Biblical Studies - Christianity Vs Catholic - Final Research Paper

Final Research Paper

Course: Biblical Studies – HUM 301

University: Wilmington University

The class is Biblical Studies and the book is the life application study bible NIV

Instructions:

Choose a topic from the suggestion list provided.  Please write a 5 page paper on the decided subject.  APA style is required. If you would like help with APA guidelines, please refer to http://www.wilmu.edu/library/reflinks.html . Additional links can be provided for reference if needed. Guidelines for the paper are as follows: Please keep the font between 10 and 12, double space, and use 1 inch margins. Include a cover sheet and a reference page listing your resources in addition to the 5 pages of content. Make sure you cite all sources and quotations within the text of your paper (minimum of 6 sources required). APA format is required for the paper. Here are some hints: 1. Make sure you cite within the text of the paper. This is very important! Any direct quotes, statistics, source ideas, etc must be cited within the paper as well as on the reference page.  2. A cover sheet and reference page listing all resources used are required 3. Pictures may be used in your paper but will not count toward the content of text (5 pages) 4.  If the topic is not listed below it must be submitted for approval. You are welcome to search for different topics.  My Selected Topic for this 5 pages paper:

Comparison of a Biblical worldview to an alternate worldview. (as shaped by another religion, by atheism, etc.)

Following is my Topic:

Comparison of a Biblical worldview to an alternate worldview: Christianity vs Catholic 

At least 6 authentic resources required in reference. Correct English without error.

Following are the Readings and Videos for this course. Please go through these to do this Final research paper.

Week 1:  Perspectives on Biblical Interpretation

Reading & Videos

· Textbook (Bible):  pg. xi, xiv-xxiii

· Excerpt from Free For All. 

· Article: Teach the Text in Context, by Jon Levenson

· View video clips featuring N.T. Wright, Marcus Borg, Walter Brueggemann, John MacArthur, and Brian McLaren. 

Week 2:  Creation Narratives

Reading & Videos

· Textbook (Bible):  Genesis 1-3 (pg. 4-12)

· Articles: Part 1, 2, & 3 of “Israel’s Two Creation Stories” by Peter Enns

· Video: Science & Genesis

· Video: NT Wright and Pete Enns: What Do You Mean by Literal?

· Video: Greg Boyd: A Pastor's Perspective on the Ultra-literal Pespective

Week 3:  The Exodus Narrative

Readings

· Textbook (Bible):  Exodus Introduction & Ch. 1-15, 19-20  (pg. 94-120, 124-127)

· Excerpt from "The Mission of God" by Christopher Wright (pg. 265-288).  Follow link provided in "assignments" to view.

· Article: “Exodus, the Plagues and the Cosmic Battle” by Peter Enns

Week 4:  The Hebrew Prophets

Readings

· Textbook (Bible):  Ezekiel 16, Isaiah 1, 65, 66

· Read excerpt from "The Mission of God" by Christopher Wright  pg. 235-243 

· Article:  "Truth-Telling and Peace-Making: A Reflection on Ezekiel" by Walter Brueggemann 

· Article: “Pathos and Prophesy” by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

Week 5:  The Life of Jesus in the Gospels

Readings and Videos

· Textbook (Bible):  Read ONE of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke or John)

· Video: Brian McLaren: The Kingdom of God

· Video: Rob Bell: You

· Video: Historical Resurrection of Christ? NT Wright Responds

Week 6:  Acts through Revelation

Readings and Videos:

· Textbook (Bible):  Read either Colossians, Galatians, 1 Corinthians, or Ephesians

· Textbook (Bible):  Read Revelation 21-22

· Article:  “Paul, Leader of a Jewish Revolution” by N.T. Wright 

· Video: NT Wright on the Book of Acts

· Video: Greg Boyd on the Book of Revelation and “End Times”

Week 7:  Biblical Worldview: Diversity Within and Comparison to Other Worldviews

Readings and Videos:

· Video:  "Speaking of Faith:  Evangelical Politics, Three Degrees of Separation"

· Video: Greg Boyd: What are the Non-Negotiable Truths

· Video: “Conversations on Being a Heretic” Featuring Brian McLaren

Grading Rubric:

Final Research Paper

CATEGORY	Excellent (46-50 points)	Good  (40-45 points)	Adequate (35-49 points)	Poor  (0-34 points)
Organization	Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.	Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.	Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.	The information appears to be disorganized. 8)
Quality of Information	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.	Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Sources	All 5 sources are accurately documented in APA Format.	All 5 sources are accurately documented, but a few are not in APA Format.	Less than 5 sources OR  many sources are not in APA Format.	No sources cited or documented
Mechanics	No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.	Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors	A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.	Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.