Self-Selected Apologetics Argumentv

Self-Selected Apologetics Argument: Analysis and Critique – Research Stage Assignment Instructions

Overview

In order to defend orthodox Christianity against an aspect of a worldview that casts doubt on the truth, rationality, or livability of Christianity, it is necessary to first analyze and critique the pertinent beliefs and the presuppositions of the worldview. Analysis entails an understanding of the actual worldview as understood by those who hold that worldview. Critique or evaluation looks at the analysis of the beliefs and presuppositions of the worldview and determines if those beliefs hold up to the expectations of logic and applicability to life. Both of these skills are necessary to an effective apologetic.

Instructions

A template will be used for this assignment. This template is in four sections. Content inserted into this template with range from 125 to 375 words. No title page is necessary.

1. Thesis Statement: Insert the thesis statement that has already been designed. If the statement needs adjusting based on instructor feedback, make the adjustment here.

2. Analysis:

a. Formulate in this section pertinent aspects of the worldview by using the presuppositions and beliefs of the worldview. Present your formulations of the worldview aspects in bullet points that are one sentence long each.

b. You will formulate the pertinent presuppositions and beliefs of the worldview based on research but avoid direct and indirect quotes. For this section use at least 2-3 scholarly sources that are representative of the worldview that you are researching. If you have doubts about a source, consult your professor.

c. Footnote (with a footnote that follows current Turabian format) after each bullet point the location in the source(s) upon which you based that bullet point. List used sources in the Turabian bibliography found at the end of the template.

d. Your thesis will determine the content and organization of this section. In the final submission this section of the paper must be approximately 600 words.

3. Critique:

a. Critique the worldview using specific evaluative criteria in order to reveal the significant ways in which the selected worldview fails in providing a rational, livable, comprehensive system. At this stage present your evaluation of the worldview in bullet points that are one sentence long each.

b. You will formulate your critique based on research while avoiding direct and indirect quotes. For this section use at least 1 source in addition to the Bible and the textbooks and not used in the analysis section to support your formulation.

c. Footnote (with a footnote that follows current Turabian format) each bullet point indicating the location in the source(s) upon which you based the bullet point. List used sources (other than the Bible which should be cited in-text) in the Turabian bibliography found at the end of the template.

d. The thesis will determine the emphasis of your critique. In the final submission this section of the paper must be 600-750 words.

4. Bibliography: current Turabian format is required.