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Theological Research Essay

Paper (15% of total grade)

• First, I have made this an essay (Academic Research Essay though)
• 4-5 Pages (not counting the Cover Page and Works Cited Page)
• speak to me in class about your social issue that you’re researching

First, choose one of these Letters of Paul:

• 1^st Thessalonians
• Galatians
• 1^st Corinthians
• 2^nd Corinthians
• Philippians
• Romans

Look for one particular social issue that Paul brings up. (Ex. sexual behaviors, divorce, marriage, homosexuality, widows, poor, addiction(drunkenness), eating idol food, etc.…)

Prompt:How was this social issue a problem during the time of this letter? How did it affect the early church community? How does the Christian Church (Protestant/“non-Roman Catholic” or Roman Catholic) understand this issue today? What are your opinions?

OutlineHelp ForPaper:

Intro- What is the social issue and where in the letter is it found?

Paragraph(s)- On How the social issue seems to be an issue in that time (based on scripture and research)

Paragraph(s) -On Where the Christian Church understands or falls on the issue today. (Protestant or Roman Catholic)

Paragraph(s) – On your thoughts and opinions (based on your research)

Conclusion- Summarize and what is one question you would want to dig deeper on.

Hint: Only opinion-base is the last paragraphs and conclusion. Therest should be research-          based.

Grading Rubric: (100% of paper is 15% of final grade)

20% Grammar/Mechanics

15% MLA followed (Works Cited)/Turned in on time

25% Source interaction (Bible, Powell (if needed), at least 2 outside resources)

30% Follows the Prompt

Hint: Answer the questions, please don’t waste space by restating the questions.

10% Critical opinion-based off research