Application Paper Instructions

For this assignment, you must compose a 3-page double-spaced paper that addresses how the principles that you have learned throughout this course can be applied to your understanding of what it means to be a Christian.

NOTE: You must choose a topic from the list of approved topics (see the "Application Paper Topics" document).

As you respond to the prompt, reflect on the concepts that you have learned throughout the course, and apply them to your specific topic. Be sure to integrate the information that you learned through the textbook readings, the assigned article readings, the lecture videos, and any other related content that you may have encountered during the course. Your paper must also:

Describe the course concepts that are related to your topic, demonstrating your reflection and analysis. Do not simply summarize what was presented in the course.

Demonstrate real ownership of the ideas that you present by providing unique insight as evidence of your careful consideration of the topic.

Provide a logical link between the description of the concepts from the course and the conclusions or implications that you draw in your reflection. In other words, your conclusion should be logically derived from the application of the course concepts to the description of your topic.

Demonstrate learning initiative by exploring conclusions and implications beyond the boundaries of your classroom discussion.

Focus on depth of understanding, rather than breadth of coverage.

Format your paper in a Microsoft Word document using current APA

Structure your paper in the following format (See the "Application Paper Template" document):

Introduction (1 paragraph introducing the 2 topics/doctrines that you will address)

Part One (first topic: approximately 1 page)

Theological Definition

Biblical Foundation

Practical Application

Part Two (second topic: approximately 1 page)

Theological Definition

Biblical Foundation

Practical Application

Conclusion (1 paragraph summarizing your areas of progression in Christian thought)

Application Paper Topics

You must choose from the approved list below:

1. Angels and Demons

1. Assurance of Salvation and Doubt
2. Baptism of Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
3. Grace and Mercy
4. Holiness and Love
5. Hope and Prayer
6. Justice and Law
7. Tribulation and Millennium
8. Ministry Calling and Pastor
9. Miracles and Prophecy
10. Nature of God and Trinity
11. Peace of God and Power of God
12. Preservation of Scripture and Reliability of Scripture
13. Presumptuous Sins and Sins of Ignorance
14. Rapture and Tribulation
15. Righteousness and Substitution
16. Satan and Savior
17. Sins of Commission and Sins of Omission
18. Slave of Christ and Union with Christ

Application Paper Template

As an example of the paper template, if writing on the topic of Angels and Demons, the paper should be structured as follows:

Introduction

Angels

Theological Definition: Angels

Biblical Foundation: Angels

Practical Application: Angels

Demons

Theological Definition: Demons

Biblical Foundation: Demons

Practical Application: Demons

Conclusion