THEO/104 THEO104 THEO 104 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION

THEO 104 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION

Group Discussion Board Forum Interaction 2

The Sacred/Secular Divide

You will continue the previous discussion by considering the sacred/secular divide that is often seen within society today. After watching the presentation titled The Sacred/Secular Divide, interact with your classmates by discussing the following questions:

• How does the tendency to push religion away from the public arena effect the Christian’s ability to engage culture?
• What are the areas within your own life that depict the sacred/secular divide?
• How can the sacred/secular divide be eliminated within your sphere of influence?

In your discussion, indicate to which of the points of the Sacred/Secular Divide you are responding throughout your post.

You must contribute to the discussion in at least 2 posts of between 250–300 words each.

Group Discussion Board Forum Interaction Instructions

During Modules/Weeks 3–6 of the course, youwill participate in a group discussion board. This discussion is designed to last the entire 4 weeks, with each week’s discussion building off of the previous week(s) discussion. The following 4areas will be discussed throughout the 4 weeks:

1. Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
2. The Sacred/Secular Divide
3. Worship and the Biblical Worldview
4. The Impact of the Gospel

These discussions are designed to help youthink through the impact of yourtheological understanding on everyday life. Your worldview will be taken into consideration as it relates to how you engageyour society.

In Module/Week 3 the individual who creates the initial thread will only need to reply a minimum of one time to the group; all others in the group must reply a minimum of 2 times. In Modules/Weeks 4, 5, and 6 all group members must reply to the group discussion a minimum of 2 times.

You are expected to participate actively in the online discussions, to read the discussions several times each week, and post substantive responses at least twice each week. The threadsmust be substantial and thoughtful in nature. Please limit the length of your postings to 200-300 words per posting.

In addition to answering all prompts, the student is expected to interact with other participants and probe their thinking. Refer to course readings and videos and engage in biblical texts before responding. You are required to check the discussion group postings frequently and to participate consistently in the discussion.

Submit all responses by 11:59 pm (ET) on Monday of the Modules/Weeks 3, 4, 5, and 6.