Write a 2000 words exegesis paper (not a sermon) on a
narrow topic/passage from the old testament not covered in class. The paper needs to be strictly formatted
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following The Andrews University Standards for Written Work (Turabian). Your
primary resource for this component can refer to a website from Dr. Jan A.
Sigvartsen, www.ExegesisPaper.com. This website provides all the information
you need to write a scholarly exegesis paper.
OR other library resources.
The exegesis paper will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Is the exegetical methodology presented in class lectures and reading understood and
carefully applied?
i. Is the passage analyzed so that its linguistic and literary features as well as the
main issues and theological themes were identified and addressed?
ii. Is the paper well structured (brief introduction, logical sequence, conclusion,
bibliography, clarity in format, good writing quality)?
iii. Does the paper show acquaintance with the scholarly literature (books,
commentaries, journal articles, unpublished dissertations) on the passage?
iv. Does the paper follow the format of the Andrews University Standards for
Written Work?
vi. Is the paper original and interesting?
vii. Are the findings convincing, logical, and biblically valuable?
