First Position Paper (150 pts): Choose to write about an issue found in the first half of the course, dealing with issues such as revelation, authority, scripture, God, Trinity, creation, humanity, sin, and Jesus Christ. In arguing for your position, you need to contrast your position with at least one alternative position on the issue you discuss. Although this is a theology paper, you should talk about the relevance of scripture for the subject matter. You don’t need to do additional research for the paper (beyond the textbook), though you may do so if you want. Be sure to include correct APA notations for your references to sources, and include a reference list at the end of your position paper.
Note: Aim to show depth of thought in your writing. Show your understanding of the concepts in the reading. In other words, the position paper should be both text-oriented (what you observed in scripture and the readings) and reader-oriented (what you experienced personally). Do not write in generalities! Never simply say, “I enjoyed the reading.” Always tell explain why! Be specific in your discussion.
Style Standards:
When you cite from the biblical text, you may reference the passage as follows (Luke 17:11-18).
For textbooks, the class will utilize APA format for citations. For help with APA in-text citations, see APU Guide to Citing Resources in APA FormatLinks to an external site.. For this class, you are not required to include the reference list at the bottom of a posting (although you may do so). In-text citations are required whenever you reference an idea or quote from the author.
Other features of APA, such as the cover page, are not required.
