Identify your program ( BS Public Health) within the title of your post.
Complete the matrix and attach it to your Discussion Post. Including information on the following:
Where you addressed each of the Program Learning Outcomes in specific courses
Where you addressed each of the Program Learning Outcomes in specific Discussions and Assignments
Which of the Program Learning Outcomes, Discussions, or Assignments were most meaningful to you
How you see yourself applying the knowledge in the field
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Dante Alighieri played a critical role in the literature world through his poem Divine Comedy that was written in the 14th century. The poem contains Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The Inferno is a description of the nine circles of torment that are found on the earth. It depicts the realms of the people that have gone against the spiritual values and who, instead, have chosen bestial appetite, violence, or fraud and malice. The nine circles of hell are limbo, lust, gluttony, greed and wrath. Others are heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery. The purpose of this paper is to examine the Dante’s Inferno in the perspective of its portrayal of God’s image and the justification of hell.
In this epic poem, God is portrayed as a super being guilty of multiple weaknesses including being egotistic, unjust, and hypocritical. Dante, in this poem, depicts God as being more human than divine by challenging God’s omnipotence. Additionally, the manner in which Dante describes Hell is in full contradiction to the morals of God as written in the Bible. When god arranges Hell to flatter Himself, He commits egotism, a sin that is common among human beings (Cheney, 2016). The weakness is depicted in Limbo and on the Gate of Hell where, for instance, God sends those who do not worship Him to Hell. This implies that failure to worship Him is a sin.
God is also depicted as lacking justice in His actions thus removing the godly image. The injustice is portrayed by the manner in which the sodomites and opportunists are treated. The opportunists are subjected to banner chasing in their lives after death followed by being stung by insects and maggots. They are known to having done neither good nor bad during their lifetimes and, therefore, justice could have demanded that they be granted a neutral punishment having lived a neutral life. The sodomites are also punished unfairly by God when Brunetto Lattini is condemned to hell despite being a good leader (Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). While he commited sodomy, God chooses to ignore all the other good deeds that Brunetto did.
Finally, God is also portrayed as being hypocritical in His actions, a sin that further diminishes His godliness and makes Him more human. A case in point is when God condemns the sin of egotism and goes ahead to commit it repeatedly. Proverbs 29:23 states that “arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.” When Slattery condemns Dante’s human state as being weak, doubtful, and limited, he is proving God’s hypocrisy because He is also human (Verdicchio, 2015). The actions of God in Hell as portrayed by Dante are inconsistent with the Biblical literature. Both Dante and God are prone to making mistakes, something common among human beings thus making God more human.
To wrap it up, Dante portrays God is more human since He commits the same sins that humans commit: egotism, hypocrisy, and injustice. Hell is justified as being a destination for victims of the mistakes committed by God. The Hell is presented as being a totally different place as compared to what is written about it in the Bible. As a result, reading through the text gives an image of God who is prone to the very mistakes common to humans thus ripping Him off His lofty status of divine and, instead, making Him a mere human. Whether or not Dante did it intentionally is subject to debate but one thing is clear in the poem: the misconstrued notion of God is revealed to future generations.
References
Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). Dante’s inferno: Seven deadly sins in scientific publishing and how to avoid them. Addiction Science: A Guide for the Perplexed, 267.
Cheney, L. D. G. (2016). Illustrations for Dante’s Inferno: A Comparative Study of Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Stradano, and Federico Zuccaro. Cultural and Religious Studies, 4(8), 487.
Verdicchio, M. (2015). Irony and Desire in Dante’s” Inferno” 27. Italica, 285-297.
Sample Solution
The matrix for my BS Public Health program:
Sample Solution
The matrix for my BS Public Health program:
The matrix for my BS Public Health program:
| Program Learning Outcome | Courses | Discussions & Assignments | Most Meaningful | Application in the Field |
| Discuss the history and philosophy of public health. | Introduction to Public Health | Discussion 1: What is Public Health? | This discussion helped me to understand the history and philosophy of public health, and how it has evolved over time. | I will use this knowledge to help me to understand the context of public health issues, and to develop effective public health interventions. |
| Discuss the core values, concepts, and functions of public health in the United States and globally. | Epidemiology | Assignment 2: Analyze an Epidemiological Study | This assignment helped me to understand the core concepts of epidemiology, and how they are used to study public health problems. | I will use this knowledge to identify and assess public health problems, and to develop interventions to address them. |
| Demonstrate the ability to use public health data. | Biostatistics | Discussion 3: Interpreting Public Health Data | This discussion helped me to understand how to interpret public health data, and to use it to make informed decisions. | I will use this knowledge to analyze public health data, and to develop evidence-based interventions. |
| Apply concepts of population health. | Population Health | Assignment 4: Develop a Population Health Intervention | This assignment helped me to understand the concepts of population health, and how they can be used to improve the health of populations. | I will use this knowledge to develop interventions that address the health needs of populations, and to improve the health of communities. |
| Explain human health and disease across the lifespan. | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | Discussion 5: The Social Determinants of Health | This discussion helped me to understand the social determinants of health, and how they impact our health across the lifespan. | I will use this knowledge to develop interventions that address the social determinants of health, and to improve the health of individuals and communities. |
| Discuss the determinants of health. | Health Policy & Law | Assignment 6: Analyze a Public Health Policy | This assignment helped me to understand the determinants of health, and how they are influenced by public health policies. | I will use this knowledge to advocate for public health policies that promote health and well-being. |
| Explain the fundamental characteristics and functions of the United States healthcare system. | Healthcare Systems | Discussion 7: The Challenges of the US Healthcare System | This discussion helped me to understand the fundamental characteristics and functions of the US healthcare system, and the challenges that it faces. | I will use this knowledge to develop interventions that improve the US healthcare system, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare. |
| Discuss basic concepts of health policy, law, ethics, and economics. | Health Policy & Law | Assignment 7: Write a Public Health Policy Brief | This assignment helped me to understand basic concepts of health policy, law, ethics, and economics, and how they are applied to public health. | I will use this knowledge to develop and implement public health policies, and to ensure that they are ethical and effective. |
| Communicate in oral, written, and electronic forms and through a variety of media to diverse populations. | Communication for Public Health | Discussion 8: Effective Public Health Communication | This discussion helped me to understand how to communicate effectively with diverse populations, and to use a variety of media to reach them. | I will use this knowledge to communicate effectively about public health issues, and to raise awareness of the importance of public health. |
The most meaningful Program Learning Outcome for me was “Explain the determinants of health.” This is because I believe that understanding the determinants of health is essential for developing effective public health interventions. I also found the “Discuss the core values, concepts, and functions of public health in the United States and globally” outcome to be very meaningful, as it helped me to understand the role of public health in society.
I see myself applying the knowledge that I have gained in my BS Public Health program in a variety of ways. I am interested in working in the area of public health policy, and I believe that my knowledge of health policy, law, ethics, and economics will be valuable in this field. I am also interested in working in the area of health promotion and disease prevention, and I believe that my knowledge of the determinants of health will be valuable in this field.
I am confident that my BS Public Health program has prepared me well for a career in public health. I have gained a strong foundation in the core concepts of public health, and I have developed the skills and knowledge that I need to make a difference in the world.
