Revelation Essay

Paper instructions:
Write an essay with min of 850 to max of 1000 words that defines both general and special revelation.  Consider the following in your essay:

1.  Discuss how general revelation is a part of world religions. Explain how world religions might be influenced by general revelation.
2.  Using three to five academic sources from the GCU Library, research differing viewpoints on general and special revelation found in nontraditional Christian teachings.
3.  Discuss a minimum of two scholarly viewpoints on general and special revelation from the textbook and other references of your choice.

Note: Are you able to obtain the text, “Christian Theology” an introduction (5th ed.) by McGrath, Wiley-Blackwell Publishers?  There are 2 chapters require reading. Additional reading will be on

uploaded, Lecture notes, e-resources and online reading material.  Rubric required for this essay.

I would prefer a strong writer in ‘Biblical Writing’.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Lecture 2 Revelation Essay

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Carefully read the following to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Write an essay of 850-1,000 words that defines both general and special revelation. Consider the following in your essay:
1.    Using three to five academic sources from the GCU Library, research differing viewpoints on general and special revelation found in nontraditional Christian teachings.
2.    Discuss a minimum of two scholarly viewpoints on general and special revelation from the textbook and other references of your choice.
3.    Discuss how general revelation is a part of world religions. Explain how world religions might be influenced by general revelation.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become

familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

20.0 %Subject knowledge – Write an essay (750 to 1,000 words) that defines both general and special revelation.    Essay fails to define both general and special revelation; ignores assignment

criteria.    Essay superficially defines both general and special revelation, but lacks relevant examples to support claims. Demonstrates less than satisfactory understanding of the subject.

Essay minimally defines both general and special revelation by providing some examples that support claims. Demonstrates minimal understanding of the subject.    Essay adequately defines

both general and special revelation by providing some examples that support claims. Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject.    Essay comprehensively defines both general

and special revelation by providing relevant examples and detail to support claims. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the subject.
20.0 %Using a minimum of three to five academic sources from the GCU Library, research differing viewpoints on general and special revelation found in nontraditional Christian teachings.    Essay

fails to discuss any viewpoint on general and special revelation found in nontraditional Christian teachings. Essay ignores assignment criteria.    Essay superficially discusses less than two

viewpoints on general and special revelation found in nontraditional Christian teachings. No details or examples provided.    Essay minimally discusses two viewpoints on general and

special revelation found in nontraditional Christian teachings; identifies examples, but lacks details.    Essay adequately discusses more than two viewpoints on general and special revelation

found in nontraditional Christian teachings; draws conclusions and identifies points of interest, examples, and details.    Essay thoughtfully discusses and analyzes more than two viewpoints on

general and special revelation found in nontraditional Christian teachings; draws nonfallacious conclusions and identifies points of interest, explicit examples, and details.
20.0 %Discuss a minimum of two scholarly viewpoints on general and special revelation from the textbook and other references of your choice.    Essay fails to discuss any viewpoint on

general and special revelation from the textbook. Essay ignores assignment criteria.    Essay superficially discusses less than two viewpoints on general and special revelation from the

textbook. No details or examples are provided.    Essay minimally discusses two viewpoints on general and special revelation from the textbook; Identifies examples, but lacks details.

Essay adequately discusses more than two viewpoints on general and special revelation from the textbook; draws conclusions and identifies points of interest, examples, and details.    Essay

thoughtfully discusses and analyzes more than two viewpoints on general and special revelation from the textbook; draws nonfallacious conclusions and identifies points of interest, explicit

examples, and details.
20.0 %Discuss how general revelation is part of world religions and explain how world religions might be influenced by general revelation.    Essay fails to discuss important points in the criteria.

Essay superficially discusses how general revelation is part of world religions, and explains how world religions might be influenced by general revelation, but lacks details and evidence to

support claims.    Essay minimally discusses how general revelation is part of world religions, and explains how world religions might be influenced by general revelation by providing some

examples, details, and evidence to support claims.    Essay adequately discusses how general revelation is part of world religions, and explains how world religions might be influenced by

general revelation by providing meaningful and relevant examples, details, and evidence to support claims.    Essay clearly and thoroughly discusses how general revelation is part of world

religions, and explains how world religions might be influenced by general revelation by providing meaningful and relevant examples, details, and evidence to support claims.
17.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
6.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose    Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.    Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not

clear.    Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.    Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective

of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.    Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose

of the paper clear.
6.0 %Argument Logic and Construction    Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses

noncredible sources.    Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are

credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.    Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from

introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.    Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)    Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice

and/or sentence construction are used.    Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word

choice are present.    Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.    Writer is clearly in command of standard,

written, academic English.
3.0 %Format
1.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)    Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.    Appropriate template is

used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.    Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be

present.    Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.    All format elements are correct.
2.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)    No reference page is

included. No citations are used.    Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.    Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately

documented, although some errors may be present    Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.