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.

Cosmic Peace

Partner PAX
Learning Pillar Contemplative Activism
Rigor Level Medium

Learning Objectives

Course Components

Opening

  • Opening | Introduction

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  • Opening | Pulse Check

    10 Minutes
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  • Opening | Spoken Word

    10 Minutes
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  • Opening | Path Point Statements

    10 Minutes
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  • Opening | Application Activity

    10 Minutes
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  • Opening | Benediction

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Manifesto

  • Manifesto | Introduction

    10 Minutes
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  • Manifesto | Reflection

    10 Minutes
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  • Manifesto | Essay Excerpt

    10 Minutes
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  • Manifesto | Revisited

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  • Manifesto | Application Activity

    10 Minutes
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  • Manifesto | Benediction

    10 Minutes
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Myth

  • Myth | Introduction

    10 Minutes
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  • Myth | Reflection

    10 Minutes
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  • Myth | Personal Story Excerpt

    10 Minutes
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  • Myth | Prayer Meditation

    10 Minutes
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  • Myth | Application Activity

    10 Minutes
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  • Myth | Benediction

    10 Minutes
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Material

  • Material | Introduction

    10 Minutes
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  • Material | Reflection

    10 Minutes
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  • Material | Essay Excerpt

    10 Minutes
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  • Material | Poem

    10 Minutes
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  • Material | Application Activity

    10 Minutes
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  • Material | Benediction

    10 Minutes
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Motion

  • Motion | Introduction

    10 Minutes
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  • Motion | Reflection

    10 Minutes
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  • Motion | Essay Excerpt

    10 Minutes
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  • Motion | Artwork

    10 Minutes
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  • Motion | Application Activity

    10 Minutes
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  • Motion | Benediction

    10 Minutes
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Closing

  • Closing | Introduction

    10 Minutes
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  • Closing | Path Point Statements Revisited

    10 Minutes
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  • Closing | Personal Assessment

    10 Minutes
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  • Closing | Benediction

    10 Minutes
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Cosmic Peace

Taught by Drew Jackson

Drew Jackson

Meet Your Instructor,
Drew Jackson

Drew Jackson is a poet, speaker, and public theologian. He is author of God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming and Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way. His work has appeared in Oneing from the Center for Action and Contemplation, The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad, Made for Pax, The Journal from the Centre for Public Christianity, Fathom Magazine, and other publications.

Drew received his B.A. in Political Science from the Univ. of Chicago and his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently works as the Director of Mission Integration for the Center for Action and Contemplation, and lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and daughters.

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