INSTRUCTIONS
Define the term worldview (75 – 100 words). This will be your first paragraph. You will then answer the five worldview questions from a Biblical Worldview (400 – 500 words) in five separate paragraphs.
Cover page – This is the first page to be included in your paper. (This should be formatted according to the style (APA, MLA, Turabian) that you will be using for this assignment. See the sample paper in the Writing Style Guide link for formatting instructions). If you are using APA, an Abstract is not required.
Content pages – These pages will contain your content and fulfill the requirements listed below. A word count is required after the definition of the term worldview and the answers to the five Biblical Worldview Questions.
(75 – 100 words) What is a worldview? Define the term “worldview”. Use descriptive phrases to support your definition. Use and cite content from at least two sources in this part to define the term. Note: Add the word count.
(400 – 500 words) Articulate the biblical worldview’s answer (what is believed) for each of the following five questions*. Support your biblical content with scripture (Bible references). A minimum of two relevant biblical references needs to be used to support the content for each of the five questions below. Do not write out the verses as it takes up too much of your word count. Just state the biblical idea and cite the biblical text to support it. Use the Writing Style Guide sample paper for how to cite scripture. Each of the five questions must be answered in a separate paragraph. Add the word count.The Question of Origin – (What is the origin of the universe, etc.? How did humanity come into existence?)
The Question of Identity – (What does it mean to be human? Are humans more important than other living things?)
The Question of Meaning/Purpose – (What is humanity’s purpose?)
The Question of Morality – (What is meant by right and wrong? How is morality determined?)
The Question of Destiny – (What happens when a person dies?)
*An overview of these specific worldview questions can be found in chapter 4 of Finding Your Worldview: Thinking Christianly about the World.
• Reference/Works Cited/ Bibliography page
A Reference, Works Cited, or Bibliography page must be included based on the style you have chosen to format your paper (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Select the Writing Style Guide link on the Course Menu to find sample papers that will guide you through formatting this page and your paper.
