• Determine how to make ethical decisions that are compassionate and theologically and philosophically informed.

Instructions:

Having read the key terms, concepts, historical and sociological developments of race, and the theological-ethical elements of the gospel,engage in sustained, constructive, and critical dialogue with a seasoned Christian leader on the issue of race - preferably a pastor or a leader of a Christian ministry with at least 5 years of full time ministry experience, and preferably from a church or ministry outside your home church. Discuss the ideas you've read and incorporate them with the perspective of Kingdom ethics, explaining the concept to your interlocutor if necessary. This paper should include critical engagement with the textbooks (Myth of EqualityandMoral Choices) usingcitedquotations, paraphrases, and/or summaries that engage with your dialogue partner and use MLA citation format. Failure to engage with the textbooks will result in an automatic failure.Write a four- to six-page critical reflection utilizing the following questions:

1. With whom did you converse?
2. What is their view and attitude on the matter?
3. Did the dialogue partners take the issue seriously and consider and represent the opposite views clearly and charitably?
4. How did Kingdom perspective influence the interlocutors' views? Did it influence the issue at all?
5. What did you agree and disagree on, and why?
6. What critiques were made in the conversation?
7. What were the interlocutors' beliefs on the key terms and concepts, especially about justice and the gospel, the existence or non-existence of power and privilege, and implicit bias?
8. How do the interlocutors think the Church should be involved in the issue?
9. What are practical ways to address the issue in the Church?

• The paper must be double-spaced and utilize 12-point Times New Roman font with a one-inch margin all around. Only the student's name is required on the paper. No excessive spacing is accepted.
• Utilize clear flow and good grammar.