Nonviolence as Biblical Response to Injustice

Instructor: Dorcas Chen-Tozun | Partner: PAX

Learning Pillar: Contemplative Activism | Rigor Level: Medium

Welcome

This course takes you on a deep exploration of nonviolence, the biblical response to injustice. Each module takes you on an awareness journey from problem statement to norm breaking through the modeling behaviors of Jesus and accountability to our own reactive natures. You will reflect on the Word of God in support of alternative approaches to injustices. You will also be asked to open yourself up to other justice seeking expressions through writings and visual art. We hope that this course and all that it has to offer helps you to re-frame your thoughts on applying nonviolent responses to the challenges and injustices you encounter.

Introduction to PAX Story Arc

This course is part of a series of courses based on issues of the multi-sensory, multimedia publication StoryArc¹. Each course focuses on a key topic that young Christians of color want to know about yet are challenged to find relevant, thoughtful, biblically based resources that answer their questions. We have curated a diverse collection of Jesus centered art, scholarship, and storytelling, primarily created by people of color, that provides teaching, guidance, and opportunities for reflection. Many of the contributors are experts in their field, while others are everyday Christians on their own journey of discovery. Each has a valuable perspective to share on what it means to be a peacemaker and follower of Jesus in today’s world.

1. All StoryArc issues can be found online at madeforpax.org.

Nonviolence as Biblical Response to Injustice

Welcome

Introduction to PAX Story Arc

Learning Objectives

Lessons

Opening | Introduction

Opening | Pulse Check

Opening | Poem

Opening | Path Point Statements

Opening | Application Activity

Opening | Benediction

Manifesto | Introduction

Manifesto | Reflection

Manifesto | Personal Story Excerpt

Manifesto | Application Activity

Manifesto | Benediction

Myth | Introduction

Myth | Reflection

Myth | Essay Excerpt

Myth | Poem

Myth | Application Activity

Myth | Benediction

Material | Introduction

Material | Reflection

Material | Essay Excerpt

Material | Application Activity

Material | Benediction

Motion | Introduction

Motion | Reflection

Motion | Essay Excerpt

Motion | Video Reflection

Motion | Application Activity

Motion | Benediction

Closing | Introduction

Closing | Path Point Statements Revisited

Closing | Steps to Practice Nonviolence

Closing | Benediction

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Assignment | Closing Benediction

Assignment | Closing Path Point Statements Revisited

Assignment | Motion Application Activity

Assignment | Motion Video Reflection

Assignment | Motion Essay Excerpt