Thinking Deeper: Part 3

Thinking Deeper: Part 3 - Research and Biblical Teachings Assignment Instructions

Overview

The purpose of the Thinking Deeper Assignments is to encourage you to think critically and theoretically about issues you will cover in this course. You are expected to seek out biblical, philosophical, and scientific sources to answer the question presented and are expected to demonstrate depth of thought.

After reviewing and reflecting on the presentations and textbook readings for this module, you will synthesize your own research with the two viewpoints presented related to reconciling seeming differences between research and biblical teaching, specifically as they relate to a discussion of homosexuality.

Instructions

The Thinking Deeper: Part 3 – Research and Biblical Teaching Assignment requires you to answer this question, “In your Psychology and Christianity: Five Views readings, homosexuality is discussed from a Levels of Explanation view and an Integration view. Both Myers and Staunton discuss homosexuality as an example of how to view research and biblical teachings on a controversial topic. And, each comes up with a slightly different conclusion on the topic. Why do you think they come to different conclusions?”

Please include the following components in the Thinking Deeper: Part 3 – Research and Biblical Teaching Assignment paper:

·       A clear introductory paragraph that introduces the reader to the issue being discussed.   

·       A discussion of the issue answering the question above with relevant scriptural, philosophical, or scientific resources to support the points being made.

·       A clear conclusion that summarizes the information that was presented.

Please adhere to these standards:

·       Length is 5–7 pages of text; the APA-formatted title page and reference page are in addition to this requirement.

·       Current APA guidelines must be implemented (Professional Standards).

·       All sources used must be appropriately cited.

·        Scholarly sources are required.

·        Be sure to review the criteria on the Thinking Deeper Grading Rubric before beginning this Thinking Deeper: Part 3 – Research and Biblical Teaching Assignment.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.