Journal Activity 18, Cahn Abigail 11 Work With It 1 P263
Journal Activity 18cahn Abigail 11 Work With It 1 P263journal
Describe the assignment instructions, which pertain to journal activities related to conflict resolution, personal and professional interactions, and reflections on biblical concepts and models discussed in the course.
Paper For Above instruction
The assignment involves writing two five-page papers based on provided essay topics, each elaborating on a specific issue related to conflict management, biblical principles, or interpersonal relationships. You may develop the topics in any manner and use course materials to support your opinions. Proper MLA formatting is required for the entire paper, including the Works Cited section (see specific topics below). The first paper is due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday of Module/Week 4; the second by the same time on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
The essay topics are as follows:
1. Elaborate on the four Gs of peacemaking identified by Sande, using specified biblical references.
2. Define conflict exhaustively, identify characteristics from various definitions, and discuss at least three metaphors that explain how people view conflict; explain why conflict words are often negative.
3. Analyze Sande’s claim that conflict can be an opportunity to “Glorify God” with a personal illustration.
4. Develop and evaluate the argument that Christians have a responsibility to live in peace, supported by Scripture and Christian ethics, including methods to embody this in daily life.
5. Discuss the biblical concept of forgiveness in relationships, supported by Scripture and Helmick’s articles, focusing on characteristics, behaviors, challenges, and its role in reconciliation.
6. Explain Cahn & Abigail’s categorization of “real” and “unreal” conflicts with definitions and examples.
7. Describe positive and negative conflict resolution models, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.
8. Explain the Conflict Grid types (e.g., 9/1, 1/9, 5/5, etc.), suggest when each is appropriate, and identify the most effective style.
9. Discuss four communication styles in conflict (aggressive, passive-aggressive, non-assertive, assertive), their advantages/disadvantages, and criteria for style selection.
10. Analyze conflict strategies (avoidance, accommodation, competition, compromise, collaboration), their characteristics, pros, cons, and appropriate scenarios for each.
11. Explore the role of religion in international conflict management, supported by Helmick & Petersen.
12. Review the six steps to confronting others as presented by Cahn & Abigail.
13. Discuss communication strategies in conflict (e.g., “I” statements, speaking in love, minimax) and their application.
14. Evaluate negotiation as a conflict resolution method, including its benefits and limitations.
15. Analyze conflict from social/psychological perspectives, including various theories (Attribution, Uncertainty, Social Exchange, Systems), their causes, effects, and strengths/weaknesses.
16. Describe the Process View of Conflict, identify its five stages, and apply these to a recent personal conflict, explaining cycles like avoidance and competition.
17. Explain Botcharova’s seven steps toward forgiveness and their role in ending revenge cycles; consider Christian teachings in the model.
18. Define forgiveness, its importance, impact on personal and ministry life, and strategies to promote forgiveness in conflicts.
19. Examine the relationship among unforgiveness, forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, supported by Helmick, Petersen, and Cahn & Abigail.
20. Based on your Conflict Management Interaction Paper, identify personal weak areas, set improvement goals, and outline methods utilizing Borisoff and Victor’s strategies.
Post your comprehensive essay addressing one of these topics, ensuring use of course sources and proper Academic MLA style formatting throughout.