EVAN 401 Discussions
Instructions
The student will complete 3 Discussions in t
EVAN 401 Discussions
Instructions
The student will complete 3 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at
least 400 words, then post two replies of at least 200 words each. The student will use the
Discussion Template to structure their initial thread. However, they will not upload files to the
discussion. Instead, the initial thread should be copied and pasted into the Canvas
discussion. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least two citations
from Scripture, textbooks, or course videos in parenthetical format. Citations are not required for
replies.
Discussion: Devotional Life
In the My Answer videos, Billy Graham shares personal things about himself and his life. Here you are asked to do the same thing. In this module’s Watch items, Billy Graham affirmed that he believes the Bible is the Word of God. In fact, this belief is so strong that it leads him to read the Bible each day to hear from God and to quote it in sermons so that others will hear God speaking to them.
Describe your devotional life and habits in your thread. The text must start with your main idea. For example, “My devotional life can be described as …” After a clear and concise opening statement, illustrate and support your ideas with Scripture, explanations, quotes, and illustrations.
The format of the thread must have 1 paragraph for each part of the main idea statement. For example, if you wrote, “my devotional life can be described as journaling through a book of the Bible,” then you might write one paragraph about the way that you journal. Consider telling a personal story about how you got started. Write a second paragraph about the way you read through a book of the Bible, set up your schedule, or give other details. Include a quote or two. In every case, the main idea statement determines the content (illustrations, quotes, and stories) as well as the format (number of paragraphs and order of topics) of the thread. Your grade will be based on the assignment rubric. Look at it ahead of time for help. Since it is often easier to write in a document first and then paste the text into the forum, a Discussion Template has been provided as a working document.
Discussion Personal Practices
In the My Answer videos, Billy Graham shares personal things about himself and his life. Here you are asked to do the same thing. In this module’s Watch items, Billy Graham listed some financial and personal practices that he and Cliff Barrows established for themselves as evangelists, such as taking a salary instead of love gifts, and not being alone with women. Billy Graham also talked about how it takes a team of people with integrity to have an evangelistic ministry.
Describe your standards of ministry/personal integrity in your thread. The text must start with your main idea. For example, “My standards are…” After a clear and concise opening statement, illustrate and support your ideas with Scripture, explanations, quotes, and illustrations.
The format of the thread must have 1 paragraph for each part of the main idea statement. For example, if you wrote, “my financial standards come from a class I took at church, and I learned my standards for ministry from my pastor,” then you might write one paragraph about the financial advice you picked up and follow. Consider sharing a quote or two. Write a second paragraph about the things your pastor shared. This would be a good place for a personal story. In every case, the main idea statement determines the content (illustrations, quotes, and stories) as well as the format (number of paragraphs and order of topics) of the thread. Since it is often easier to write in a document first and then paste the text into the forum, a Discussion Template has been provided as a working document.
Discussion Gifts and Calling
In the My Answer videos, Billy Graham shares personal things about himself and his life. Here you are asked to do the same thing. In this module’s Watch items, Billy Graham shared his feelings about the message and calling of an evangelist. While we frequently think of the evangelist in the setting of large crusades, Billy Graham told stories about his modest beginnings in Florida. Being an evangelist is great gift, but it is often done in humble circumstances.
Describe your spiritual gift or calling in your thread. The text must start with your main idea. For example, “My gifts and calling could be described as…” After a clear and concise opening statement, illustrate and support your ideas with Scripture, explanations, quotes, and illustrations.
The format of the thread must have 1 paragraph for each part of the main idea statement. For example, if you wrote, “my gifts and calling could be described as child evangelism,” then you might write one paragraph about the need and strategy or working with children. Consider sharing a quote or two. Write a second paragraph about the role of evangelism in children’s ministry. This would be a good place for a personal story. In every case, the main idea statement determines the content (support, illustrations, quotes, and stories) as well as the format (number of paragraphs and order of topics) of the thread. Since it is often easier to write in a document first and then paste the text into the forum, a Discussion Template has been provided as a working document.
RLGN 490 Discussions
Instructions
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a
thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. The student will complete 2
Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of 300 – 350 words by 11:59 p.m.
(ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post 1 reply of 100 –
200 words each by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week. The student is
required to engage and document sources, which may include the Bible, journal articles,
textbooks, the JFL library, and course presentations. For Discussions in this class, students will
not be able to view other student posts until their own thread has been submitted.
Discussion: What Separates Good Research from Poor Research
After reading pages 17 — 19 in the Vyhmeister & Robertson textbook, answer the following question in a unique thread: What separates good research from poor research? As part of your answer, identify and describe at least two elements that characterize good research + identify and describe at least two elements that characterize poor research. Each point should contain critical thinking and analysis (poor research elements should not simply be the opposite of good research elements).
Discussion: Finding Scholarly Journals Tutorial
After viewing Finding Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Articles, for the thread component of the Discussion, create a text-based, step-by-step tutorial on how to locate journal articles in the library (Think in terms of having to teach someone else how to find journal articles).