Application Paper Instructions
For this assignment, you must compose a 3-page double-spaced paper that addresses how the principles that you have learned throughout this course can be applied to your understanding of what it means to be a Christian.
NOTE: You must choose a topic from the list of approved topics (see the "Application Paper Topics" document).
As you respond to the prompt, reflect on the concepts that you have learned throughout the course, and apply them to your specific topic. Be sure to integrate the information that you learned through the textbook readings, the assigned article readings, the lecture videos, and any other related content that you may have encountered during the course. Your paper must also:
Describe the course concepts that are related to your topic, demonstrating your reflection and analysis. Do not simply summarize what was presented in the course.
Demonstrate real ownership of the ideas that you present by providing unique insight as evidence of your careful consideration of the topic.
Provide a logical link between the description of the concepts from the course and the conclusions or implications that you draw in your reflection. In other words, your conclusion should be logically derived from the application of the course concepts to the description of your topic.
Demonstrate learning initiative by exploring conclusions and implications beyond the boundaries of your classroom discussion.
Focus on depth of understanding, rather than breadth of coverage.
Format your paper in a Microsoft Word document using current APA
Structure your paper in the following format (See the "Application Paper Template" document):
Introduction (1 paragraph introducing the 2 topics/doctrines that you will address)
Part One (first topic: approximately 1 page)
Theological Definition
Biblical Foundation
Practical Application
Part Two (second topic: approximately 1 page)
Theological Definition
Biblical Foundation
Practical Application
Conclusion (1 paragraph summarizing your areas of progression in Christian thought)
Application Paper Topics
You must choose from the approved list below:
- Angels and Demons
- Assurance of Salvation and Doubt
- Baptism of Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
- Grace and Mercy
- Holiness and Love
- Hope and Prayer
- Justice and Law
- Tribulation and Millennium
- Ministry Calling and Pastor
- Miracles and Prophecy
- Nature of God and Trinity
- Peace of God and Power of God
- Preservation of Scripture and Reliability of Scripture
- Presumptuous Sins and Sins of Ignorance
- Rapture and Tribulation
- Righteousness and Substitution
- Satan and Savior
- Sins of Commission and Sins of Omission
- Slave of Christ and Union with Christ
Application Paper Template
As an example of the paper template, if writing on the topic of Angels and Demons, the paper should be structured as follows:
Introduction
Angels
Theological Definition: Angels
Biblical Foundation: Angels
Practical Application: Angels
Demons
Theological Definition: Demons
Biblical Foundation: Demons
Practical Application: Demons
Conclusion