Dehumanization-Essay
The goal of the assignment is to examine the ways in which contemporary culture obscures and undermines the beauty, glory, and creaturely limitations of humanity, which was created in the image of God.
See below for a list of potential issues to research. Choose an issue and research data on dehumanization in relation to your chosen issue, and analyze its spiritual effects on the nature and purpose of human beings.
Create a 10-15 slide presentation (target audience is your classmates) on your chosen issue. Include the following in your presentation:
- Description of the chosen issue with contemporary instances of the depersonalization and dehumanization of human beings
- Identification of biblical and theological principles that deal with the issue
- Analysis of how this issue spiritually affects the nature and purpose of human beings in accordance with those biblical and theological principles
Use three to five academic sources as well as scripture and course materials.
In addition, create a title slide, reference slides, and slide notes that provide detailed explanation of the points in your presentation.
If applicable, provide the link to your presentation in a document that you will submit in LoudCloud.
Potential topics:
- Work factors
- Human trafficking
- Pornography
- Treatment of marginalized members of society
- Social media
- Technology
- Advertising
- Military training or weaponry
- Political discourse and election
- Medical ethics
- Litigation
(Topic specification as well as additional topics may be provided by instructor.)
GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.