Category: Theology

FEB 4B
THIS SHOULD BE YOUR THESIS FOR YOUR MAIN PAPER (WITH BULLET POINTS IN THE

FEB 4B
THIS SHOULD BE YOUR THESIS FOR YOUR MAIN PAPER (WITH BULLET POINTS IN THE UNCHANGED TEMPLATE). YOU HAVE SUBMITTED ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT HERE. PLEASE RESUBMIT.
SELF-SELECTED APOLOGETICS ARGUMENT: THESIS AND OUTLINE TEMPLATE
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Make sure you review and understand the assignment instructions and the grading rubric before you attempt to complete any part of this template. Do not change any aspect of this template; and do not delete anything from it. Instead, type your content in the spaces provided. Before typing your content, you should review the entire template to be sure you understand what is required.
The purpose of this template is to provide you with a few major building blocks that can be incorporated into your final paper. In the sections provided below, you will insert your approved thesis statement, you will begin building the foundation for the body of your paper.
1. Thesis Statement
Insert a thesis statement that is supported by all three major sections of the paper.
The remainder of this form will help you begin working on what will become the first two major sections of your final paper – the analysis and the critique of the worldview you are writing about.
The basic outline for your final paper should follow this structure:
I. Introduction
II. Analysis of Aspects of the Opposing Worldview
III. Critique of Aspects of the Opposing Worldview
IV. Defense of Christianity
V. Conclusion
In what follows, you will be crafting the building blocks that will eventually become sections I, II and III in the outline.
2. Analysis of Aspects of the Opposing Worldview
This section will form the building blocks of what will become the first major section in the body of your final paper (section II in the outline above): Summarize the worldview by using aspects of its presuppositions and beliefs using one sentence per bullet point (revision and/or expansion of these bullet points is required in the next stage of the project). The number of bullet points needed will be determined by your approach to this topic and the quality of your research but at least two are required.
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3. Critique of Aspects of the Opposing Worldview
This section is focused on helping you build what will become the second major section of the body of your final paper (section III in the outline above): Evaluate aspects of your selected worldview described in the previous section in order to show where it fails to provide a rational, livable, comprehensive system.
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4. Defense of Christianity
This section is focused on helping you build what will become the second major section of the body of your final paper (section IV in the outline above): Demonstrate that Christianity is a superior worldview using the critiques above in order to reveal the significant ways in which it has advantages over the selected worldview in providing a rational, livable, comprehensive system.
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SELF-SELECTED APOLOGETICS ARGUMENT: THESIS AND OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
In order to defend orthodox Christianity against an aspect of a worldview that casts doubt on the truth, rationality, or livability of Christianity, it is helpful to analyze and critique the pertinent beliefs and the presuppositions of the worldview. Analysis entails an understanding of the actual worldview as understood by those who hold that worldview. Critique or evaluation looks at the analysis of the beliefs and presuppositions of the worldview and determines if those beliefs hold up to the expectations of logic and applicability to life. Both of these skills contribute to an effective apologetic. At that point one can construct the defense. All three of these components must support the thesis of the paper.
INSTRUCTIONS
A template will be used for this assignment. The Self-selected Apologetics Argument: Thesis and Outline Template is in four sections. Total new content inserted into this template will range from 200 to 500 words. No title page is necessary.
1. Thesis Statement Construct and insert a thesis statement supported by all three major sections of the paper. If the thesis statement needs adjusting based on instructor feedback, you must make the adjustment. Contact your instructor if you need help constructing a thesis statement. This statement must be clearly expressed in one (1) complete sentence of 30 words or less.
2. Analysis
a. Formulate in this section pertinent aspects of the worldview by using the presuppositions and beliefs of the worldview. Present your formulations of the worldview aspects in bullet points that are one sentence long each.
b. You will formulate the pertinent presuppositions and beliefs of the worldview based on research but avoid direct and indirect quotes. This should be in your own words. While a bibliography is not required at this point, you should have at least 2-3 scholarly sources that are representative of the worldview that you are researching. These probably have carried over from your annotated bibliography.
c. Your thesis must be supported by the content and organization of this section.
3. Critique
a. Critique the worldview using specific evaluative criteria in order to reveal the significant ways in which the selected worldview fails in providing a rational, livable, comprehensive system. At this stage present your evaluation of the worldview in bullet points that are one sentence long each.
b. You will formulate your critique based on research while avoiding direct and indirect quotes. For this section use 2-3 sources in addition to the Bible and the textbooks that were not used as support in the analysis section. However, no bibliography is required at this point.
c. Your thesis must be supported by the content and organization of this section.
4. Defense
a. Demonstrate that Christianity is a superior worldview using specific evaluative criteria in order to reveal the significant ways in which it has advantages over the selected worldview in providing a rational, livable, comprehensive system. At this stage present your defense of the worldview in bullet points that are one sentence long each.
b. You will formulate your defense based on research while avoiding direct and indirect quotes. For this section use 2-3 sources in addition to the Bible and the textbooks that were not used as support in the two previous sections. Again, no bibliography is required at this point.
c. Your thesis must be supported by the content and organization of this section.

Discussion Thread: Ministry Approach Analysis
This is a graded discussion: 100 p

Discussion Thread: Ministry Approach Analysis
This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible
due Feb 25
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Answer the following prompts using complete sentences.
What aspects of the book Deep & Wide and The Prodigal Church have stood out the most to you thus far in your reading? (Be sure to cite a specific example from each book.)
How are the books similar in their approach? (Address the theological and philosophical approaches, not grammar or writing styles.)
How are the books dissimilar in their approach?
TURABIAN FORMAT
SOURCES FROM THE BOOK ONLY!

Theses and focus of the paper(feel free to add), as well as the proposal instruc

Theses and focus of the paper(feel free to add), as well as the proposal instructions attached, Thank you.

Considering the extreme views represented by Antiochene and Alexandrine position

Considering the extreme views represented by Antiochene and Alexandrine positions, which direction do you think many believers might fall toward today and why?
Class text book: MARK A. NOLL TURNING POINTS: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity 3RD Ed.

Write a critical essay of 2/3 pages in which you articulate your understanding o

Write a critical essay of 2/3 pages in which you articulate your understanding of leadership in general and pastoral leadership with special reference to Servant leadership.

Two essay questions, each essay should be 2-3 well-developed paragraphs
Exams ar

Two essay questions, each essay should be 2-3 well-developed paragraphs
Exams are open-book: you may consult your notes, provided readings, books, etc.
The essays may take a variety of forms
-An argument: intro and thesis, claim 1 and support, etc., conclusion
-A typology: intro, type 1, type 2, etc., conclusion
-A simple story: beginning, middle, and end
-A comparison of two or more things
Most important is whether your essay makes concrete claims and supports them through appeal to course material (understood correctly).
Please look at the rubric – notice that you cannot earn points if you submit an essay that does not engage explicitly with the course material and scriipture. That means that you must refer to specific authors and ideas, quoting both assigned readings and scriipture.
Question Prompts:
Answer two of the following (1st prompt is question 1, 2nd prompt is question 2):
-What is the mission of God and how is this connected to the triune identity of God?
-How does the beginning of the biblical story (either Genesis 1-3 or Genesis 1-2) prepare us for the end of the biblical story?
-What difference would it make if contemporary Christians better understood the gospel and sin?
-What sort of human action does the mission of God call forth and why does God’s mission involve humans and human action at all?

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After reading Case 3 on pages 121–125 o

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After reading Case 3 on pages 121–125 of your Rae (2018) text, please describe in two to three pages how you would act if you were the main character. Please support your decision by describing the following:
The ethical values that are most important to you and how they influence your actions
The consequences you are willing to face based on your decision/actions
The biblical principles and approaches you would apply to this situation. Be sure to include support from Scripture.
A discussion of the use of biblical principles and approaches is presented in the model on pages 110 through 113. Examples of biblical principles would be love your neighbor as yourself, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, and be merciful and compassionate. These fall in line with the approaches given in Rae’s (2018) Model for Making Moral Decisions.
You may also use information from outside sources in your paper. You may search for articles on business ethics to help you formulate your response. Harvard Business Review is one example of a website that contains articles on business ethics. There are many other quality sites that can help you gain additional insights on business ethics. Be sure to format your paper according to standard APA format and cite all references appropriately.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on add a file, then click submit to upload your assignment by the posted due date. Review the rubric for specific grading criteria.
Rae, S. B. (2018). Moral choices: An introduction to moral ethics (4th ed.) Zondervan Publishing House. [ISBN 978-0310536420]

Debate Paper Instructions
Overview: Students will write one (1) debate paper of

Debate Paper Instructions
Overview: Students will write one (1) debate paper of 900–1200 words (~3–4pp; double-spaced; 12pt font). This paper will cover CHAPTER 1 Gregory Boyd and Paul Eddy’s Across the Spectrum, “The Inerrancy Debate.”
Materials: I cannot say it firmly enough: DO NOT USE OUTSIDE MATERIALS! I want you to work with the material presented in Across the Spectrum, not on blogs or sermons or other books. Boyd and Eddy are trustworthy guides through the Scripture grounding the various positions for which they argue. Engage these authors and only these authors, even if you disagree with both (or all) of the positions presented in a given chapter.
Components: The Debate Paper has three components:
Summary: Each chapter of the book discusses at least two perspectives on a theological topic. Your review will summarize both (or all) of these positions. Make sure to cite page numbers from the readings to demonstrate the accuracy of your summaries. (~175–250 words per position)
Contentious Biblical Texts: Many of these positions differ because they disagree about how to interpret Scripture. Boyd and Eddy discuss these texts and disagreements in detail. Sometimes disagreements focus on single verses, even single words within single verses, while other times the disagreements concern a slew of biblical texts that cause problems for one position or the other. In this section of the paper, discuss the biblical text or texts that seem to be most important in dividing the opposing sides. This can take the form of “Both X and Y position focus on the meaning of ABC biblical passage, but they differ in how they understand it. X interprets it like this, while Y interprets it like that”; or something like, “X position thinks OT passages like ABC are more important than Y position does.” (~200 words)
Your position: Students will then state which position they find most compelling, or at least which position they find least inadequate. Students should make their judgments in light of some sources of theology—not necessarily every source in the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, but the one(s) most relevant in determining your perspective. For instance, you may think that X position offers an inadequate descriiption of human experience, even though it coheres with Scripture. Or you may think that Y position is both reasonable and unbiblical. Tell me what you think and why you think it. This requires awareness of how you are making your arguments. That is an important skill to have as you think about your faith the rest of your life. (~175–250 words)
Writing Expectations
The Debate Paper is a formal essay. With this in mind, I have the following expectations for your papers.
Writing quality: Theology is one of those disciplines in which writing quality—things like tone, mechanics, organization, and clarity—is important. Part of how I assess your paper is your ability to perform these basic writing tasks. Thus, even papers with excellent ideas will not receive excellent grades if they are full of mechanical errors.
Sources: Good papers make good use of good sources. Again, don’t use sources outside of what I have given you. Moreover, use these sources I’ve given you well: cite, cite, cite! But use your best judgment when choosing whether to paraphrase, make passing reference to, or quote an author. Do not use long and block quotes, and do not string together quotations. These papers are too short for excessive quotation.
Citation format: Use abbreviated parenthetical citations in the body of the text, like this: (Boyd and Eddy, Across the Spectrum, 211). Cite the author, short title, and exact page numbers when referring to anything from these texts. I often follow up on citations that strike me as novel. Do not give me a “Works Cited” page.

select one prominent pastor-theologian from church history (that is, he is dead)

select one prominent pastor-theologian from church history (that is, he is dead) as a possible “historical mentor.” You should select a mentor based on the value that a particular pastor-theologian has for your life/ministry setting and the significance of that pastor-theologian in your theological tradition. Possible mentors would include, but certainly not be limited to, Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, John Wesley, Richard Baxter, and Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
You will submit a journal of your readings and reflections from your “historical mentor” at the end of the course. Your journal should show consistent and thoughtful interaction with the mentor, so you should aim to write 2-3 brief journal entries each week reflecting on your reading. While your entries do not have to follow a particular format, the list below should help guide your entries.
What does this reading tell me about his life?
What theological issues do you think are necessary for understanding his ministry?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of his overall approach to theology and ministry?
Why do you think this pastor-theologian would make a good mentor for you in your particular life and ministry setting?

Initial Discussion Thread
Use the following headings:
 Topic Title
o A short o

Initial Discussion Thread
Use the following headings:
 Topic Title
o A short overview of the discussion.
 Three Concepts
o The 3 most important concepts you have learned from the textbook readings,
presentations, and website and article readings.
o Include why these are the most important for an organization to consider.
 Biblical Integration
Integrate a minimum of one biblical principle that relates to one or more of your
concepts. Listing a Bible verse alone is unacceptable. Provide a verse or biblical
principle and elaborate how it relates to your topic and today’s current culture. Only
scriipture from the Bible’s Old and New Testaments are allowed. Other sacred texts
should not be used for the purposes of biblical integration in this course.
 References – 4 total
o 3 scholarly/peer-reviewed references from the Jerry Falwell Library that has not been
used previously by another post to the assignment, or in one of the other discussion
board assignments.
o 1 reference from the text
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