...STUDY GUIDE (Quiz 1) “Communication: What Is It?” (pp. 5-14) DISCLAIMER: This guide highlights some of the most important concepts addressed in the textbook readings for which you are accountable in Quiz 1. Review this material as you prepare for the quiz. Not everything in this guide will be on the quiz, and not everything on the quiz will derive from this guide. Indeed, you should carefully review the readings for other noteworthy facts, terms, or concepts that you might encounter on the quiz. KEY TERMS Communis The expositional approach to the study of communication The rhetorical approach to the study of communication Claude Shannon, Warren Weaver, and Wilbur Schramm Sender Recipient Encoding Decoding Transmission Physical barriers to communication Linguistic barriers to communication Belief barriers to communication Stereotypes Informed generalizations SUMMARY An introductory communication text rightly begins by defining its core concept, communication. After defining communication and showing how it comes into existence, this chapter distinguishes different types of communication from each other. Communication derives from the Latin root word communis. In English, this root word means common, general, universal, or public. When a person believes, feels, values, or acts as one with another person, communis exists. Communication can be studied in two basic ways. The expositional approach studies attitudes, values, beliefs, feelings, or behaviors that unify people as a...
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...Topic 6 Study Guide This study guide is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 6 Quiz. Instructors will grade the study guide for completion, not for accuracy. Download the study guide and type in your answers below the questions. Save the study guide to your computer and submit when complete. There is no need to submit the study guide to Turnitin. After submitting the study guide to the instructor, save it for use when taking the Topic 6 Quiz. The quiz will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this study guide before you attempt the quiz. The quiz will be administered in class. Please type your answers below each question. 1. Read the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20. a. Briefly list the commandments. * I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. * You shall have no other gods before me. * You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. * You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. * Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. * Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. * You shall not murder. * You shall not commit adultery. * You shall not steal. * You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. b. How do...
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...of the Christian worldview and reflect on implications for your own worldview. Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay using at least two course resources (textbook, lectures, the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library to support your points. Remember, the Bible counts as one reference regardless of how many times you use it or how many verses you cite. Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper. Organize your paper with the following sections using the seven underlined titles for subheadings. The Christian Worldview: Describe the beliefs of the Christian worldview with regard to the following components corresponding to Topics 2-5. Write at least one paragraph for each component using the underlined title for a subheading. God: What is God like? What are God's characteristics? What is his creation? To explain god and what his characteristics mean to a Christian would be to explain what it means to Christian. God is good, an entity that does not present with evil. God is loving, does not represent hate. God is just, has understanding with reason. These are also three of the attributes that humans should have and possess. This make the Christian god relatable and with achievable expectation. The attributes of god allows for a base of morality for people. With this ability to meet the expectations of god people can achieve a moral world view. This in turn gives Christians the ability...
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...I. Worldview is your perspective on how you see the world. Worldview can be identified or even compared to your conscience. Worldview is what we use to make everyday decisions in life. II. 1. The question of origin-In Christian worldview, we believe that God created man and earth. We are evidence that God is the creator of all things. Without God man, earth, or any other living would not exist. (Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:16-17) 2. The question of identity-From a Christian worldview perspective, God created us in his image. God also created the animals but mankind were responsible for overseeing the animals. It was our duty to lead and take care of the animals. Therefore, we are above the animals but are still responsible to tend to their needs as fellow creations of God. ( Genesis 2:15, Genesis 1:27) 3. The question of meaning/purpose-From a Christian worldview perspective the meaning or purpose is to have a personal relationship with God. The purpose is to know that there is only one true God and that we are to serve and praise him. This can only be accomplished by having a personal relationship through Christ. (John 17:3, Matthew 22:26-40) 4. The question of morality-From a Christian worldview mortality is what we would view as right and wrong. Ethics tie into mortality for Christians also because we use those to determine the decisions we make and how we will handle certain situations according to the word of God. We use ethics to guide us in our everyday lives. Certain...
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...Carla Jensen CWV November 13, 2011 Todd Forrest My Very Own Worldview The three components that make up my worldview are God, Knowledge, and Ultimate Reality, because they shape shaped my thoughts, experiences, education, and life decisions. Therefore, my belief in God has shaped my entire life through my thoughts, experiences, and life decisions. My Thoughts: My thoughts have always included God, for as long as I can remember. I can remember feeling the presence of God around me as a very, very small child, and He has always been there to support me with His love and guidance. I don’t think of myself as a religious person, but as a person who would like to live my life the way God wants us to. I have always been a “Pollyanna” type, because I always believed that there is good in everyone and everything. It is really not practical to believe that people will always think and behave the same as me, which is why I have spent many years learning about others – how they think, what they do, and why they do it- as a way to better understand the human race. I have learned that many self proclaimed Christians can be the most evil of people, because going to church and reading the bible does not make a person act like Jesus Christ. People should not have to act “as if”, but just be like Him. I am old enough to have seen some pretty hypocritical folks in my lifetime that would chastise others for not going to church...
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...Biblical Worldview: According to Paul Justin Wilson BIBL 110-D21 November 12, 2015 Having a worldview contributes to each person’s evaluation of origins, which in return will impact each individuals life choices. Holmes defines a worldview that “is not disengaged theology; rather it represents the beliefs and values and purposes that guide our work, play, family, and society.” While many worldviews seek answers to life’s fundamental questions, Christians stand on the foundation of a biblical worldview. A biblical worldview is an overall concept of the world and humankind’s part in it, grounded on God’s authority, which He reveals to each person through the Bible. Specifically, Paul addresses the issue of the Christian worldview in his letter to a church in Rome. Paul clearly sets forth the foundations of the Christian belief. Through the truths Paul cites, he builds a solid basis for a biblical worldview: all people are sinful; Christ died to forgive sin; humankind is made right with God through faith; this begins a new life with a relationship with God. The Christian life is not abstract theology unconnected with life, but it has practical implications that will affect how choices are made in a person’s life each day. Having a biblical worldview sets the foundation of transformation by God’s word in every aspect of life. Paul addresses the issue of creation in Romans 1, “For His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly...
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...2 DQ 1 Refer to the GCU Introduction, The Death of Ivan Ilych by Tolstoy and the three concepts of the “healing environment” found in chapters 7-9 of Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing. What is the phenomenology of illness and disease (i.e. the personal “what it is like”)? Cite references from your reading to support your answer. What is a personal analysis of your own experience with illness and disease and how several factors colored that experience? How can you relate to The Death of Ivan Ilych? WEEK 2 TOPIC 2 DQ 2 What is the Christian concept of the imago dei? How might it be relevant to our unique approach in health care and why is it important? WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT (BENCHMARK ASSIGNMENT) HEALING HOSPITAL: A DARING PARADIGM Max Points: 125 Details: Consider how the paradigm of a healing hospital might influence your philosophy of caregiving and write an essay of 500-750 words that addresses the following: 1. Describe the components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality. 2. What are the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment? 3. Include biblical aspects that support the concept of a healing hospital. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become...
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...WORLDVIEW/RELIGION ANALYSIS PAPER Nathan Brookstone, Jr. APOL 500 26 October 2012 Introduction There are many ‘Worldviews’ regarding religion. The topic of this paper will discuss the Worldview known as Islam. Islam claims to be the only true religion, bringing the purest message of Allah and could have succeeded. This paper will contain a summary of Islam, a critique, a plan as to how Christians can share the gospel and a conclusion. Summary of the Worldview of Islam Islam, to surrender, is a worldview religion founded by Abu al-Qasim Muhammad ibn ‘Abd Allah ibn “Abd al Muttalib ibn Hashim; or more commonly known, Muhammad. Isalam is a religion based on one man’s vision, one man’s experience. Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, is believed to be the last prophet of Allah (God). To understand Islam is to get to now its founder, Muhammad; as well as his life changing visions. Muhammad was forty years old when he experienced his first vision. It is said that Muhammad had a vision that he was visited by the angel Gabriel. In this vision Gabriel said that all the religions of the world were not only wrong and corrupted. In this vision Gabriel also said that the message of God was corrupted by man and he would be Gods messenger. Muhammad was going to receive the message from God. Muhammad was not only going to receive the message from God, but he was also going to record this message and bring it to man; to bring...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW ESSAY BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW ESSAY DR. BRYAN RAY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES BY BIBL 110 MARCH 9, 2015 BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW ESSAY Introduction / Thesis The apostle Paul’s first eight chapters of Romans was invaluable to the Romans back in AD 56 -57 and Christians today. It provide us with a foundational building blocks to analyze the biblical and Christian worldview of the past and present. Paul’s teachings of such worldview are profound in the daily application to a natural world, human identity, human relations, and culture. Furthermore, the study of these first eight chapters has greatly impacted my current worldview, and God’s plan for us as individuals and as a nation. The Natural World A biblical worldview of the natural world dates back to the begging. God created man in his image, and likeness. He gave Adam authority over the earth, and free wheel to make decisions, Gen. 1: 26-27. God created women so men shall leave his father and mother to become one flesh, Gen. 2: 24. Today, non-Christians and “Christians” challenge God’s commandments and his natural order. God as the creator of the natural world, humans have chosen to satisfy the needs of the flesh over Paul’s teachings of becoming a slave of Jesus Christ. For unbelievers it is easier to challenge the non-existence of God, in order to continue their sinful behavior without any moral consequences. Human Identity Paul said in Romans...
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...There are many worldviews globally and each of them has a different core of understandings. Although it is good to have an understanding of different worldviews out there, it is most important to know as much as you can about the one you follow so that when difficult questions arise, you are prepared to answer them. Understanding and reading the bible will give you an abundance of knowledge as to who Jesus truly is. The bible documents what happened to Jesus and how man forever changed. As Christians, we are given the task of spreading the Gospel and making Jesus known to people who have never heard his name before. We can show them the love they deserve that Jesus showed to us even through all of our sins. This paper will cover who God is, human nature, who Jesus is, restoration, an analysis of the Christian worldview, and a reflection of the Christian worldview. God...
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...McFarland, 2006). In the 1950’s while working as a child psychiatric mental health nurse, Leininger realized the importance of culture in the care of children of different backgrounds (Leininger, 2001). From these experiences, Leininger reported thoughts of helplessness and culture shock due to her lack of knowledge of cultural factors that influenced nursing care. This led her to pursue doctorial studies in anthropology in the 1960’s. During this time, the theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality was developed. Brief Examination of Theory The general premise of this theory suggests that people of different cultures can define ways they experience and perceive nursing care and can also relate their experiences to their general health beliefs and practices (George, 2007). Leininger believed that people of different cultures can inform and direct professionals in such a manner to receive the kind of care they desire from others (Tomey & Alligood, 2006). The purpose of the theory was to discover human care diversities and universalities in relation to worldview, social structure, and other dimensions cited, and then to discover ways to provide culturally congruent care to people of different or similar cultures in order to maintain or regain their well being, health, or...
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...Personal Worldview Angelica Juarez Professor Reverend Richard Hudock HLT 310v July 3, 2015 In order for a person to truly understand and be able to apply the various concepts regarding worldviews as it applies to pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism it will take a very thorough study of each. At a basic level one needs to understand one’s personal worldview and be in mental, emotional and spiritual accordance with the view. In the end a personal worldview is exactly that “personal.” A personal worldview should be established and founded on a firm belief and foundation of what is important to one as a person, and not faltered by how others may perceive or reject it. Whether a person’s worldview is composed of a firm belief in God and religion, or science and postmodernism it should be most importantly composed of that which drives the person to do what he or she does, and guide them through and support their values and beliefs without being something that is being pushed or forced on another person. Prime Reality Prime reality is based on what is of first importance to one and reality is what one sees as being true and real. My personal prime reality is that is that I believe in God, The Son and The Holy spirit. My worldview of prime reality is based from a Catholic point of view. One in which “God is the Creator and Sustainer, sovereign Lord of the Universe.” (Shelly and Miller, 2006) My firm belief that God and his presence in my life is prime, is reaffirmed by...
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...APOL 104 D26 LUO – Worldviews Carolyn Penn Professor: Blake Harcup November 16, 2015 Part One: I never gave much thought to Worldviews, before taking this class. I was surprise to discover that I have been molded and shaped with someone else values, morals and principles. While listening to Dr. Lew Weider and Ben Gutierrez’s conversation on Worldviews, I being to think thought about “Frame Work”. Although I wasn’t raised in a Christian environment, I was raised in a home with a drilled sergeant as a stepfather. As I think back, my stepfather based everything on time management. Growing up, I found this way of thinking to be an emotional rollercoaster mentally and very challenging. As an adult, I am able to use this usefully tool for organization and balance in my life (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013). Part Two: There are different opinions on the Origin of mankind. How did life really begin? I have heard people say that we came into existence as a result of the “Big Bang Theory”. Some have concluded that matter has always existed and given enough time and chance, the end result is what you see around you today which are Naturalism. (Weider & Gutierrez, 2012) As a Christian, I believe what the Word of God has said; we are created in God’s image. (Genesis 1:1, 26 & Genesis 9:6, King James). Our identity comes from the image of God. As humans this makes us unique individuals. This shows up in our will, communication and our decision making abilities....
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...begin to develop the knowledge they need to become servants in God’s kingdom. I believe that my role as educator is to help foster that relationship through a mentor/disciple relationship. Below is an explanation on how I intend to achieve this goal. Guiding Young Minds towards Biblical Truth According to John Dewey (1997), “education is the process of facilitating learning. Knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits of a group of people are transferred to other people, through storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, or research. As an educator it is our job to guide the young minds entrusted to us to a greater understanding of the subjects we teach through formal instruction. A teacher will facilitate this instruction on the basis of a teaching philosophy they have developed about teaching and learning. Being a teacher is a lifestyle, a love, a passion, and a calling, not a job. Being a Christian educator has an even greater importance however, because not only are they responsible for ensuring learning and growth academically, but also of spirituality and faith. Therefore, I believe that to educate the whole child, both academically and spiritually, the Bible has to be the foundation of truth. From this truth all learning can be...
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...Integration Paper Thiago DeSouza Psychology and the Bible Liberty University Abstract Integration for many years has been a topic of discussion between psychologists and Christian leaders. The debate between the two disciplines has been whether or not the two can coexist together or if the two disciplines should never merge. Epistemology, cosmology, and philosophical anthropology lays down the foundation for integration. Both disciplines seek to understand human behavior and both seek to fix what appears to be broken within humanity. Both disciplines seek for truth. Psychology seeks for truth through science and what has been observed, whereas the source for truth for Christianity is found in God through His Words and His Works. The two may not contradict. There are several models of integration and they look to explain what the relationship between psychology and Christianity ought to be. The Allies model, which is discussed in more depth, holds the view that truth is found in God’s Words and Works and that God is sovereign over all things. Integration Paper The integration of psychology and Christianity has been a topic of discussion for many years and will be for many more years to come. It is important that this discussion is not put aside but rather be openly discussed among members from both disciplines. There are many models within integration and they all offer their own perspectives on the relationship between psychology and Christianity. One is not necessarily...
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