What Theological Anthropology Really Is It Towards People...

If I wrote a book on theological anthropology, I would like to aim it towards people who are around the ages of 16-22. The main focus of the book would be on how members of this demographic could think and act in ways that help enhance their relationships with those they encounter on a day to day basis, with God, and with themselves. The reason I would pick this topic is that I think it gets at the core of what theological anthropology really is. Theological anthropology is the study of humans as they relate to God. One of the most important and also most complicated aspects of humanity is the ability of humans to develop relationships. The relationships that people develop permeate every aspect of their lives, shaping every thought,†¦show more content†¦Overall, I would like my book to be a guide of sorts, helping young adults navigate the many pitfalls and hardships associated with developing meaningful relationships in the context of theological anthropology. Not only would I try to provide thought-provoking ideas about what these people can do to improve their daily lives, but I would also like to create a warm tone that reminds readers that they aren’t alone, and that everyone goes through what they’re going through. 1b) 1: Relationship- The first chapter of my book would be a discussion of what constitutes a relationship. Since the thread that would connect every discussion in the book is relationship, it would be very important that readers have a solid understanding of what relationships actually are. After a general definition, I would then go on to make clear some of the specifics about what each of the distinct relationship types I would be treating are. 2: Choice/Freedom- The ideas of choice and freedom are at the very heart of theological anthropology. In turn, they would also be at the heart of my book. Genuinely good relationships develop only from a marked decision to make relationships work. Without genuine freedom, our relationships with God, ourselves, and with fellow humans would be shallow and insignificant. Also, my intended audience would be reaching the stage in their lives when they