Week 3 Biblical Principles and Business Minor Project
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MinorProjectTheologyofBusiness_v.21.docxMINOR PROJECT (Individual): Theology of Business
It is imperative that you First; watch each of the below stated videos (copy/paste to your browser) for the respective Part before reading the following pages from the textbook for said Part:
Best Practices I. Their Purpose: They Seek to Honor God in All They Do
Videos:
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOE44xTh7-s
Hobby Lobby:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6PxPtIjGk4
Read Pages 31 to 36: Part I “Their Purpose: They Seek to Honor God in All They Do;” “ Hobby Lobby: Redeeming Retail”
Best Practices II. Their Products: They Make Products That Make a Better World
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFxALdJjWxc
D.light Design:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vALLndCrp9E
Read Pages 51 to 54: Part II “Their Products: They Make Products That Make a Better World;” “ D.light Design: A Brighter Future for Millions in the Developing World”
Best Practices III. Their Profits: They Fund Faithful Causes
Videos:
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMWvA1eNEtI
Auntie Anne’s Pretzel’s:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSlrkv6TuVw
Read Pages 93 to 98: Part III “Their Profits: They Fund Faithful Causes;” “ Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Purpose Out of Pain”
Best Practices IV. Their People: They Treat Their Employers Like Family
Videos:
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsiR19eUFc4
Wegman’s Food Markets:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwMLDT4GXtQ
Read Pages 153 to 158: Part IV “Their People: They Treat Their Employers Like Family;” “ Wegmans Food Markets: Caring for the People Who Care for the Customers”
Best Practices V. Their Poverty Plan: They Create Jobs for Those Who Would Not Have One
Videos:
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqmaAoLjhkY
Tegu Toys: Note = fast forward the first five minutes of the following youtube, if you wish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yVWWdasJeE
Read Pages 205 to 212: Part V “Their Poverty Plan: They Create Jobs for Those Who Would Not Have One;” “ Tegu Toys: Building Blocks to Rebuild Honduras”
Best Practices VI . Their Planet Protection: They Value Creation Care
Videos:
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI06hOU95yM
Elevation Burger:
https://faithandco.spu.edu/film-detail/eschatological-hamburgers-elevation
Read Pages 241 to 244: Part VI “Their Planet Protection: They Value Creation Care”
“ Elevation Burger: Taking the Junk out of Junk Food”
Best Practices VII. Their Principle: They Stand Firm, Regardless the Cost
Videos:
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeFuf_VW2hc
Correct Craft:
Read Pages 265 to 269: Part VII “Their Principle: They Stand Firm, Regardless the Cost;”
“ Correct Craft: Building Boats to the Glory of God”
Best Practices VIII. Their Proselytizing: They Introduce People to God
Videos:
Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urk7Q0aefP4
Interstate Battery:
https://www1.cbn.com/700club/norm-miller-i-am-second
Read Pages 301 to 304: Part VIII “Their Proselytizing: They Introduce People to God;”
“ Interstate Battery: Charged Up to Change Lives”
Instructions:
You are to write the research paper in accordance with APA standards and cite a minimum of five (5) scholarly peer reviewed journal sources and three (3) entire scripture verses.
Your paper submission should follow the below stated composition and formatting guidelines; and be composed unto a “Word Document.”
· Title page with a “Running head:” page number (top right), your name, course, date, and an appropriate title.
· Use double space, Times New Roman, and 12pt font.
· Support your position.
· When all is done, give a brief conclusion.
· Upon citing works, add a separate reference page.
These APA additions are NOT a part of the word count that should approximate 1500 words.
You can view the grading rubric by clicking on Grades and Progress in the navigation menu, locating the assignment, and selecting View Rubric.
DELIVERABLES
A. Develop and describe the principles by which they operate their business. Also, how do the practices align with these principles. That is, the principles behind the practices.
B. What differentiates a “good” business from a faith-based business: Is there a difference and should it be different? Compare and contrast.
C. Would you operate your business by these principles and what would it look like in practice? Does it matter? Explain and defend.
Support your position with scripture and faith integration.
To submit your post, you can either click on the link above to directly access the Group Page or on your Group number on the side menu.
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