RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a 3,000-4,500 word research-oriented paper in current Turabian format that focuses on 1 of the approved topics listed below. Papers must include a brief overview of the historical context of the topic and/or passage, a discussion about the various ways the topic has been interpreted, an explanation of Paul's teaching on the topic, and points of application for modern Christians.
Each Research Paper must be double-spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font,use1-inch margins, and follow current Turabian style. You must citeat least 7 scholarly sources in addition tothe coursetextbooks and the Bible.
Approved Paper Topics
1. The Historical Context of the Pastoral Epistles (Discuss issues such as dating, provenance, clues about Paul's historical situation in the Pastorals, the possibility of two Roman imprisonments, etc.)
2. The Identity of the False Teachers in the Pastorals and Paul's Instructions Relating to Their Beliefs and Practices
3. Paul's Treatment of Hymenaeus, Alexander, and those Shipwrecked in the Faith (1 Timothy 1:19-20)
4. Paul's Discussion of Women in the Local Church (1 Timothy 2:8-15)
5. The Qualifications of Elders and Deacons (1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1)
6. Paul's Instructions Regarding Widows (1 Timothy 5:3-16)
7. Paul's Instructions Regarding Elders (1 Timothy 5:17-25)
8. Paul's Warnings Regarding Money (1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19)
9. Paul's Final Instructions (Identify and discuss Paul's key admonitions and instructions for Timothy in 2 Timothy)
10. The Person and Work of Christ in Titus 2:11-14