The Assignment: The Sermon on the Mount Research Project

Sermon on the Mount Research Project
Are the teachings of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount effective at dealing with issues in today’s world? How were principles from Jesus’ teachings used in the civil rights struggles? How are they used to solve humanitarian crises throughout the world? In this project, you will complete a four part project designed to answer these questions.

Part 1 (Due 12/16)
Select one of the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount and research its meaning. You should research how theologians interpret this teaching, what church fathers have said about this teaching, and how it has been applied through the centuries. Write a one to two page typed summary of this teaching. Use a twelve-point font. You may find it beneficial to consult Greek dictionaries. You need to reference at least three sources and cite them according to MLA style.

Part 2 (Due 1/8)
Identify one socio-political problem in the world today. Create a poster, painting or sculpture that identifies this problem and urges people toward a solution.

Part 3 (Due 1/15)
Analyze the problem you have selected. Write two pages about what has caused this problem, its history, and the people involved. Cite at least three sources when explaining the problem.
Second, create a one to two page explanation about how using a principal from the Sermon on the Mount may help solve this problem.

Part 4 (Due 1/18)
Deliver a five minute presentation about this problem. It should be rehearsed and you need to have either a typed handout or a Power Point Presentation.