Write an essay on the value of theology that is mostly based on Smiths (2013).

Write an essay on the
value of theology that is mostly based on Smiths (2013) Introduction to
Theology article, but you must also interact with Smiths (2015) Sceptics on
the Value of Theology and Segals (2015) You Cannot Serve Both God and Theology.
In your summary, include Scripture that you source yourself on each point. Use
the following outline.
Introduction (100 words)
1.
Smiths vision of
theology (750 words)
o The
nature of theology
o The
goal and task of theology
o The
methods of theology
2.
Smiths vision vs.
popular perceptions (250 words)
3.
Personal implications of
Smiths vision (200 words)
4.
Implications of Smiths
vision for my church (200 words)
Conclusion (100 words)
Works Cited

Section
1
This should be a summary
of Smiths vision of theology, mostly in your own words, and your Scriptural
reflection on Smiths ideas. Section 2 should answer the
question, How does Smiths vision of theology compare or contrast with popular
perceptions of theology? Section 3 should answer the
question, If you were to become skilled at doing theology the way Smith
describes it, how do you think it would affect your life and ministry? Section
4 should answer the question, If your church leadership were to
become skilled at doing theology this way, how do you think it would affect the
church?
Length: 1600 words

Important
notes and guidance for Assignment 1:

Please reference
correctly as you learned in module 2s Interactive Lessons.

Please demonstrate a good
understanding of the Reading materials and include Scripture in every essay you
write at SATS. In writing an assignment, you must write content that convinces
your marker of two things:
1.

1.
That you have an
in-depth and nuanced understanding of the topic. Practically, that means that
you must write such that you have demonstrated a good understanding of the
Reading materials pertaining to this assignment.
2.
That you have thought
about the Reading material in light of your independent thought and Scripture
research.

You should always
reference from all SATS sources pertaining to the topic. This module has three
required articles. You are expected to reference from all three.
For future assignments, you are encouraged to do extra research above and
beyond your interaction with SATS sources, but please dont do so at the
expense of SATS sources. For this assignment, we encourage you to rather focus
on getting both the content and technicalities right than to spend too much
time doing extra research.

For now, and for future
reference, word counts are tallied from the introduction to the conclusion,
that is, they do not include your cover page, table of contents or list of
works cited. You may always write 10% over or under the word count. This essay
is 1600 words, so you may write anything between 1440 and 1760 words.

Make sure you cover all
the content adequately. Its a common mistake for students to write a lot about
the nature of theology and about the goals and tasks of theology, but to
then relegate only a couple of sentences to the methods of theology. This
section is a bit more difficult to understand than the others, but so rich when
it comes to application. For your own understanding and development,
and since this is in the exam, we encourage you to consider how each of the
four methods apply in a ministry context when you read this. Of
course, if there are words you dont understand, look them up in a dictionary.

The materials for section
1.2 are quite long. You will not be able to discuss every task of theology
in-depth in the word count. What you can do is to pick the three tasks that
stand out to you the most and discuss them.

THE1120 Assignment 1
THE1120 Assignment 1
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a
learning outcomeRequirements
The assignment contains
all the standard requirements, including (a) answering the assigned question,
(b) using an introduction and conclusion as well as headings and transitions.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a
learning outcomeResearch and Referencing
The assignment
demonstrates suitable research, quality interaction with sources, and
contains suitable citations and references. Ample citations are provided that
acknowledge the source of all information in the paper except that which
originated with the student, and the full reference for each citation is
provided in the list of works cited. Citations and bibliography entries
contain all the relevant parameters (e.g. author, date, etc.) using a
consistent style reference.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a
learning outcomeContent
The student gives
evidence of having thought clearly and coherently about the subject matter.
The paper demonstrates an in-depth and nuanced understanding of the topic. It
reveals an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of major schools of
thought and engages
constructively and critically with biblical texts and scholarly sources, as
is appropriate for the nature of the paper.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a
learning outcomeDevelopment and Argument
The paper articulates a
clear topic or thesis, is well organized and structured, and sustains a
coherent and persuasive argument. The paper provides relevant and sufficient
facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples to develop the
topic. The paper effectively uses linking devices to join the major sections
together,
clarifying the relationships between claims and reasons, between reasons and
evidence, and between claims and counterclaims.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a
learning outcomeWriting and Presentation
The paper is written in
original wording, appropriately paraphrasing and quoting other sources (the
Bible and academic literature). Quotes are short, carefully selected for
relevance, and contain text that is not easily paraphrased. The paper is well
written, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, sentence
formation, paragraph structure and coherence. The writing is formal, not
colloquial, and it clearly and concisely expresses the information to the
reader. Presentation is clean, consistent and readable.
5 pts
Total points: 25

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