Discussion Assignment Instructions

The student will complete 2 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 100 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 1 citation from the textbook and 1 citation from Scripture in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 citation from the textbook or scholarly research and 1 citation from Scripture in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, and other scholarly sources.

Instructions

Initial Thread: You will discuss each topic with reference to course content and a biblical worldview. Present an opinion with research support and integrate your perspective with a biblical worldview. There is not necessarily a right or wrong answer for these discussions; therefore, you will not be graded on your opinion but on the quality of your support of and reflection on that opinion.

Reply: The reply must critically analyze the classmate thread and discuss the course content answering the following questions:

  • What did you learn from reading the posts of others?
  • What insights were consistent or inconsistent with your own thoughts on the topic?
  • Given your own opinion and the opinions of others, how would you best summarize the topic from an academic and biblical perspective?

Be sure to also reply to classmates who respond to your initial thread.

Notes:

  • It is best to avoid using direct quotations from the textbook or any other source (except possibly a short Scripture verse) in any of your threads or replies. These submissions must be in your own words (paraphrased) so that you clearly demonstrate your mastery of the material.
  • Do not attach a Microsoft Word document; rather, type directly into the textbox or copy and paste from a Microsoft Word document directly into the textbox.
  • Be conversational but stay on topic. Do not simply repeat information you find in our textbook but incorporate your ideas and unique perspectives. After you write your post, compare what you have written to the assignment instructions (for the initial thread and for the reply posts) to ensure that you have addressed each discussion point.
  • Citations and references must be written in current APA format.
  • Finally, proofread your work carefully to catch spelling, capitalization, grammar, and sentence structure errors. Refer to the grading rubric to ensure an outstanding grade.