Question 1

According to process theology:&#10;A) God is dynamic and in constant evolution&#10;B) Reality is made up of active processes, not stable substances&#10;C) God contains the world but is not identical with it&#10;D) All the above

Accepted Answer

Process theology emphasizes that God is dynamic and in constant evolution, and that reality is made up of active processes rather than stable substances. Additionally, it argues that God contains the world but is not identical with it. Therefore, all of the options - A, B, and C - are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following are not major process thinkers?&#10;A) James Cone&#10;B) Alfred North Whitehead&#10;C) Charles Hartshorne&#10;D) John Cobb

Accepted Answer

James Cone is not a major process thinker. He is a theologian known for his work in black liberation theology. The other three choices (B, C, and D) are all major process thinkers known for their work in process philosophy and theology, specifically in the tradition of Alfred North Whitehead.

Question 3

Open theists affirm that:&#10;A) God determines all events&#10;B) God lacks knowledge of certain future events&#10;C) Human beings are open to choose their own morality&#10;D) God is open in embracing all religious traditions

Accepted Answer

Open theists believe that God does not have exhaustive knowledge of the future, especially with regards to human choices and actions. They argue that the future is open and indeterminate, and that God takes risks and interacts with humans based on what they freely choose to do. This is in contrast to the view of classical theism, which holds that God has perfect knowledge of all events, past, present, and future.

Question 4

Liberation theology emerged in:&#10;A) North America&#10;B) Europe&#10;C) Latin America&#10;D) South America

Accepted Answer

Liberation theology emerged in Latin America in the 1960s, particularly within the Catholic Church. It was a response to the issues of poverty and social injustice faced by many people in the region, and sought to combine Christian theology with Marxist socio-economic analysis to bring about social change. Liberation theologians argued that Christianity should be centered on the needs of the poor and oppressed, and that the Church should play an active role in social and political struggles for justice.

Question 5

In the late twentieth century, liberation theology became entangled with:&#10;A) the political right in the United States&#10;B) Islam&#10;C) fascism&#10;D) Marxism

Accepted Answer

Liberation theology emerged in Latin America in the 1950s and 1960s as a fusion of Christian theology and Marxist socio-political analysis. It was a powerful force in social and political movements throughout the region, but also met with significant opposition from conservative elements, including the Catholic Church hierarchy. In the late twentieth century, some conservative politicians and thinkers in the United States began to use "liberation theology" as a byword for leftist radicalism or even communism, contributing to a broader association of the term with Marxist ideology.

Question 6

The father of black liberation theology is:&#10;A) Charles Hartshorne&#10;B) Gustavo Guti&#233;rrez&#10;C) James Cone&#10;D) Alfred North Whitehead

Accepted Answer

James Cone is widely regarded as the father of black liberation theology, having written several influential books on the subject. While Charles Hartshorne and Alfred North Whitehead are known for their work in process theology, and Gustavo Gutiérrez is a prominent figure in Latin American liberation theology, none of them are considered the founder of black liberation theology.

Question 7

In the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches:&#10;A) women have never officially been permitted to be priests&#10;B) women must be silent during church services&#10;C) women can hold offices just as men can&#10;D) women may be priests but not bishops

Accepted Answer

Women have never officially been permitted to be priests in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. While there have been instances in history of women serving as deaconesses or leading religious communities, they were not ordained as priests with the power to consecrate the Eucharist.

Question 8

Which of the following are central themes in Christian feminist theology?&#10;A) Rethinking God language&#10;B) Challenging the essential maleness of Christ&#10;C) Advancing the role of women in the church&#10;D) All the above

Accepted Answer

All three options are central themes in Christian feminist theology. Rethinking God language involves questioning and expanding the traditional ways in which God has been described using male-centered language. Challenging the essential maleness of Christ refers to reexamining the ways in which Jesus has been presented as exclusively male and considering the implications of this for women's experiences of spirituality and faith. Advancing the role of women in the church involves advocating for greater representation of women in leadership positions and challenging patriarchal structures and practices that exclude women.

Question 9

Pentecostalism is:&#10;A) A reformation within Catholicism which occurred in twentieth century&#10;B) the view that theology should be a matter for current situations rather than a set of abstract principles disconnected from real life&#10;C) five central doctrines which were formulated in the Eastern Orthodox Church in the late twentieth century&#10;D) a Christian renewal movement that involves personal experience of God

Accepted Answer

Pentecostalism is a Christian renewal movement that emphasizes the personal experience of God, including baptism in the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. It emerged in the early twentieth century and has since grown into a global movement with many different denominations and expressions.

Question 10

Postmodernism can be characterized as a set of shifts in emphasis or value, including which of the following?&#10;A) Absolutes to relativity&#10;B) Objectivity to subjectivity&#10;C) Unity to diversity&#10;D) All the above

Accepted Answer

Postmodernism is characterized by all of the above shifts in emphasis or value. It rejects the notion of absolute truth or certainty, emphasizes the subjective experiences and perspectives of individuals, and celebrates diversity and the fragmentation of knowledge and culture.

Deck 28: Conclusion: Recent and Emerging Themes