WORLDVIEW ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, write a 800-1,000-word essay addressing the following topic:
Foundational to the Christian faith is the belief that mankind is created in the image of God. Explain how this belief affects the way you interact with people within your chosen vocation.
Considerations for assignment:
1. The word belief in this assignment is essentially synonymous with the word doctrine.
2. It would be wise to select the chosen vocation that you intend to have upon graduation.
3. Provide 2 or 3 specific examples of how the theological truth (mankind is created in the image of God) is lived out in your chosen vocation.
4. Be sure to incorporate at least 2 theological references in your paper using course sources. (Theology Applied: A Living Faith by Ben Gutierrez and Core Christianity by Elmer Towns)
5. Be sure to incorporate at least 3 relevant biblical references.
6. The purpose of the assignment is not to discuss how you will evangelize within a chosen vocation; rather, the assignment must focus on how the understanding that mankind is created in the image of God effects the way your vocation is performed.
7. Example from business: since mankind is created in the image of God, as an accountant, I should not cheat others out of money. (This example would be substantiated with biblical support, and be elaborated on within the essay.)
Structure of assignment:
• Introduction (approximately 100 words)
• Example 1 (approximately 200-250 words)
• Example 2 (approximately 200-250 words)
• Example 3 (approximately 200-250 words)
• Conclusion (approximately 100 words)
Format paper in a Microsoft Word document using current APA, or MLA.
Criteria
Content: Does the essay cover the subject as thoroughly as possible? Are at least 2 topics covered? Does it demonstrate a personal understanding of the subject?
Introduction:Is there clear introductory paragraph including a thesis?
Structure: Are there headings provided for each section?
Conclusion: Is there a summative concluding paragraph?
Mechanics: Is the essay free of glaring errors in spelling, grammer, and punctuation?
Format: Is the essay formatted using current APA, or MLA?