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Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 647 words

Why do most Christians in history believe that the world will end in their lifetimes? Blog about the Bible movie we watched in class. Blog your thoughts on what your overall grade for your blog entries and your project should be and why.
Many Christians are taught that Jesus Christ will return in glory and [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1179 words

Blog exactly what you have done to improve the world regarding your project. This blog does not involve future plans, but actual things you have done this semester to implement your project. Post at least one more picture about your project. Why was Jesus crucified?
I currently have no pictures of my project but as soon [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1435 words

Write a reflective blog seriously evaluating each of the following course goals:
1. Give students a level of expertise in the discipline of biblical studies.
2. Provide the tools to read the Bible in an academic and critical manner.
3. Improve student’s ability to effectively communicate and to write clearly matters involving critical thinking.
4. Improve the world.
Do [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1161 words

Blog about how your project is coming along. Post at least one picture related to the implementation of your project. How was Jesus counter cultural? Is your project counter cultural? Explain
My project is coming along well I explained in my earlier blogs exactly what goes on but I will explain again.
I’ve met many new kids [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1272 words

Respond to comments on your project. What is the difference between source and textual criticism? Summarize Tobit, and what is the main lesson of this story? Why do some people consider the Maccabees to be heroic.
I want to thank everyone who took the time to comment on my project. It means a lot to me [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 516 words

I have commented on the following peoples blog:
Jennifer Pellitieri
Katey James
Leander Brumfield
Janet Le
Demetria White
Joanie Ivory
Mildred Wallace
Fatima Ramzi
Shanee Turner
Breannah Lemieux
 
The biblical prophets relates to my project in many ways. Prophets are all about spreading God’s word. They speak about the good things that God can do for you. My project is all about encouraging young children to [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1145 words

This week focus on how the implementation of your project is proceeding. What makes a good king according to the Deuteronomistic Historian? Would the Deuteronomistic Historian approve of George W. Bush? Why or why not? What is the worst thing that David did? Describe the Jerusalem Temple. What is the history of the first and [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 2592 words

Write and send formal letters about your position regarding the problem to four of the following individuals best suited to change the problem. You might consider some of the following:
The president of the United States
Your two senators
Your representative in the House
The mayor
Another local or national representative
A religious figure (for example, the Pope or the Dali [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1552 words

Do some research about your problem and blog some solid statistics to back up your argument. Be sure to cite sources. What does God’s house tell us about God? How is the idea of “Promised Land” problematic?
All of this information was received from nops.com and education/Tulane.edu.
While student progress is assessed by individual test scores, schools [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1180 words

So far my project has been going pretty good. I’ve met many new kids since I’ve been volunteering. Some are very eager to learn while others are forced to be there by their parents. The age of my students range from six to thirteen. Most of my younger students have a problem with completing their [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 1445 words

Respond to comments on your project. Come up with a picture/logo that best summarizes your project, and post it. Are the patriarchs and matriarchs good role models? Which is your favorite commandment from the Decalogue and why? Explain how the Decalogue fits into the context of ancient Near Eastern Suzerain-Vassal treaties.
 
REACHING OUR GOALS
 
I chose [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 423 words

I commented on the following peoples blog:
Whitney Cantrelle
Leander Brumfield
Kai Thomas
Shanee Turner
Katey James
Andrew Minias
Torey Chevis
Melissa DeLouche
Janet Le
Christina Richardson
 
Enuma Elish and Genesis are similar and different in many ways. Both the stories have much to do with creation. Genesis begins with God creating the heaven and the earths and many other things. Another similarity is the floods [...]

Saturday, April 25th, 2009: 423 words

I commented on the following peoples blog:
Whitney Cantrelle
Leander Brumfield
Kai Thomas
Shanee Turner
Katey James
Andrew Minias
Torey Chevis
Melissa DeLouche
Janet Le
Christina Richardson
 
Enuma Elish and Genesis are similar and different in many ways. Both the stories have much to do with creation. Genesis begins with God creating the heaven and the earths and many other things. Another similarity is the floods [...]

My Project

Thursday, February 5th, 2009: 720 words

In week two’s blog I discussed what I felt was the three biggest problems facing the world. The economy, education, and healthcare are very important issues, and hopefully with America coming to a change they will be resolved. However I have chosen to personally take on the responsibility of helping the educational problems we have [...]

Background

Sunday, January 25th, 2009: 1043 words

Before Hurricane Katrina I was a junior at Cabrini High School. My family and I had been living in New Orleans east since I was about 5 years old. Usually when the city is threatened with a hurricane, my family and I always “Ride it Out.” But with all the hype about Katrina we decided [...]