Hesychasm emphasized the importance of not being distracted by worldly thoughts; positively, it emphasized the importance of the “Jesus Prayer” – “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner” – as a means of concentrating the mind and unlocking the heart. Write a word response Hesychasm as …
The Renaissance emphasized ‘ad fontes’ – a return to the original sources; For philosophy that was classical Greek sources such as Plato and Aristotle; for Christianity, that would be the New Testament. There were also other aspects of the Renaissance that were critical of Medieval religious practices and institutions and …
“The Enlightenment was an eighteenth-century movement of ideas and practices that made the secular world its [main focus]. It did not necessarily deny the meaning or emotional hold of religion, but it gradually shifted attention away from religious questions toward secular ones. By seeking answers in secular terms – even …
In your own words can you describe the term “White Privilege” and if you agree or disagree that it has impacted the social, political, and economic history of negative emotional reactions toward other racial and ethnic groups? Whether you agree or disagree, what changes can be made to help …
How do you think the experiences of African Americans during World War I influenced the Civil Rights Movement in the United States? Post an analysis on how the learning resources has enhanced your knowledge about immigration.
After reading the chapter on the Reformation in the textbook, and watching the film “Luther” (2003, with Joseph Fiennes), write a 300-word post discuss how key elements of the Reformation is illustrated in the life and actions of Martin Luther. 1) write a summary of the film of no …
This discussion asks you to apply the concepts from the module’s readings to evaluate a recent U.S. President. This practice helps you to develop the skill of defending a position using logic and evidence. You have the opportunity here to practice applying, translating, and re-working what you have learned to function …
From 1300 to 1800 and from North Africa to India, Islamic civilization thrived under three dynastic houses: the Ottomans, the Safavids, and the Mughals. All three empires had a period of expansion when territory was enlarged, followed by a high point politically and culturally and later a period of …
The cultural advances that occurred under the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires. Read More »
See pages 220 to 221 of the McGrath textbook on the rise of Enlightenment in Western Europe, especially in Protestant areas, especially in Calvinist areas. At the same time, Enlightenment did not seem to flourish in areas of Roman Catholic Europe, and it goes without saying that the Enlightenment did …
Discuss why the introduction of the railroad was considered essential in the building of the nation of Canada.
