Describe in 1-2 pages your personal view concerning how our planet, life on earth, and humankind originated. You should include how both natural sciences and faith have informed your thinking on origins and discuss what you believe are the fundamental principles or lines of evidence supporting your position.

Writing Assignment #1a

Position Statement: Describe in 1-2 pages your personal view concerning how our planet, life on earth, and humankind originated. You should include how both natural sciences and faith have informed your thinking on origins and discuss what you believe are the fundamental principles or lines of evidence supporting your position. If you have no position on the subject, review six (6) models of creation described by Rau (Ch. 2 A Spectrum of Models, pp.31-56) and select and summarize the most plausible model.

Writing Assignment #1b

Origin story: Briefly describe an origin story other than the Christian one. You can pick one from the Ancient Near East, your own cultural background, or another culture that interests you. A simple web search should suffice – this is not meant to be a formal research exercise (but please do note your web sources if used). Next, compare and contrast this origin story with the Christian origin story in Genesis. What aspects of the story do you resonate with? The paper should be 1-2 pages in length. (CO#1,2)

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