Document Based Assignment
These will be available on the course web site.
From The Christian Theology Reader, 4th Edition by Alister E. McGrath, ed., you are to read one (1) pair of the following three (3) selections:
A 6.3 Tertullian on Inherited Grace and 6.6 Origen on Inherited Sin
B 6.14 Augustine on Human Freedom and 6.17 Pelagius on Human Freedom
C 6.35 Philip Melancthon on Justification by Faith and 6.69 The Council of Trent on Justification
You are to write a 400 - 600 word typed response to the readings according to the following directions:
• Briefly and concisely state the main idea of each reading.
o What is the argument/thesis/main point of each author?
• Briefly describe any points of agreement or disagreement.
o Do the author's agree on a given point? Briefly explain where they agree.
o Do they disagree? Briefly explain where they disagree.
• Evaluate and take a position on the readings.
o Do you agree with one author over another? Why/why not?
o What is your own position in relation to the readings?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.