Assignment task:
- At least 800 words
- At least three scholarly citations in APA format.
- Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.
- Acceptable sources include the Bible, course texts, relevant books, and peer-reviewed articles.
Overview:
This module will allow you to explore what the Bible has to say about marriage. An emphasis is placed on the design, purpose, and maintenance of marriage from a biblical worldview. Additionally, you will explore what the Bible and psychology teach about the nature of relational love.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Communicate an understanding of a biblical view of marriage with comparison to other faiths and the dominant culture.
- Identify the role that creation, the fall, and redemption have on the sexuality of men and women.
- Articulate how the fall impacted the relational functioning of a couple.
- Communicate a theology and psychology of the nature of love.
Discussion Thread: Theology of Marriage
Choose 1 of the following options:
Option 1: Discuss your thoughts about how much biblical doctrine and a personal theology need to agree in order to avoid issues and problems in marriage. Discuss how you would deal with a discrepancy that concerns you. Need Assignment Help?
Option 2: Identify the roles that creation, the fall, and redemption have in the sexuality of men and women. Provide a theological response to those who believe that Christianity promotes mistreating women.
Option 3: Articulate your thoughts about how creation, the fall, and redemption have influenced the relational functioning of a married couple.