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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

Partner PAX
Learning Pillar Contemplative Activism
Rigor Level Medium
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.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will:
  1. Gain a biblical perspective of nonviolence as an essential component of following Jesus.
  2. Understand the myth of redemptive violence and the harm it causes.
  3. Learn how to practice nonviolence in your own life, both in the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Course Components

Opening

  • Opening | Introduction

    NBRI_Opening
    5 Minutes
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  • Opening | Pulse Check

    NV_Opening
    3 Minutes
    Assignment
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  • Opening | Poem

    NV_Opening
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
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  • Opening | Path Point Statements

    NV_Opening
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
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  • Opening | Application Activity

    NV_Opening
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
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  • Opening | Benediction

    NV_Opening
    10 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

Manifesto

  • Manifesto | Introduction

    NBRI_Manifesto
    5 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

  • Manifesto | Reflection

    NV_Manifesto
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Manifesto | Personal Story Excerpt

    NV_Manifesto
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Manifesto | Application Activity

    NV_Manifesto
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Manifesto | Benediction

    NV_Manifesto
    4 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

Myth

  • Myth | Introduction

    NBRI_Myth
    6 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

  • Myth | Reflection

    NV_Myth
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Myth | Essay Excerpt

    NV_Myth
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Myth | Poem

    NV_Myth
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Myth | Application Activity

    NV_Myth
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Myth | Benediction

    NV_Myth
    2 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

Material

  • Material | Introduction

    NBRI_Material
    6 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

  • Material | Reflection

    NV_Material
    10 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Material | Essay Excerpt

    NV_Material
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Material | Application Activity

    NV_Material
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Material | Benediction

    NV_Material
    3 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

Motion

  • Motion | Introduction

    NBRI_Motion
    7 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

  • Motion | Reflection

    NV_Motion
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Motion | Essay Excerpt

    NV_Motion
    5 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Motion | Video Reflection

    NV_Motion
    13 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Motion | Application Activity

    NV_Motion
    8 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Motion | Benediction

    NV_Motion
    2 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

Closing

  • Closing | Introduction

    NBRI_Closing
    5 Minutes
    Lesson Locked

  • Closing | Path Point Statements Revisited

    NV_Closing
    7 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Closing | Steps to Practice Nonviolence

    NV_Closing
    10 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

  • Closing | Benediction

    NV_Closing
    4 Minutes
    Assignment
    Lesson Locked

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Nonviolence as Biblical Response to Injustice

Taught by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

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Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is a writer and leader whose work with various nonprofits, social enterprises, and faith-based organizations has given her opportunity to engage with a broad range of social issues toward solutions in the areas of homelessness, affordable housing, energy access, youth leadership, HIV/AIDS, and international development. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her social entrepreneur husband and two young sons.

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