one and two, use a
total of one to three resources, in addition to the Bible. Include sources in
the reference list at the end of the assignment. If you have your own Bible
commentary, you may use that, or use the sources in the “Other Biblical Sources
on the Internet” found in the topic materials.
Sample
citation:
Keener, C.
S. (2011). IVP New Testament Commentary Series: Matthew. Downers Grove, IL: IVP
Academic. Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/ivp-nt/toc/
1. Select one teaching of Jesus from
one of the following Bible verses (underline the passage chosen): Matthew
5:21-24; Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 7:15-23; Luke 15:1-32; John
13:1-17, 34-35; John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions:
a. What was Jesus’ point in the
teaching?
b. What sort of relevance does this
teaching have for other worldviews?
c. What does this teaching reveal
about Jesus?
2. Identify at least one claim that
Jesus made about his nature and/or the purpose of his ministry (such as in
Matthew 9:1-8; Matt 9:9-13; Luke 7:18-23; John 5:16-18; John 10:25-38; or John
14:5-11). Underline the passage chosen. What is the significance of this claim?
3. How would you personally answer
Jesus’ question, “But who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:29 ESV). Describe your
own beliefs about Jesus.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 5 Assignment
Benchmark -
Gospel Essentials
In this
assignment, you will assess your understanding of the Christian worldview,
including the main topics you have covered up to this point. You will summarize
and analyze the essential elements of the Christian worldview and reflect on
implications for your own worldview.
Write a
1,250-1,500-word essay using at least two course resources (textbook, lectures,
the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library to support your
points. Remember, the Bible counts as one reference regardless of how many
times you use it or how many verses you cite.
Begin your
paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce
the purpose of the paper.
Organize
your paper with the following sections, using the seven underlined titles for
subheadings.
Write at
least one paragraph for each component using the underlined titles for a
subheading.
God: What is
God like? What are God's characteristics? What is his creation?
Humanity:
What is human nature? What is human purpose? What is the root cause of human
problems?
Jesus: What
is Jesus' true identity? What did Jesus do? Why is Jesus' identity and work
significant for the Christian worldview?
Restoration:
What is the solution to human problems according to the Christian worldview?
What role do grace and faith play in Christian salvation? How do Christians
think that the transformation of self and society happen?
Analysis:
Analyze the Christian worldview by addressing each of the following questions:
What are the benefits or strengths of Christian belief? What is troublesome or
confusing about Christianity? How does Christianity influence a person's
thinking and behavior?
Reflection:
Reflect on your worldview by answering one of the following questions: If you
are not a Christian, what similarities and differences are there between your
worldview and the Christian worldview? If you are a Christian, how specifically
do you live out the beliefs of the Christian worldview?
Conclusion:
Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
References
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. Review the GCU Template for formatting
and utilize the attached "Gospel Essentials Template" to complete the
benchmark assignment.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.
This
benchmark assignment assesses the following competency:
MC3:
Christian Worldview Knowledge
Benchmark -
Gospel Essentials
In at least
150 words, complete your introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in
which you will address each of the following six sections with at least one
paragraph each.
God
In at least
150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Humanity
In at least
150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Jesus
In at least
150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Restoration
In at least
150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Analysis
In at least
150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Reflection
In at least
150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Conclusion
In at least
150 words, synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
Be sure to include citations.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 6 Assignment
Guided
Analysis: Suffering
In a guided
analysis, you will interact with the problem of evil and suffering and provide
your own response to the problem in comparison to the Christian response.
Follow the
directions in the "Guided Analysis: Suffering Worksheet."
GCU style
is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.
Address the
following questions, responding to each one directly below the question. Your
total word count (including all questions and answers combined) should be
between 900-1150 words. Include a reference page.
1. Describe a time when you experienced
a significant period of suffering. How did you deal with that experience? How
did you find comfort in the midst of suffering?
2. Briefly summarize the problem of
evil and suffering. Cite and reference the lecture and/or Chapter 9 in the
textbook.
3. Briefly summarize the Christian
worldview’s response to the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and reference
the lecture and/or Chapter 9 in the textbook.
4. Imagine that a close friend has just
suffered through a great personal loss (death of a loved one, natural disaster,
disease, job loss, divorce, or a broken relationship) and your friend asks you
why God would let such a terrible thing happen. How would you respond to your
friend?
5. According to Chapter 7 in the
textbook, how might the problem of evil and suffering lead one to the conclusion
that moral absolutes exist?
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 7 Assignment
Benchmark -
Ethical Dilemmas
In this
assignment, you will analyze the implications of an ethical issue according to
the Christian worldview. You will be challenged to think about Christian
worldview core beliefs and apply what you have learned over this course. This
will be a thorough analysis of a case study you will choose from the options
provided.
Write a
1,000-1,500-word essay in which you analyze ethical thinking and use
values-based decision-making to address a case study from the perspective of
the Christian worldview. Choose one case study from the five options listed in
the attached "Ethical Dilemmas" document.
After an
appropriate introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in which you name
the scenario you are choosing, address each of the following six sections with
at least one paragraph each. Write at least one paragraph for each component
using the underlined titles for a subheading.
Ethical
Dilemma: Briefly describe the ethical dilemma in your own words, including (a)
what in the scenario makes it difficult to make an ethical decision and (b) at
least two options for resolving the scenario, providing a brief overview of
what sort of ethical decisions each option might make.
Core
Beliefs: What beliefs about God and humanity from the Christian worldview are
relevant to the scenario? How might these core worldview commitments of
Christians influence one's decision-making with regard to this scenario?
Resolution:
Describe the Christian worldview's proposal for resolving the ethical dilemma.
How should the person in the scenario act according to the Christian worldview?
What is the best course of action for a Christian? (Note: The resolution should
be consistent with Christian worldview commitments.)
Evaluation:
What might be the unintended consequences and perceived benefits of the
resolution proposed by the Christian worldview?
Comparison:
How does the Christian worldview resolution compare to how another worldview
might resolve the dilemma? Choose a specific contrasting worldview, such as
atheism, pantheism, or scientism.
Conclusion:
Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
References
Use and
cite two course resources (textbook, lectures, and the Bible), and at least two
scholarly sources from the GCU Library that address the issue from opposing
sides. Refer to the directions on "Navigating the GCU Library for CWV
Benchmark Research" and the "Example Ethical Dilemma Essay."
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. Review the GCU Template for formatting
and utilize the attached "Ethical Dilemmas Essay Template" to complete
the benchmark assignment.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.
This
benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:
MC1:
Critical Thinking
MC2:
Effective Communication
MC3:
Christian Worldview Knowledge
CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 1 Quiz
1Chapter 1
of our textbook says that "worldview relates to the whole person."
Assuming this is true, which of the following must also be true?
Our
worldview only affects how we think and reason.
Our
worldview only affects our behavior.
Our
worldview affects both our thinking process and our everyday behavior.
Our
worldview is based on faith alone so neither our thoughts nor actions play a
role.
2Which one
of the worldview elements listed below deals with questions like, "Why are
we here?" and "What should we be doing with our lives?"
Ultimate
Reality
Human
Nature
Knowledge
Ethics
Purpose
3What makes
up our worldview?
A
foundational set of assumptions to which one commits that serves as a framework
for understanding and interpreting reality and that deeply shapes one's
behavior
A set of
assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how we live
The
comprehensive perspective from which we interpret all of reality
All of the
above
4Which
worldview family does not believe in anything supernatural?
Atheism
Theism
Pantheism
Deism
5All
worldviews are private. There is no such thing as a shared worldview.
True
False
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 2 Quiz
Proverbs
9:10 says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the
knowledge of the Holy One is insight" (ESV). Which of the following statements is most
consistent with Proverbs 9:10?
We should
fear God because of his amazing knowledge and insight.
Knowing and
fearing God leads to wise decisions.
Fearing God
leads to insight and power over God's enemies.
Fearing the
Lord leads to not fearing one's enemies.
2Which
"acts" are part of the biblical story?
Creation,
Fall, and Redemption
Creation,
Paradise, and Covenants
Predestination,
Creation, and Salvation
Old
Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament
3Which of
the following statements is true of the theistic evolution view of the creation
of the world?
This view
believes all life evolved as a result of unguided natural processes.
This view
is commonly held by atheists.
This view
believes all life evolved in a process guided and empowered by God.
This view
believes the earth is relatively young, about 6,000 years old.
4Which
persons of the Trinity were involved in the creation?
God the
Father
God the Son
God the
Holy Spirit
All of the
above
5Which of
the following statements is true of the old earth view of the creation of the
world?
This view
believes God created the universe in 6 literal 24-hour days.
This view
agrees with mainstream science that the universe and earth are billions of
years old.
This view
believes that life appeared in stages as God gave the commands.
Both b) and
c) are true of the old earth view of the creation of the world.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 3 Quiz
1According
to Isaiah 59:1-2:
We are as
sinful as we can be.
Our sins
separate us from God.
Our sins
show us our need of God to save us.
Unconfessed
sin may cause us sorrow.
2According
to the textbook, idolatry is compared with what?
Worshipping
the sun, moon, and stars
An
unfaithful spouse
Robbing the
temple
Bringing
the worst animals to the priests
3The
earliest prophecy is given in Genesis 3:15 and known as the proto-evangelium,
meaning:
First
gospel
First
church movement
Before the
gospel
Promoting
evangelism
4Which of
the following best describes the primary ministry of the Old Testament
prophets?
They
foretold events in distant future.
They
pronounced judgments against the foreign nations.
They
pronounced judgment against Israel.
They
announced the coming of a Davidic king.
5Which of
the following best completes the following sentence from the textbook?
"The history of humanity is best characterized by a departure from ________________."
Idealism
Redemption
Sanity
Wisdom
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 4 Quiz
1In Luke
10, how did Jesus respond to the lawyer who asked him, "And who is my
neighbor?"
Jesus told
him the parable of the good Samaritan.
Jesus told
him about the good shepherd.
Jesus
taught about the rich man and Lazarus.
Jesus
taught about taking up your cross and following him.
2According
to John 10:1-18 which of the following does not describe Jesus as the Good
Shepherd?
He loves
and cares for his sheep.
He calls
his sheep by name.
He keeps
his sheep in a pen for their safety.
He lays
down his life for the sheep.
3The
pronouncement of the forgiveness of our sins by Jesus Christ is called the
incarnation.
True
False
4According
to Philippians 2:5-8, what direction did Jesus' life take?
Divinity
> Humanity > Servant > Criminal Death
Humanity
> Divinity > Death > Grave
Infancy
> Childhood > Adolescence > Adulthood
None of the
above
5Which of
the following describes a temptation Jesus faced?
Turning
stones into bread.
Bowing to
the devil for all the power and wealth in the world.
Throwing
himself off the temple to test God.
All of the
above
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 5 Quiz
According
to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three Rs:
Reformation,
Reinterpretation, and Repudiation
Return,
Revelation, and Reconstruction
Reverence,
Revival, and Repose
Rescue,
Redemption, and Renewal
2According
to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are his followers to be recognized?
By their
strict obedience to Old Testament laws
By their
love for one another
By their
willingness to sacrifice everything
All of the
above
3According
to Romans 3:23, all humans, when measured against the divine law, are found
guilty of sin and fall short of the glory of God.
True
False
4The story
Jesus told in Matthew 18:21-35 illustrates how unrealistic it is to forgive
others.
True
False
5Wisdom in
the Christian worldview includes the following:
Having
perfect knowledge of everything
Knowing the
answer for all of humanity's problems
Being
transformed from selfishness to selflessness
Being
successful and rich in this life
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 6 Quiz
1The Sermon
on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) begins with the Beatitudes. Which of these blessings
is most emphasized by Jesus?
Blessed are
those who mourn.
Blessed are
those who are persecuted for righteousness.
Blessed are
those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Blessed are
the merciful.
2How do the
first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six?
The first
four are positive and the last six are negative – "Thou shalt not…"
The first
four describe our duty to God and the remaining six our duty to people.
The first
four apply only to the Old Testament age, while the last six apply for all
time.
Both a) and
b) are true.
3In
Raphael's famous painting School of Athens, how are Plato and Aristotle
depicted?
Plato is
pointing up, referring to ideal forms that define universal truths.
Aristotle
is gesturing horizontally, referring to the belief that particular examples
lead to universal truths.
Plato and
Aristotle are both agreeing that universal truths come only from particular
examples.
Both a) and
b) are true.
4According
to the lecture, "Without God…"
There can
be no morality.
There can
be no moral and spiritual absolute truths.
There can
be no absolute truth.
None of the
above
5In the
Gospel of John Chapter 11, the story of Lazarus teaches many truths. Identify
which of the following lessons can be learned from this story.
Jesus knew
what was going to happen to Lazarus.
Jesus felt
the grief of others deeply.
God has the
power to raise the dead.
Death is
not the end for those who believe in Jesus.
All of the
above are true.
Only a),
b), and c) are true.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 7 Final Quiz
1Which of
the following statements is true of the kingdom of God?
It is a
physical kingdom.
It is
already and not yet.
It is
specific to particular geographical land in Israel.
It will
begin after Jesus' returns.
2God's
mission flows out of his character.
True
False
3After the fall, what was true about all
humanity?
They have
the possibility of becoming sinful.
They are
sinful by nature.
They lost
the image of God.
They are as
sinful as they can be.
4Which of
the following worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the
worldview matches with reality?
The Moral
Authority Test
The
Coherence Test
The
Correspondence Test
The
Practical Test
5According
to the Christian worldview, since this is God's universe and God is good, God
can do what he wants and is not obligated to explain himself to humanity.
True
False
6According to Romans 3:20, humans can attain a
relationship with God by living by the letter of the law in the Old Testament.
True
False
7According to John 10:1-18, which of the
following does not describe Jesus as the Good Shepherd?
He loves
and cares for his sheep.
He calls
his sheep by name.
He keeps
his sheep in a pen for their safety.
He lays
down his life for the sheep.
8God calls
people to serve him and serve others through a variety of ways, but being
called by God to be a pastor or missionary is a more worthwhile purpose than
having a regular job.
True
False
9According to Isaiah 59:1-2:
We are as
sinful as we can be.
Our sins
separate us from God.
Our sins
show us our need of God to save us.
Unconfessed
sin may cause us sorrow.
10Which one
of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues of right and wrong and
whether there is absolute moral truth?
Ultimate
Reality
Human
Nature
Knowledge
Ethics
Purpose
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 1 Review
This topic
review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 1 Quiz. Instructors
will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your
computer and submit when complete.
When
completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with
quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and
lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside
sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and
paraphrasing, include all authors' last names for citations that have multiple
authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph
number(s).
The quiz
will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this
topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit
the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it
is complete may result in a zero grade.
Please type
your answers below each question.
1. List three analogies for worldview
used in Chapter 1 of the textbook.
2. List the various definitions and descriptions
of worldview found in the textbook and lecture.
3. Match the following worldview terms
(Atheism, Pantheism, Theism, and Deism) with the correct description below.
a. Belief in a personal and relational
God who created and sustains all that exists:
b. Belief in a God who created all
things but is not relational or involved in the world:
c. Belief that “all is god” and in a
strong sense of spiritualism but not in a personal God:
d. Belief based only on the natural or
physical realm with no spiritual or supernatural:
4. According to Chapter 1 in the
textbook and Lecture 1, which worldview families use both faith and reason?
5. What kind of person does James 1:26
speak about?
6. Summarize Proverbs 8:10-11.
7. What is the difference between private
and shared worldviews?
8. Briefly describe the three worldview
tests.
9. Match the following worldview
elements (Ultimate Reality, Nature of the Universe, Human Nature, Knowledge,
Ethics, and Purpose) with the correct question below:
a. Is there absolute truth?
b. Is there a God?
c. How do we know right from wrong?
d. Is there a spiritual part to the
universe?
e. Does life have meaning?
f. Are humans merely higher orders of
mammals?
10. When discussing worldviews, what is
the difference between an open system and a closed system?
References
Hiles, J.
S., & Smith, A. F. (2015). Evaluating wisely. In Grand Canyon University
(Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life
(2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
Lecture 1.
(2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.
Waddell, J.
(2015). Seeking wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of
wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 2 Review
This topic
review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 2 Quiz. Instructors
will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your
computer and submit when complete.
When
completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with
quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and
lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside
sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and
paraphrasing, include all authors' last names for citations that have multiple
authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph
number(s).
The quiz
will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this
topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit
the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it
is complete may result in a zero grade.
Please type
your answers below each question.
1. List the three Christian views of
creation, as given in the lecture, and a brief description of each.
2. The concept that humanity is created
in the image of God may refer to a number of things. List four things: two
covered in the textbook and two covered in the lecture.
3. What are the similarities between
the scenes in Revelation 21:1-4 and the garden of Eden in Genesis 2?
4. According to the lecture, what is
meant when we say God is sovereign?
5. List at least five characteristics of
God emphasized in Psalm 145.
6. List three reasons for seeing
humanity as the pinnacle of God’s creation.
7. How does the textbook describe the
garden of Eden?
8. How would you describe the nature of
work God gave to Adam in the garden of Eden?
9. Summarize Proverbs 9:10.
10. Summarize God’s statements in Genesis
2:16-18.
11. What does the textbook say about the
involvement of the Trinity in creation?
12. List the four basic “acts” of the
overarching biblical story.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 3 Review
This topic
review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 3 Quiz. Instructors
will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your
computer and submit when complete.
When
completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with
quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and
lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside
sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and
paraphrasing, include all authors' last names for citations that have multiple
authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph
number(s).
The quiz
will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this
topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit
the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it
is complete may result in a zero grade.
Please type
your answers below each question.
1. Summarize Isaiah 59:1-2.
2. The textbook and lecture make
mention of Judges 21:25, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone
did what was right in his own eyes” (ESV). This is a common refrain in
Scripture (Deut. 12:8; Prov. 12:15; 26:12). What does this refrain indicate
about the spiritual state of the people?
3. What is the prophecy in Genesis 3:15
known as, and what does it mean?
4. A main idea, according to the
textbook, is that the history of humanity is characterized by a departure from
what?
5. Which book of the Bible begins with
the story of Moses?
6. What kind of prayer is found in
Nehemiah 9, and how does it contrast God and the people?
7. Although created in the image of
God, humanity became sinful by nature after the fall. How extensively does this
original sin or depravity affect us according to Romans 3:10-23?
8. How did the fall (sin of Adam and
Eve) affect the world according to Genesis 3:16-19?
9. What metaphor does the textbook use
to describe idolatry?
10. According to the textbook, what was
the primary message of the Old Testament prophets?
11 List the names of Israel’s first
three kings.
12. After Israel divided into the northern
kingdom and the southern kingdom, the southern kingdom of Judah endured much
longer but eventually fell to what nation?
13. According to the textbook, the Wisdom
literature (Job through Ecclesiastes) has what central theme?
14. According to this topic’s assigned
reading, "The Mystery of Original Sin: We Don't Know Why God Permitted the
Fall, but We Know All Too Well the Evil and Sin That Still Plague Us," by
Shuster, what is the problem with the world?
15. According to that same Shuster
article, why might God want us “to believe, trust, and obey him even when there
is not a reason to do so that we can wrap our minds around”?
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 4 Review
This topic
review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 4 Quiz. Instructors
will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your
computer and submit when complete.
When
completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with
quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and
lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources,
including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing,
include all authors' last names for citations that have multiple authors. For
quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).
The quiz
will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this
topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit
the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it
is complete may result in a zero grade.
Please type
your answers below each question.
1. Read Philippians 2:5-8 and briefly
describe the direction Jesus’ life took.
2. Read John 1:1-3. What other familiar
passage in Scripture does this remind you of?
3. In what ways does the textbook say
that Jesus is similar to Moses and David?
4. Briefly summarize the parable of the
sower from Mark 4.
5. Briefly list the three temptations
of Jesus from Matthew 4.
6. How is Jesus described in 1
Corinthians 1:24 and John 1:1?
7. In the lecture, Jesus is described
as fully God and fully man; now briefly describe the Trinity and Jesus’
position in the Trinity.
8. Briefly describe the kingdom of God
as taught in the textbook.
9. Read John 10:1-18 and briefly
summarize how Jesus cares for his sheep.
10. Briefly summarize the context and
story of the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:29-37.
11. According to the lecture, what is the
atonement, and where in the Old Testament is this referred to in prophecy seven
times?
12. What does the incarnation refer to?
13. According to the lecture, what three
reasons are stated in Scripture for why God became a man in the person of Jesus
Christ?
14. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. What is
the Apostle Paul referring to when he says at the end, “the foolishness of God
is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men”?
References
Lecture 4.
(2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.
Merrick, J.
(2015). The wisdom and mercy of God. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The
beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.).
Available from
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 5 Review
This topic
review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 5 Quiz. Instructors
will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your
computer and submit when complete.
When
completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with
quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and
lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside
sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and
paraphrasing, include all authors' last names for citations that have multiple
authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph
number(s).
The quiz
will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this
topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit
the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it
is complete may result in a zero grade.
Please type
your answers below each question.
1. Summarize Romans 3:20-26.
2. Summarize Matthew 5:44.
3. How does the textbook interpret
Matthew 18:21-35 and the Christian’s ability to forgive others?
4. Describe the Christian view of
salvation and how it differs from the views of other religions.
5. What three words beginning with “R”
used in the lesson and lecture summarize the gospel message?
6. Briefly summarize Isaiah 53:4-6.
7. What is the mark of a Christian
according to Jesus in John 13:35?
8. Read Hebrews 9:24-28. Briefly state
the point in each of the last three verses (26-28).
9. Summarize John 20:24-29. What is the
significance of this passage for Christians today
References
Lamca, C.
(2015). Intellectual obstacles to wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The
beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.).
Available from
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
Lecture 5.
(2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.
Merrick, J.
(2015). The wisdom and power of God. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The
beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.).
Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 6 Review
This topic
review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 6 Quiz. Instructors
will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your
computer and submit when complete.
When
completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with
quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and
lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside
sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and
paraphrasing, include all authors' last names for citations that have multiple
authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph
number(s).
The quiz
will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this
topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit
the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it
is complete may result in a zero grade.
Please type
your answers below each question.
1. Read the Ten Commandments in Exodus
20.
a. Briefly list the commandments.
b. How do the first four commandments
differ from the last six?
2. Read the Beatitudes, the blessings
of Jesus in the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter
5:1-12. Which one is repeated and emphasized?
3. From the lecture, what two
commandments did Jesus say are the greatest?
4. From the lecture and textbook, write
out the short quote that philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche made famous about
truth.
5. From the textbook, describe how
Raphael, in his great painting School of Athens, depicted Plato and Aristotle.
6. According to the lecture, what kind
of absolute truths require the existence of God?
7. Briefly define general and special
revelation.
8. From Chapter 8 of the textbook, define
exclusivism and pluralism.
9. According to Chapter 9 in the
textbook, does Job ever find out why he suffered? What is the best explanation
from our perspective?
10. Read the story of the raising of
Lazarus in John 11. What can we learn about Jesus and death from this account
of the event?
11. Read the 11 reasons for suffering
listed in the lecture. Which reason(s) might provide good cause for a Christian
to “count it all joy” as James says to do in James 1:2-4?
12. Read the section on theodicy in
Chapter 9 of the textbook.
a. Define theodicy.
b. What are two explanations Christians
might give to explain the problem of evil—how a good and powerful God would
allow suffering?
13. According to Philippians 2:1-11, how
are Christians to behave in light of what Jesus endured?
References
Jibben, J.
(2015). The wisdom of absolutes. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The
beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.).
Available from
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
Lecture 6.
(2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.
Sharpe, J.
(2015). Experiential obstacles to wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The
beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.).
Available from
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 7 Review
This topic
review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Final Exam portion, which
covers questions from Topic 7. The Final Exam will also include three questions
from each of the previous quizzes, so study previous topic reviews as well.
Instructors will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review
to your computer and submit when complete.
When
completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with
quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and
lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside
sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all
authors' last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted
citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).
The exam
will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this
topic review before you attempt the exam. Once you start the exam, do not exit
the exam until the entire exam is completed. Exiting out of the exam before it
is complete may result in a zero grade.
Please type
your answers below each question.
1. Read the section on The Kingdom of
God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following:
a. Is it a present kingdom or a future kingdom?
b. Is it a physical kingdom or a
spiritual kingdom?
c. List two other characteristics
found in the reading.
2. Read the section on The Mission of
God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following:
a. How is it related to God’s character?
b. How is God’s mission characterized?
3. Read the sidebar on Finding Your
Purpose in Chapter 11 of the textbook and describe the work ethic presented.
What kind of work is best?
4. List God’s purposes for our lives
from Romans 8:28-29 (see Lecture 7).
5. Read the section on Belief and
Behavior in Chapter 12 of the textbook and James 2:14-26. What is the relationship
between faith and action?
6. According to Mark 8:34, is being a
disciple of Jesus easy or costly?
7. Read the section on The Work of the Holy
Spirit in Chapter 12 of the textbook. List two functions of the Spirit in a
Christian’s life.
8. According to the Westminster Shorter
Catechism quoted in the lecture, what is the primary purpose of humanity?
9. Read 1 Corinthians 15:42-57 and list
three characteristics of the glorified state.
References
Lecture 7.
(2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.
Pasley, M.
(2015). Practical wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of
wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
Waddell, J.
(2015). Developing personal wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The
beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.).
Available from
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php
