Analyze the essential elements of the gospel and reflect on implications for the Christian worldview.

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Nature of God 15.6 points

Criteria Description

Description of the nature of God (the triune God, his characteristics, and his creation)

according to the Christian worldview

5. Target 15.6 points

(1) Paper provides a well-developed, clear, and thorough description of the nature

of God (the triune God, his characteristics, and his creation) according to the

Christian worldview with relevant insights. (2) Description includes supporting

details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

4. Acceptable 13.26 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and complete description of the nature of God (the triune

God, his characteristics, and his creation) according to the Christian worldview with

an above-average understanding. (2) Description includes supporting details

utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

3. Approaching 11.7 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and basic description of the nature of God (the triune

God, his characteristics, and his creation) according to the Christian worldview with

a basic understanding. (2) Description includes minimal supporting details or

utilizes course materials or GCU Library resources.

2. Insufficient 10.14 points

(1) Paper provides an incomplete or unclear description of the nature of God (the

triune God, his characteristics, and his creation) according to Christian worldview.

(2) Description does not include supporting details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not provide a description of the nature of God according to Christian

worldview.

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Nature of Humanity 15.6 points

Criteria Description

Description of the nature of humanity (human nature, human purpose, root cause of

human problems) according the Christian worldview

5. Target 15.6 points

(1) Paper provides a well-developed, clear and thorough description of the nature of

humanity (human nature, human purpose, root cause of human problems)

according the Christian worldview with relevant insights. (2) Description includes

supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

4. Acceptable 13.26 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and complete description of the nature of humanity

(human nature, human purpose, root cause of human problems) according to the

Christian worldview with an above-average understanding. (2) Description includes

supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

3. Approaching 11.7 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and basic description of the nature of humanity (human

nature, human purpose, root cause of human problems) according to the Christian

worldview with a basic understanding. (2) Description includes minimal supporting

details or utilizes course materials or GCU Library resources.

2. Insufficient 10.14 points

(1) Paper provides an incomplete or unclear description of the nature of humanity

(human nature, human purpose, root cause of human problems) according to the

Christian worldview. (2) Description does not include supporting details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not provide a description of the nature of humanity.

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Nature of Jesus 15.6 points

Criteria Description

Description of the nature of Jesus (his true identity, his kingdom purpose, significance

of his identity and work) according to the Christian worldview

5. Target 15.6 points

(1) Paper provides a well-developed, clear, and thorough description of the nature

of Jesus (his true identity, his kingdom purpose, significance of his identity and

work) according to the Christian worldview with relevant insights. (2) Description

includes supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

4. Acceptable 13.26 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and complete description of the nature of Jesus (his true

identity, his kingdom purpose, significance of his identity and work) according to

Christian worldview with an above-average understanding. (2) Description includes

supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

3. Approaching 11.7 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and basic description of the nature of Jesus (his true

identity, his kingdom purpose, significance of his identity and work) according to

the Christian worldview. (2) Description includes minimal supporting details or

utilizes course materials or GCU Library resources.

2. Insufficient 10.14 points

(1) Paper provides an incomplete or unclear description of the nature of Jesus (his

true identity, his kingdom purpose, significance of his identity and work) according

to the Christian worldview. (2) Description does not include supporting details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not provide a description of the nature of Jesus.

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Restoration 15.6 points

Criteria Description

Description of restoration (solution to human problems; role of grace, faith, and

repentance in Christian salvation) according to the Christian worldview

5. Target 15.6 points

(1) Paper provides a well-developed, clear, and thorough description of restoration

(solution to human problems; role of grace, faith, and repentance in Christian

salvation) according to the Christian worldview with relevant insights. (2)

Description includes supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library

resources.

4. Acceptable 13.26 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and complete description of restoration (solution to

human problems; role of grace, faith, and repentance in Christian salvation)

according to the Christian worldview, with an above-average understanding. (2)

Description includes supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library

resources.

3. Approaching 11.7 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and basic description of restoration (solution to human

problems; role of grace, faith, and repentance in Christian salvation) according to

the Christian worldview. (2) Description includes minimal supporting details or

utilizes course materials or GCU Library resources.

2. Insufficient 10.14 points

(1) Paper provides an incomplete or unclear description of restoration (solution to

human problems; role of grace, faith, and repentance in Christian salvation)

according to the Christian worldview. (2) Description does not include supporting

details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not provide a description of restoration.

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Christian Foundation (G) 13.2 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of how the concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of

humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian

worldview (GED5C1)

5. Target 13.2 points

(1) Paper provides a well-summarized, clear, and thorough explanation of how the

concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of

Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview with

relevant insights. (2) Description includes supporting details utilizing course

materials or GCU Library resources.

4. Acceptable 11.22 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and complete summary of how the concepts of the gospel

essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration)

constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview, with an above-average

understanding. (2) Description includes supporting details utilizing course materials

or GCU Library resources.

3. Approaching 9.9 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and basic summary of how the concepts of the gospel

essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration)

constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview. (2) Description includes

minimal supporting details or utilizes course materials or GCU Library resources.

2. Insufficient 8.58 points

(1) Paper provides an incomplete or unclear summary of how the concepts of the

gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and

restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview. (2) Description

does not include supporting details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not summarize how the concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of

God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) constitute the

foundation of the Christian worldview.

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Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview: Human Value

and Dignity (G) 3.6 points

Criteria Description

Analysis of the implications of the Christian worldview (benefits or strengths as related

to human value and dignity) (GED5C2)

5. Target 3.6 points

(1) Paper provides a well-developed, clear, and thorough analysis of the

implications of the Christian worldview (benefits or strengths as related to human

value and dignity) based on the previous prompts. (2) Analysis section includes

supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

4. Acceptable 3.06 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and complete analysis of the implications of the Christian

worldview (benefits or strengths as related to human value and dignity) based on

the previous prompts with an above-average understanding. (2) Analysis section

includes supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

3. Approaching 2.7 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and basic analysis of the implications of the Christian

worldview (benefits or strengths as related to human value and dignity) based on

the previous prompts. (2) Analysis section includes minimal supporting details or

utilizes course materials or GCU Library resources.

2. Insufficient 2.34 points

(1) Paper provides an incomplete or unclear analysis of the implications of the

Christian worldview (benefits or strengths as related to human value and dignity)

based on the previous prompts. (2) Analysis section does not include supporting

details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not analyze the implications of the Christian worldview based on the

previous prompts.

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Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview: Comparison,

Influence, and Confusion 9.6 points

Criteria Description

Analysis of the implications of the Christian worldview (compared to another

worldview, influence on thinking and behavior of a person, what people find

troublesome or confusing about Christianity)

5. Target 9.6 points

(1) Paper provides a well-developed, clear, and thorough analysis of the

implications of the Christian worldview (compared to another worldview, influence

on thinking and behavior of a person, what people find troublesome or confusing

about Christianity) based on the previous prompts. (2) Analysis section includes

supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

4. Acceptable 8.16 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and complete analysis of the implications of the Christian

worldview (compared to another worldview, influence on thinking and behavior of a

person, what people find troublesome or confusing about Christianity) based on the

previous prompts with an above-average understanding. (2) Analysis section

includes supporting details utilizing course materials or GCU Library resources.

3. Approaching 7.2 points

(1) Paper provides a clear and basic analysis of the implications of the Christian

worldview (compared to another worldview, influence on thinking and behavior of a

person, what people find troublesome or confusing about Christianity) based on the

previous prompts. (2) Analysis section includes minimal supporting details or

utilizes course materials or GCU Library resources.

2. Insufficient 6.24 points

(1) Paper provides an incomplete or unclear analysis of the implications of the

Christian worldview (compared to another worldview, influence on thinking and

behavior of a person, what people find troublesome or confusing about

Christianity) based on the previous prompts. (2) Analysis section does not include

supporting details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not analyze the implications of the Christian worldview based on the

previous prompts.

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Conclusion 7.2 points

Criteria Description

Conclusion connected to the main points

5. Target 7.2 points

Paper provides a clear and concise conclusion connected to the main points with

relevant insights about the Christian worldview.

4. Acceptable 6.12 points

Paper provides a clear and concise conclusion connected to the main points about

the Christian worldview.

3. Approaching 5.4 points

Paper provides a clear conclusion connected to the main points about the Christian

worldview.

2. Insufficient 4.68 points

Paper provides an unclear conclusion disconnected from the main points about the

Christian worldview.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper does not provide a conclusion of the main points about the Christian

worldview.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 6 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

.The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate

audience is evident.

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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 6 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some

organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and

not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections

between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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Evidence 4.8 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 4.8 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 4.08 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 3.6 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 3.12 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies

entirely on the perspective of the writer.

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Mechanics of Writing 4.8 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 4.8 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 4.08 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 3.6 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 3.12 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 2.4 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 2.4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 2.04 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 1.8 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 1.56 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 120 points

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