Journal Entries Instructions

You will be required to write a Journal Entry about each module/week’s discussion. The Journal Entry will be kept completely private and confidential between you and your instructor. In each entry, you will summarize what was discussed in your own words, talk about the module/week’s topics, and provide novel insight gained from the discussion. You must provide at least 1 citation from the assigned Reading & Study material and at least 1 citation from the Bible. Each entry must be 2,000–3,000 words.

Although you will be writing in a “journal,” do not simply state what you think. The goal of the journal is for you to think about what others have said and how that fits with your understanding of the topics. While you must demonstrate a biblical understanding of each topic, the goal is for you to provide sound arguments for how to address each question and/or case study.

Since this journal is a private setting, you may write your entries in the first person, within reason. The goal is to be pithy and thoughtful. Being concise with your words while addressing each topic will be challenging, so give yourself plenty of time to formulate ideas and possible rough drafts. Since your instructor will be the only person who will see your journal, you may talk about what your classmates said in the discussion, as long as you do not attack them personally. Remember: the most important rule throughout this entire course is no personal attacks.

Each Journal Entry will be submitted in Blackboard in the space provided, not as a separate Word document. Your instructor will not open any Journal Entries submitted as Word documents. It is recommended that you craft your journal in Word but then copy and paste it into Blackboard.

Each Journal Entry is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned module/week, except Journal Entry 8. Journal Entry 8 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.