http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones This blog is a brief introduction to the courses and links that serve the Valparaiso University community. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:18:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This site is used for educational purposes only. All Images, material,  writings, research or quotations by celebrity figures is duly copyrighted by said individuals and the use of the these materials for other than purposes presented is prohibited . Recorded Spring 2009 Welcome to the blog site for Rev. Gregory Jones ... http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones/2009/03/19/all-images-links-to-writing-material-and-web-sites-are-copyrighted-by-celerbrity-or-note-worthy-persons/ There is always a question of validation when it comes to African American culture. Thank God we always have intelligent and gifted people to rise to the challenge of the larger societies constant question of authenticity. African American thinkers have always been able and willing to defend the right to self ... http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones/2009/03/19/african-american-theologians-are-a-powerful-new-group-of-religious-thinkers/ Theological Perspectives of Urban ministry is an attempt to share the story of christian work that happens in Urban settings. We will gather information about programs and ministry that happens in the city. There is a vital need for Christians  to work in urban situations. The city is a important cultural and ... http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones/2009/03/03/understanding-the-urban-setting/ We intend to encourage the students spiritual growth in the courses we have presented. Please take some time out to explore the themes and topics of this blog site as a means to counter the lack of vocationally directed spiritual growth. The religious nature of our collective growth as human beings ... http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones/2009/02/05/welcome-to-a-new-level-of-spiritual-growth/ Some Course Objectives 1. To help students understand more fully the nature and function of religious diversity and community. 2. To help students develop some skills in deciphering the religious and cultural meanings of symbol, myth, and ritual in Native American Spirituality.. 3. ... http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones/2009/01/29/native-american-religions/ Visit this blog and make comments on the issues of violence facing our communities. We will always focus our concern toward the end of violence in the global community as we build this course offering for the Valparaiso university community. The question of violence is a prime root issue that reflects ... http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones/2009/01/26/violence-and-religious-communitynew-course/ Syllabus Theology 353 Christian Response to Social Victims Spring 2009 9:05am to 9:50 am URH 116 Professor Gregory A. Jones Huegli Hall room 11 12194645052 Gregory.Jones@valpo.edu Christian Response to social victims is an upper level study addressing the issues of Christian ethics as it is applied to persons who are victimized in ... http://blogs.valpo.edu/gjones/2009/01/26/hello-world/