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    Introduction to Sociology - 3e

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    Authors: Conerly, Holmes, and Tamang

    Publisher: OpenStax

    License: CC BY

    Introduction to Sociology 3e aligns to the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. It is arranged in a manner that provides foundational sociological theories and contexts, then progresses through various aspects of human and societal interactions. The new edition is focused on driving meaningful and memorable learning experiences related to critical thinking about society and culture. The text includes comprehensive coverage of core concepts, discussions and data relevant to a diverse audience, and features that draw learners into the discipline in powerful and personal ways. Overall, Introduction to Sociology 3e aims to center the course and discipline as crucial elements for understanding relationships, society, and civic engagement; the authors seek to lay the foundation for students to apply what they learn throughout their lives and careers.

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    Read more about Applied Developmental Systems Science: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Theories, Meta-Theories, Methods, and Interventions but Didn't Realize You Needed to Ask. An Advanced Textbook

    Applied Developmental Systems Science: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Theories, Meta-Theories, Methods, and Interventions but Didn't Realize You Needed to Ask. An Advanced Textbook

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    Authors: Skinner, Kindermann, and Roeser

    Publisher: Portland State University Library

    License: CC BY-NC

    This textbook provides a toolbox, a guidebook, and an instruction manual for researchers and interventionists who want to conceptualize and study applied problems from a developmental systems perspective, and for those who want to teach their graduate (or advanced undergraduate) students how to do this. It is designed to be useful to practitioners who focus on applied developmental problems, such as improving the important developmental contexts where people live, learn, and work, including the applied professions in education, social work, counseling, health care, community development, and business, all of which at their core are concerned with optimizing the development of their students, clients, patients, workers, citizens, and others whose lives they touch.

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    Read more about First Amendment: Cases, Controversies, and Contexts - Second Edition

    First Amendment: Cases, Controversies, and Contexts - Second Edition

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    Author: Robson

    Publisher: CALI's eLangdell® Press

    License: CC BY-NC-SA

    This Casebook (Second Edition, December 2019) is intended to be used in an upper-division course covering the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Its 14 chapters are substantially the same length, with the exception of Chapter One, the introduction, and Chapters Eleven and Twelve which in combination are the usual length. It is intended for 13 or 14 week semester that meets once or twice per week. Each Chapter contains a “Chapter Outline” at the beginning for ease of reference.

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    Read more about Studying the Bible: The Tanakh and Early Christian Writings

    Studying the Bible: The Tanakh and Early Christian Writings

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    Authors: Eiselein, Goins, and Wood

    Publisher: New Prairie Press

    License: CC BY-NC

    Studying the Bible: The Tanakh and Early Christian Writings is a university-level, textbook introduction to the study of the Bible, its literary forms, and historical and cultural contexts. This textbook is a companion to the Bible courses taught in the English Department at Kansas State University, in particular ENGL 470 The Bible, though it is available for use in other courses and contexts. This textbook examines the Hebrew Bible (also known as the Tanakh) and the early Christian writings of the New Testament. It is an introduction to the analysis of biblical texts, their histories, and their interpretations. The emphasis throughout this textbook is on the literary qualities of these biblical texts as well as their cultural and historical contexts.

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    Read more about Curriculum Development for Christian Ministry

    Curriculum Development for Christian Ministry

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    Author: Jones

    Publisher: PALNI

    License: CC BY

    This text prepares students to develop curriculum for their ministry or Christian organizations. It encompasses both theory and practice, helping students understand the educational and organizational need for curricular planning, the biblical and theological foundations, and insight and skill in implementing a comprehensive curriculum plan. The entire process of development is presented, from vision to evaluation. Each section includes questions or mini-assignments to help students process the content in ways that enhance learning.

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