Biblical Mandate for Apologetics Discussion – Description
BUSI 414
The student will complete 4 Discussions in this course. Each thread should be at least 250 words
INITIATING PROJECTS
Based on the readings for this module, discuss the importance of the initiating projects process group.
PROJECT INTEGRATION
Based on the readings for this module, discuss what integration means in project management.
COST MANAGEMENT
What are at least two reasons why cost estimates are ineffective? (List the reason, detail why it is a problem, and list possible techniques that may remedy the problem.)
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Based on the readings for this module, discuss the importance of quality in project management.
BUSI 415
The student will complete 4 Discussions in this course. Each thread should be at least 300 words
COMPARING AGILE AND WATERFALL METHODOLOGIES
Many organization are moving away from Waterfall Methodologies to Agile (or an Adaptive Iterative approach) to support the ever-changing project and stakeholder needs. This course attempts to add Agile and Adaptive Iterative methodology consideration within the PMBOK Knowledge Areas. To Facilitate this, let us discuss Waterfall and Agile in this Forum. Refer to the Discussion Grading Rubric to ensure you cover all the requirements.
Find and share a resource that compares Agile to Waterfall methodologies and address the following (you will have to search outside of the reading assignments for this module):
What is the difference between Agile and Waterfall?
How would you choose the proper Methodology?
How is project management addressed in the Bible?
COMPARING AGILE AND WATERFALL ROLES
Find and share a resource that compares one of the Agile project roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.) to Waterfall Project Roles (Sponsor, Champion, Project Manager, etc.) and address the following (you will have to search outside of the reading assignments for this Module):
Define the roles you selected from each
What are the difference?
How is project leadership addressed in the Bible?
COMPARE AGILE MANIFESTO TO PMBOK STANDARDS
Find and share a resource that compares the Agile Manifesto to PMBOK standards and address the following (you will have to search outside of the reading assignments for this Module):
Define Each
What are the difference?
How is the project customer addressed in the Bible?
REVIEW OF METHODOLOGIES
Find and share a resource that supports your thoughts to the following (you will have to search outside of the reading assignments to facilitate your answers):
What Methodology is currently used in your organization? If you are not currently working, research an organization and share their methodology
After completing this course, what suggestions would you make to change the current methodology of your selected organization?
How should you manage this change according to the Bible?
BUSI 416
The student will complete four (4) Discussions in this course. Each thread should be at least 200 words
GLOBAL PROJECTS, MANAGER, AND TEAMS
Research a recent article that relates to the topics noted in the discussion title and write a review that includes: a definition of the topic, summary, discussion, biblical integration and a complete citation.
GLOBALIZATION, STRATEGY, AND ORGANIZATION
Research a recent article that relates to the topics noted in the discussion title and write a review that includes: a definition of the topic, summary, discussion, biblical integration and a complete citation.
CULTURE AND ETHICS
Research a recent article that relates to the topics noted in the discussion title and write a review that includes: a definition of the topic, summary, discussion, biblical integration and a complete citation.
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Research a recent article that relates to the topics noted in the discussion title and write a review that includes: a definition of the topic, summary, discussion, biblical integration and a complete citation.
APOL 220
You will complete three Discussions in this course. Each thread should be at least 300 words
BIBLICAL MANDATE FOR APOLOGETICS
Explain the biblical mandate for apologetics beyond simply quoting 1 Peter 3:15.
List and describe three types of apologetic arguments found in the Bible.
APOLOGETIC VIRTUE
Theologian Kevin Vanhoozer has stressed that “good apologetics is less a matter of having mastered certain intellectual procedures than it is of character formation, of having become the right sort of person, a person of apologetic virtue.” Meditate on this quote, and then in light of your recent readings, address the following:
Define and describe in your own words what “apologetic virtue” means – including what it is and is not – offering examples and illustrations.
Show how Jesus embodied and modeled your description of apologetic virtue.
CULTURAL TRENDS OF LATE MODERNISM
Chapter 11 in Apologetics at the Cross discusses various cultural trends of late-modernism. Summarize one of these trends and explain the challenges it presents for Christianity.
Choose one of the following to summarize modern pluralism, the ethics of authenticity, the therapeutic turn, or religious lethargy.
Explain the challenges that this feature presents for Christianity.
BIBL 110
The student will complete 2 discussions in this course. Each thread should be 250-300 words
THE CONTEXT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
Using biblical examples and textual support, discuss why knowing the cultural context of the New Testament is important for understanding the message of the New Testament documents. Likewise, your initial prompt should address the Old Testament as the primary historical background to the New Testament.
THEOLOGICAL UNIT IN THE SCRIPTURES
Using biblical examples and textual support, discuss the theological unity between the Old and New Testaments. Some examples of acceptable topics may include redemption, original design, sin, and the nature of the Godhead. However, topics are not limited to only these examples. The initial post should include one example of theological unity between the two sets of biblical documents.
GLST 200
The student will complete 3 Discussions in this course. Each thread should be at least 250 words (not to exceed 450)
GOD’S MISSIONARY PURPOSE
What evidence do we see in the Old Testament that God’s mission includes people of all nations, tongues, and tribes? How does Israel’s role in the Old Testament compare to the Church’s role today?
THE MISSIONARY CALL
Apart from the gospel message itself, what is the most significant mission principle you have learned from the assigned readings this week? How does this principle apply to missions today?
BECOMING A WORLD CHRISTIAN
How does what you have learned about God’s global purpose in the last eight weeks change your perspective on current events and on what it means to follow Christ in our current global context? Describe what steps you will take to become a “world Christian.”
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