Christianity Questions

Make sure questions are related to the Gospel and Vatican II documents (especially Dei Verbum, Lumen Gentium, Nostra Aetate), and to major themes and concepts from the Bible and the Second Vatican Council. Provide an explanation and analysis of the objective Christian teachings on the question.

Ensure that you are discussing a theological issue that we addressed in class and which is related to the essay question. State and describe this issue in your intro and return to it in your conclusion. (ten points)

Aim for 5 paragraphs in the body of your essay, each with a main point that supports the argument of your essay. Each main point should be supported with a reference to our class readings and / or course material.  You should include at least one biblical reference and at least one additional reference from our class readings or materials in the essay. Try to reference a reading or class material for each of your main points. (ten points for each main point / paragraph = 50 points)

Explain what you learned about the topic in your own words. Do not just drop theological terms or quotes into your essay without explaining in your own words. You need to show your personal understanding of the concepts. (20 points)

Explain / introduce your sources: What is the Bible? What what Vatican II? Why is the source relevant to Christian theology? etc. (10 points)

I will not grade this as a paper, but give attention to neatness and grammar. Organize your essay and review it for mistakes. (10 points)

ONLY SOURCES THAT CAN BE USED

1)Lumen Gentium

https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html

2)Nostra Aetate

https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html

3) Dei Verbum

https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651118_dei-verbum_en.html

4)Spirit of the liturgy Section 4, chapter 2, 171-194 (ATTACHED)

5) Bible ( Genesis 1, Gospel of Mathew, Gospel of john)

6) biblical commentary

1). Can non-Christians go to heaven? Discuss the Christian saying: “No Salvation Outside the Church”:

2). What are the 4 Marks of the Church? Do all Christians believe in them?

3). Explain the Christian concept of Liturgy, including an evaluation of good worship. 

4) Compare and evaluate the presentation of Jesus in the Gospels with the Old Testament religion (the Jewish way of worship, their moral law, and their expectation of a Messiah).