Assignment:
OVERVIEW
Throughout the class, you will work on an Ethics Paper. This paper will identify an ethical issue and speak to the need for a biblical approach to the selected topic. Throughout the course, three specific assignments will focus on the Ethics Paper:
1. Ethic Paper: Proposal Assignment
2. Ethic Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment
3. Ethic Paper: Final Draft Assignment
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Ethic Paper: Final Draft Assignment, you will submit 3,000 to 4,000 word research paper on a topic that focuses on Christian leadership ethics. You must demonstrate strong critical reflection on the subject and accurate handling of the biblical text.
• The paper must identify a specific ethical issue that is addressed within the work.
• The paper must be aimed in the direction of producing a biblical theology of the topic chosen.
• You must use at least 20 literature citations within the paper (you must additionally cite at least 2 key biblical texts with accurate exegesis along with applicable principles) and the reference list must include at least 15 sources, including peer reviewed journal articles, scholarly commentaries, and other strong resources.The 15 sources must be in addition to the course textbooks.
• The paper must be 3,000 to 4,000 words and formatted closely according to current APA format.
• Make sure that your writing demonstrates strong critical reflection on the subject and accurate handling of the biblical text.