Exegesis on the Incarnation Exegesis on the Incarnation Name __________________________ Ms. Logsdon, Who is Jesus Christ? Date _____________ Period _______ Learning Objective Students will be able to (SWBAT) analyze Gospel passages for evidence of the full humanity and full divinity of Christ. Overview Your task is to analyze an assigned passage from the Gospels for evidence of the full humanity and full divinity of Christ and to relate your Scripture passage to the doctrine of the Incarnation. You will write a formal exegetical essay in MLA format, which will be due on Friday, October 11; in addition, you will make a one-minute presentation of your findings during class on Friday, October 11. My Scripture passage is _________________________________ Your essay must include thorough, sophisticated responses to all of the following questions, with proper citations in MLA format where appropriate: 1. How does this Scripture passage portray life in first-century Palestine? ? You must cite Article 29, 30, and/or 31 from your textbook as part of your answer 2. What does Jesus say and do in this passage? Be thorough! 3. What do the other characters say and do in this passage? Be thorough! 4. What is the doctrine of the Incarnation? Explain as fully as possible. Do not just restate what we discussed in your notes “ demonstrate a true understanding of this crucial Church teaching. ? You must cite the Catechism of the Catholic Church as part of your answer 5. How does this passage give evidence for Jesus’ full humanity? ? Be sure to cite the Scripture passage! 6. How does this passage give evidence for Jesus’ full divinity? ? Be sure to cite the Scripture passage! 7. Why do this passage and doctrine continue to be significant for Christians today? Requirements ? Academic essay with all of the elements of a formal essay: introduction paragraph, thesis statement, topic sentences, transitions, conclusion paragraph, etc. ? Formal writing style (third person point-of-view, no contractions, excellent grammar) ? MLA format (double-space, 12 point Times New Roman, typed, proper heading, page numbers) ? In-text citations “ here are some samples: (CCC 460), (John 1:1-18), (Schroeder 101) ? Careful, thoughtful analysis of Scripture passage ? Thorough explanation of Catholic doctrine based on provided resources “ you may NOT use the Internet or any other resources beyond the Bible, the CCC, and your textbook! Due Date: Friday, October 11, 2013 Print and turn in a paper copy of your essay to Ms. Logsdon by the beginning of class on Friday, October 11. A digital copy via email or flash drive is not acceptable. Remember: as per Department policy, any assignment not turned in at the beginning of the period will receive a 0. This includes essays forgotten in your locker or not printed out before class starts! ””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””” Exegesis on the Incarnation Rubric Name __________________________ * Please staple this to the back of your printed essay. CATEGORY Advanced 4 Proficient 3 Basic 2 Poor 0-1 Analysis of Scripture passage, #1-3 (x1) Thorough analysis of Scripture passage Substantial analysis of Scripture passage Incomplete analysis of Scripture passage Misunderstanding of Scripture passage Explanation of doctrine of the Incarnation, #4 (x2) Demonstrates thorough understanding of Catholic theology Demonstrates substantial understanding of Catholic theology Demonstrates incomplete understanding of Catholic theology Demonstrates misunderstanding of Catholic theology Evidence for Christ’s divine and human natures, #5-6 (x2) Extremely clear links between Scripture and Christ’s divine and human natures Generally clear links between Scripture and Christ’s divine and human natures Lack of clarity in links between Scripture and Christ’s divine and human natures Unclear links between Scripture and Christ’s divine and human natures Significance of passage & doctrine, #7 (x1) Highly effective explanation of significance of passage Effective explanation of significance of passage Moderately effective explanation of significance of passage Ineffective explanation of significance of passage MLA format & resources (x1) Consistently uses MLA format and citations Frequently uses MLA format and citations Occasionally uses MLA format and citations Rarely or never uses MLA format and citations Elements of an excellent essay (x1) Writing is extremely clear, organized, and polished Writing is generally clear, organized, and polished Writing lacks clarity, organization, and is unpolished Writing is unclear, disorganized, and unpolished Rubric-to-grade conversion: 32-29 A 28-21 B 20-13 C 12-11 D below 11 F Essay Score: _______ / 60 points