Biblical Theology Paper: Final Draft Assignment Instructions
Overview
Throughout the class, you will work on a Biblical Theology Paper. This paper will define a theological concept, trace that concept throughout Scripture (Old and New Testaments), and then apply an understanding of the concept to various aspects of leadership. Throughout the course, three specific assignments will focus on the Biblical Theology Paper:
1. Biblical Theology Paper: Proposal Assignment
2. Biblical Theology Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment
3. Biblical Theology Paper: Final Draft Assignment
Instructions
As the capstone of this course, you will write a 12 15-page research-based paper in current APA format, focusing on a biblical theology of leadership. This paper must include at least 20 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or academic sources. Reference the grading rubric for more details about the assignment.
The paper will answer this question: How would the biblical/theological foundation of [your topic/biblical theme] form and inform leadership in the following 5 areas: purpose of leadership, role of the leader, role of the follower, leadership methodology, and leadership setting?
A suggested structure for the paper is the following:
1. Introduction (including your thesis statement) 1 2 page(s)
2. Explanation of doctrine 5 pages
a. Theological term (Explain the theological term) 2 pages
b. Biblical Foundation (Trace the term throughout Scripture) 3 pages
3. Application of the doctrine to the life of the leader 5 pages
a. How does this doctrine form/inform the purpose of leadership? 1 page
b. How does this doctrine form/inform the role of the leader? 1 page
c. How does this doctrine form/inform the role of the follower? 1 page
d. How does the doctrine form/inform ones leadership methodology? 1 page
e. Apply your understanding to a specific leadership setting. 1 page
4. Conclusion (summarize your paper) 1 2 page(s)
5. Reference page with at least 20 sources
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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