This document outlines the requirements for a 3-page double-spaced paper applying course concepts to understanding Christianity. Students must choose a topic from an approved list and reflect on concepts learned through readings, videos, and course content. The paper must describe related concepts, demonstrate original insight, logically link concepts to conclusions, explore implications beyond class, and focus on depth over breadth. It should follow APA, MLA or Turabian style and include an introduction, two topic sections with definitions, biblical foundations and applications, and a conclusion.

1. For this assignment, you must compose a 3-page double-spaced
paper that addresses how the principles that you have learned
throughout this course can be applied to your understanding of
what it means to be a Christian. You will submit your paper by
11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.
NOTE: You must choose a topic from the list of approved topics
(see the “Application Paper Topics” document).
As you respond to the prompt, reflect on the concepts that you
have learned throughout the course, and apply them to your
specific topic. Be sure to integrate the information that you
learned through the textbook readings, the assigned article
readings, the lecture videos, and any other related content that
you may have encountered during the course. Your paper must
also:
1.
Describe the course concepts that are related to your topic,
demonstrating your reflection and analysis. Do not simply
summarize what was presented in the course.
2.
Demonstrate real ownership of the ideas that you present by
providing unique insight as evidence of your careful
consideration of the topic.
3.
Provide a logical link between the description of the concepts
from the course and the conclusions or implications that you
draw in your reflection. In other words, your conclusion should
be logically derived from the application of the course concepts
to the description of your topic.
4.

2. Demonstrate learning initiative by exploring conclusions and
implications beyond the boundaries of your classroom
discussion.
5.
Focus on depth of understanding, rather than breadth of
coverage.
Format your paper in a Microsoft Word document using current
APA, MLA, or Turabian style (whichever corresponds to your
degree program). Review the Application Paper Grading Rubric
to see the specific grading criteria by which you will be
evaluated before submitting your paper.
Structure your paper in the following format (See the
“Application Paper Template” document):
I.
Introduction (1 paragraph introducing the 2 topics/doctrines that
you will address)
II.
Part One (first topic: approximately 1 page)
a.
Theological Definition
b.
Biblical Foundation
c.
Practical Application
III.
Part Two (second topic: approximately 1 page)

3. a.
Theological Definition
b.
Biblical Foundation
c.
Practical Application
IV.
Conclusion (1 paragraph summarizing your areas of progression
in Christian thought)