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TH 301 – Scripture and Church **Research Essay 2000 words** **40% of Final Grade** **Due Monday 20th October at 4 pm by e-mail and hard copy**


 * Goal:**
 * To become conversant with one of the four Gospels, particularly with one set of verses.
 * Task:**
 * The student will consider the origins of the Gospel and then examine a passage by its structure, meaning and its continuing relevance as the inspired word of God.
 * The passage will be allocated from the table below during the tutorial. Students **will not** be permitted to change from the allocated passage.

In an organised way, you are to discuss these questions:
 * Steps:**


 * 1) We acknowledge Sacred Scripture as the inspired Word of God communicated to us through human authorship. Succinctly state the generally accepted theories of human authorship of the particular Gospel chosen, including theories as to its year of origin, author, place where it was written, original language. (This should take one paragraph and could be an introductory paragraph).


 * 1) Description of the Gospel: What are its specific themes, literary devices, genres included within it? Its structure? (One or two paragraphs).

With the above information, you have prepared a foundation of the Gospel “in general.” The next elements will focus specifically on the pericope you have selected.


 * 1) Read at least three commentaries on the specific passage and then, using that information and your reading of the bible text, write your own commentary. Do not just list what three commentaries have said, but combine them, contrast them, and critique them. Ensure that you back up your argument with proof from the text, the commentaries, or other sources. In reading the commentaries, you should be able to name the various senses of scripture that are described or discussed. (This is to be the longest portion of your essay).


 * 1) Give at least one example (keeping in mind the word limit) of the passage’s use in either the liturgy, a Church document, or by a saint. Describe how they have used this passage.


 * 1) In your concluding paragraphs be sure to highlight the continuing relevance of this inspired passage of the Word of God.


 * NOTES**


 * Clearly indicate which passage you have chosen on the cover sheet. Also, please type the passage you are examining at the top of the first page of your essay. This does not count towards your word limit.
 * The paper should have at least six references with a bibliography and footnotes.
 * Proper referencing for theology is required. The Style Guide is on the library website. Any questions related to referencing must be directed to librarians. The lecturer will not respond to questions related to referencing due to class size numbers.
 * Font must be 12pt Times New Roman.
 * Double spacing is required.
 * Please number the pages of your essay.
 * Please submit your assignment with ONE staple in the top left corner. Binding is not permitted.
 * The normal 10% leeway for length is applied.

//It is **required** that you communicate with your tutor at least once during the semester and **no later than two weeks before its due date** in regards to your progress on this piece of assessment. Marks will be **omitted** if you do not show your tutor your work prior to submission or if there is little or no evidence of progress during this meeting.//


 * **Passage** || **Gospel** || **Chapter** || **Verses** || **Topic** ||
 * **1** ||  Mt  ||  1  ||  1-17  || Genealogy of Jesus ||
 * **2** ||  Mt  ||  2  ||  1-12  || Three Magi ||
 * **3** ||  Mt  ||  5  ||  1-12  || Beatitudes ||
 * **4** ||  Mt  ||  15  ||  32-39  || Multiplication of loaves and fishes ||
 * **5** ||  Mt  ||  26  ||  69-75  || Peter’s denial of Jesus ||
 * **6** ||  Mt  ||  27  ||  45-54  || Crucifixion and death of Jesus ||
 * **7** ||  Mk  ||  9  ||  2-10  || Transfiguration of Jesus ||
 * **8** ||  Mk  ||  10  ||  17-22  || Jesus and the rich man ||
 * **9** ||  Mk  ||  12  ||  13-17  || Jesus and the question of payment to Caesar ||
 * **10** ||  Luke  ||  1  ||  5-25  || Annunciation to Zechariah ||
 * **11** ||  Luke  ||  1  ||  26-38  || Annunciation to Mary ||
 * **12** ||  Luke  ||  1  ||  39-56  || Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth ||
 * **13** ||  Luke  ||  1  ||  59-80  || Naming of St. John the Baptist ||
 * **14** ||  Luke  ||  2  ||  22-35  || Presentation of Jesus at the Temple ||
 * **15** ||  Luke  ||  5  ||  1-11  || Miraculous catch and vocation of apostles ||
 * **16** ||  Luke  ||  5  ||  17-26  || Healing of a paralyzed man ||
 * **17** ||  Luke  ||  10  ||  29-36  || Parable of the Good Samaritan ||
 * **18** ||  Luke  ||  15  ||  11-32  || Parable of the Prodigal Son ||
 * **19** ||  John  ||  2  ||  1-11  || The miracle at the wedding feast at Cana ||
 * **20** ||  John  ||  2  ||  13-22  || Jesus clearing vendors from the Temple ||
 * **21** ||  John  ||  10  ||  1-10  || Jesus teaches ||
 * **22** ||  John  ||  20  ||  11-18  || Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene ||


 * Marking Rubric**


 * **Item 3:** || **2000 word major paper** || **40%** ||

65% Content that responds to the questions given. 15% Proper writing style. Every project should have an introduction, body of content and conclusion. Grammar and spelling, punctuation, and following directions will all be taken into account. 10% Correct Referencing and essay formatting. 10% Progress meeting with tutor.

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