Read “What shall we do with the Canaanites?” by Knut Holter
attached in files
Read “Return the National Parks to the Tribes” by Daniel Treuer
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/05/return-the-national-parks-to-the-tribes/618395/
Write an integrative paper describing the different policies identified by Holter that are articulated in the Old Testament about how to treat the ongoing presence of the Canaanites in the land. How have/ how might each of these policies find parallels in relation to US government’s policies toward Native American presence in the land of North America as discussed in the article by Treuer?
As you think through your response here are some additional questions to consider:
Do you think that certain Old Testament policies regarding how Israel was supposed to treat the Canaanites in the land have influenced the behavior of European settlers or the policy of the US government toward Native Americans? Why or why not?
Which OT policies toward the Canaanites are similar to practices and policies adopted by the US government and/or by European settlers? Give evidence.
How might a discussion of these different Old Testament policies about what to do with the Canaanites presence in the land in the Old Testament contribute to a more robust discussion in American society regarding Treuer’s policy suggestion for returning the national parks to Native American peoples? How might such a discussion contribute or not contribute to inclusive human flourishing?
Grading rubrics for podcast option (See Integrative Paper podcast option)
Grading Rubrics for written paper (immediately below)
Formatting: (5)
4 pages double-spaced, 12 point font (keep a consistent font throughout)
In the top margin: Name, UC 220, Integrative Paper 1, Due 10/3/2022 11 AM
Parenthetical citations (5)
Cite each of the assigned readings using MLA or APA parenthetical citation. Or you may use footnotes using the Harvard style. Cite the biblical text in the following way. Book, Chapter, Verse and the translation you are using. For example, Moses said, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice” (Exodus 4:1 ESV).
Work Cited (5) At the end of your four page paper include the sources you cited using MLA, APA, or Harvard style. For podcast option, these go in the show notes. Please also cite the translation of the biblical text you are using. Here are two examples that I found by scrolling down to the bottom of the page I quoted on Biblegateway.com
1. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
2. New English Translation, NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2017 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved.
Overall Presentation (15)
grammar, the narrative is appropriate for a general audience, clarity, cohesiveness, grabs the reader’s attention
Introduction (15) Write an introduction to your paper that introduces the reader to what this paper is about and what to expect when reading it. What is your thesis? What kind of relationship is there between Old Testament policies and modern day polices? Try to hook the reader. Why should the reader care?
Body (40)
Represents each of the assigned sources accurately.
Brings specific Old Testament policies towards the Canaanites as discussed in Holter in dialogue with the specific policies of the US government to Native Americans as discussed in Treuer
Author takes a clear position, answering the key questions in the assignment. Nuanced answers are welcome.
Conclusion (15) Write a conclusion to your paper that brings together and/or summarizes your major point(s), bringing the paper to a successful and satisfying end.
