LEARNING ACTIVITY: CIRCULAR VERSUS LINEAR HISTORY ASSIGNMENT
OVERVIEW
The Learning Activities are short written assignments which require you to apply the knowledge
you have gained in a creative and subjective way.
Read over the appropriate Learning Activity instructions before you begin the module: week, so
you can be formulating a strategy for the assignment as you proceed through the material. Each
Learning Activity must be well-structured, be carefully edited and revised, and demonstrate
knowledge and application of the concepts studied in the readings for that module: week.
Each Learning Activity must be 300–350 words and include the word count in parentheses. If
any outside sources are used, they must adhere to current APA format.
You will first submit a draft of each Learning Activity to be checked through Turnitin so you can
make adjustments prior to your final submission. Please note that the draft submission is
optional. Submit your draft by Thursday at 11:59 P.M. (ET) before the final assignment is due in
order to receive feedback on it.
INSTRUCTIONS
Greek historians from Herodotus to Polybius viewed historical events as being cyclical in nature.
This was the cyclical conception of historical events and empires: which also included a belief in
alternating Dark and Golden Ages. Secular cultures within Western Culture followed this view
of History (history creates itself and eventually repeats itself—forever). Christianity in its view
of God and history, follows a linear view of past events, believing that God is in control of the
universe and follows a plan.
Review the 2 read items found in the Learn section of Module 2: Week 2 titled “Read:
Understanding the Day of the Lord, Part 1” and “Read: How Should Christians View World
History?” After you have read these papers, please address the following: How would you
describe the differences between the Early Greeks’ cyclical view of history versus the Christians’
Linear view of history? Use your own words as much as possible. You do not need to do
extensive research or reading to complete this assignment well.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.