OBST 640 - Apologetics and the Old Testament

OBST 640 Discussion Board Forums (5)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 400–500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150–250 words. The student’s thread must reference at least 1 source from the module/week’s reading.

OBST 640 God of the OT Paper

The student will write a 10–12-page research-based paper in current Turabian format that focuses on the God of the Old Testament being the same as the God of the New Testament. The paper must use at least 5 references, including 2 journal articles, 2 commentaries, and an exegetical analysis of at least 1 key passage.

Step 1

The student will produce an annotated bibliography of at least 10 sources, including at least 2 journal articles and 2 commentaries.

Step 2

The student will develop an outline for his or her research paper that includes major and minor subheadings. Each heading must include an estimated page length and a few bullet points. The student must clearly indicate which section includes his or her exegetical analysis.

Step 3

The student will submit the completed 10–12-page research-based paper in current Turabian formatting.

OBST 640 Outline of the Attributes of God

The student will write a 5-page research-based paper in current Turabian format that focuses on the primary characteristics of God found in both the Old and the New Testament. The student will select 6 attributes, including the justice of God, and provide references from both the Old and the New Testament for each attribute. The paper must include at least 2 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible, and at least 1 systematic theology.

OBST 640 Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the module/week in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 true/false questions, and have a 20-minute time limit.

OBST 640 Exams (2)

Each exam will cover the Reading & Study material for the module/week in which it is assigned. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes, contain 2 essay questions, and have a 60-minute time limit.