Worldview Research Paper

WORLDVIEW RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
Worldview Research Paper. In this assignment, you will demonstrate critical thinking strategies, an understanding of the term worldview, and clearly articulate components of a biblical/Christian worldview.

This is a research paper, not an essay or a Discussion Board Forum, so it is required that your paper will be formatted and cited using 1 of the following styles: current APA, MLA, or Turabian. In addition, you must avoid witting in first person (i.e., “I”, “we” etc.).

Format and Reference Requirements:

1. Cover page – This is the first page to be included in your paper. (Based on the formatting style that you will be using, see the sample papers in Blackboard.)
a. APA: For this course, a Summary or Abstract is not required.
b. MLA: This format does not require a title page, but does require a specific format for student information.
2. Content pages – These pages will contain your content and fulfill the requirements as listed below.
a. Parts I and II must be clearly identified.
b. Complete the minimum word count for each section (Parts I and II).
i. Do NOT include the question as part of your word count.
ii. Direct quotations must be short and limited.
iii. Include your word count at the bottom of each section of the paper (Parts I and II).
iv. NOTE: Submissions totaling fewer than 250 words will not receive credit.
c. Quotations and material used from other sources must be cited using current APA, MLA or Turabian format. You must include in-text citations and a Bibliography/Reference or Works Cited page.
d. Check your work for spelling and grammar errors.
e. Be sure to do your own work; do not plagiarize.
f. Your paper must be double-spaced. (This makes it easier for the instructor to leave comments on your paper.)
3. Bibliography/References/Works Cited page
a. In addition to the in-text citations, a Bibliography/Reference or Works Cited page must be included.
b. A minimum of 3 different sources is required.
i. Use academic sources for your paper. (For example, do not include blogs, social media, opinion pages, or Wikipedia.)
ii. At least 2 of the sources must be outside of the materials used in this course. (Course materials include: the Bible, any required reading, course videos, and the required textbooks.)
c. Use current APA, MLA, or Turabian style.

Content of the Research Paper:

1. Fulfill the requirements as listed above.
2. Answer the following questions in 2 clearly separate parts (I and II).

I. Part I: (50-word minimum)
What is a worldview? Define what the term “worldview” means. Use descriptive phrases to support your definition. Approach it in the following manner: A friend has heard the term worldview, but does not know what it is or means. Your assignment, here in Part I, is to define and describe “worldview” so that they now understand.

Be sure to include in-text citations for any source material.

II. Part II: (400-word minimum)
Articulate the biblical/Christian worldview answers (what is believed) for each of the following 5 questions. Give 2 relevant Scripture references for each of the 5 questions below (do not write out the verses) to support why it is believed.

Each of the 5 questions must be answered in a separate paragraph.
1. The Question of Origin – (How did life begin? How did mankind come into existence?)
2. The Question of Identity – (What does it mean to be human? Are humans more important than animals?)
3. The Question of Meaning/Purpose – (Why does mankind exist? Why do I exist?)
4. The Question of Morality – (What is meant by right and wrong? How should I live?)
5. The Question of Destiny – (Is there life after death? What will happen to me when I die?)
*An overview of these specific worldview questions can be found in the video lesson regarding the “5 Worldview Questions” presented by Dr. Lew Weider