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  • The Christian Life: According to Romans 8, the Spirit is integral to our sanctification.

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    BIBL 425: Research paper Topics

    Write a 10–15-page theological, exegetical research paper on 1 of the following topics in Romans:

    • The Christian Life: According to Romans 8, the Spirit is integral to our sanctification. What does Paul teach about the relationship between the indwelling Spirit and Christian obedience (or sanctification)? Consider Paul’s teaching regarding the two regimes, the offering of our bodies to God, and the transformation of the believer (Rom 6, 7, and 12). In consideration of Paul’s teaching in Romans about the living the Christian life, include the following sections using appropriate subheadings according to Turabian:
      • Definition – how is the term sanctification defined by scholars? What is your own definition based on your research?
      • Basis – what is sanctification based or grounded on, that is, what is necessary to have happened or to be true in order for sanctification to be possible?
      • Means – How does one obtain sanctification? What is the means by which one is sanctified?
      • Time factors – Is sanctification an instantaneous act or a gradual process?
      • Results/fruits – Once one is sanctified/begins the process of sanctification, what benefits or results follow?
      • Assurance – How can one be assured of sanctification? How can one have assurance that he or she is sanctified/being sanctified?

    Only the words in bold (above) should appear as the subheadings. Be sure to thoroughly analyze what the apostle Paul teaches in his letter to the Romans about the subheadings and questions listed above. This paper must be based on theological and exegetical research.

    Your paper must systematically present the topic of choice (from the list of Research Paper Topics) and exegete the salient passages from the book of Romans. In addition, your paper will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

    1. Structure/Organization – The paper must be well-organized. Use subheadings to indicate major topics. Build your paper on topical paragraphs. Paragraphs must be coherent and lead to the overall cohesiveness of the paper, building upon one another and leading to a strong/persuasive conclusion. Format the paper according to the current edition of Kate Turabian’s Manual for Writers.
    2. Content – The paper must meet the minimal criteria of 10–15 pages (see next section below). It must demonstrate serious and critical interaction with scholarly, research-oriented sources. It must clearly focus on the topic at hand and demonstrate an acute understanding of the topic as it is presented in the book of Romans. It must coherently present and discuss the topic at hand. It must demonstrate an awareness of the assumed reader/audience. It must maintain a consistent argument and line of reasoning throughout the paper. Each premise must be substantially supported.
    3. Grammar/Mechanics – This includes sentence fluency; sentences must be coherent, unified, and varied. Be sure your sentences are complete and make use of excellent grammar. Also, vary sentence style so that the paragraphs are not wooden, stiff, and monotonous. Be aware of verb-noun agreement, tense agreement, etc. Be sure spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct and consistent.

    In addition to thoroughly analyzing what the book of Romans has to say about the topic, the paper must be typed and must include a title page (see above), footnotes, and a bibliography. Consult and interact with at least 10 published scholarly sources. Only published sources may be used. The Holy Bible, dictionaries/lexicons, and concordances must be utilized, but they are not counted in the minimum number of sources. These are simply understood components of research. These types of sources do not need to be included in the bibliography. Cite Bible references parenthetically within the body of the paper following the quotation, paraphrase, summary, or allusion. Cite reference works in footnote citations.

    A few clarifications should be made regarding acceptable sources for this research paper. First, the sources you consult for your paper must be published sources. That is, they are published by reputable academic publishers as opposed to private essays, blogs, student papers, etc. Second, it is essential that you consult research-oriented sources. These are works that directly relate to your thesis and the biblical text you are exegeting. Avoid the practice of writing that “so and so quotes so and so” except in those instances in which you are referring to a work in a foreign language and you are consulting the translation of that work. Third, your sources must be scholarly/academic. These are works that are composed by reputable scholars in their given fields of study. They are research oriented and targeted to an academic audience. These include not only books, but peer-reviewed journal articles. For example, scholarship related to the book of Romans would include works by Douglas Moo, Thomas Schreiner, James D. G. Dunn, N. T. Wright, F. F. Bruce, and the like.

    Consult the current edition of Kate Turabian’s Manual for Writers in regard to electronic and online sources. Consult your instructor in regard to specific electronic and internet sources you wish to utilize in your research.

    The style of the Research Paper must follow the current edition of Kate Turabian’s Manual for Writers. The use of footnotes is required. The 10–15-page length requirement refers to text only (i.e., it does not include the title page, contents/outline, bibliography, footnotes, appendices, etc.). While you may include an outline page, it is not required. Type your paper using double-spaced 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins. If you pad your paper with irrelevant material, large fonts, blank spaces, wide margins, etc., you will experience a severe grade reduction.

  • JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH: An Apologist View

    $37.50

    Write a 10–15-page theological, exegetical research paper on 1 of the following topics in Romans:

    • Justification by Faith: Consider the theological concept of justification by faith as developed in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. The paper should exegetically and systematically present the topic as it is developed in Romans. Include the following sections using appropriate subheadings according to Turabian:
      • Definition – how is the term justification defined by scholars? What is your own definition based on your research?
      • Basis – what is the act of being justified based or grounded on, that is, what is necessary to have happened or to be true in order for justification to be possible?
      • Means – How does one obtain justification? What is the means by which one is justified?
      • Time factors – Is justification an act or a process? Is it instantaneous or gradual?
      • Results/fruits – Once one has been justified, what benefits or results follow?
      • Assurance – How can one be assured of justification?

    Only the words in bold (above) should appear as the subheadings. Be sure to thoroughly analyze what the apostle Paul teaches in his letter to the Romans about the subheadings and questions listed above. This paper must be based on theological and exegetical research.

    Your paper must systematically present the topic of choice (from the list of Research Paper Topics) and exegete the salient passages from the book of Romans. In addition, your paper will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

    1. Structure/Organization – The paper must be well-organized. Use subheadings to indicate major topics. Build your paper on topical paragraphs. Paragraphs must be coherent and lead to the overall cohesiveness of the paper, building upon one another and leading to a strong/persuasive conclusion. Format the paper according to the current edition of Kate Turabian’s Manual for Writers.
    2. Content – The paper must meet the minimal criteria of 10–15 pages (see next section below). It must demonstrate serious and critical interaction with scholarly, research-oriented sources. It must clearly focus on the topic at hand and demonstrate an acute understanding of the topic as it is presented in the book of Romans. It must coherently present and discuss the topic at hand. It must demonstrate an awareness of the assumed reader/audience. It must maintain a consistent argument and line of reasoning throughout the paper. Each premise must be substantially supported.
    3. Grammar/Mechanics – This includes sentence fluency; sentences must be coherent, unified, and varied. Be sure your sentences are complete and make use of excellent grammar. Also, vary sentence style so that the paragraphs are not wooden, stiff, and monotonous. Be aware of verb-noun agreement, tense agreement, etc. Be sure spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct and consistent.
  • JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

    $37.50

    Write a 10–15-page theological, exegetical research paper on 1 of the following topics in Romans:

    • Justification by Faith: Consider the theological concept of justification by faith as developed in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. The paper should exegetically and systematically present the topic as it is developed in Romans. Include the following sections using appropriate subheadings according to Turabian:
      • Definition – how is the term justification defined by scholars? What is your own definition based on your research?
      • Basis – what is the act of being justified based or grounded on, that is, what is necessary to have happened or to be true in order for justification to be possible?
      • Means – How does one obtain justification? What is the means by which one is justified?
      • Time factors – Is justification an act or a process? Is it instantaneous or gradual?
      • Results/fruits – Once one has been justified, what benefits or results follow?
      • Assurance – How can one be assured of justification?

    Only the words in bold (above) should appear as the subheadings. Be sure to thoroughly analyze what the apostle Paul teaches in his letter to the Romans about the subheadings and questions listed above. This paper must be based on theological and exegetical research.

    Your paper must systematically present the topic of choice (from the list of Research Paper Topics) and exegete the salient passages from the book of Romans. In addition, your paper will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

    1. Structure/Organization – The paper must be well-organized. Use subheadings to indicate major topics. Build your paper on topical paragraphs. Paragraphs must be coherent and lead to the overall cohesiveness of the paper, building upon one another and leading to a strong/persuasive conclusion. Format the paper according to the current edition of Kate Turabian’s Manual for Writers.
    2. Content – The paper must meet the minimal criteria of 10–15 pages (see next section below). It must demonstrate serious and critical interaction with scholarly, research-oriented sources. It must clearly focus on the topic at hand and demonstrate an acute understanding of the topic as it is presented in the book of Romans. It must coherently present and discuss the topic at hand. It must demonstrate an awareness of the assumed reader/audience. It must maintain a consistent argument and line of reasoning throughout the paper. Each premise must be substantially supported.
    3. Grammar/Mechanics – This includes sentence fluency; sentences must be coherent, unified, and varied. Be sure your sentences are complete and make use of excellent grammar. Also, vary sentence style so that the paragraphs are not wooden, stiff, and monotonous. Be aware of verb-noun agreement, tense agreement, etc. Be sure spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct and consistent.
  • BIBL 425 Justification by Faith

    $32.50

    Write a 10–15-page theological, exegetical research paper on the following topics in Romans:

    • Justification by Faith: Consider the theological concept of justification by faith as developed in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. The paper should exegetically and systematically present the topic as it is developed in Romans. Include the following sections using appropriate subheadings according to Turabian:
      • Definition – how is the term justification defined by scholars? What is your own definition based on your research?
      • Basis – what is the act of being justified based or grounded on, that is, what is necessary to have happened or to be true in order for justification to be possible?
      • Means – How does one obtain justification? What is the means by which one is justified?
      • Time factors – Is justification an act or a process? Is it instantaneous or gradual?
      • Results/fruits – Once one has been justified, what benefits or results follow?
      • Assurance – How can one be assured of justification?

    Only the words in bold (above) should appear as the subheadings. Be sure to thoroughly analyze what the apostle Paul teaches in his letter to the Romans about the subheadings and questions listed above. This paper must be based on theological and exegetical research.

  • Should a Pregnant Woman Be Punished for Exposing Her Fetus to Risk?

    $12.50

    HSM 542 (Health rights and ) Week 3 assignment

    Question: Should a Pregnant Woman Be Punished for Exposing Her Fetus to Risk?

    3 Pages

  • Marx’s Social Theory on Class Conflict and Economic Processes

    $17.50

    Why Does Marx’s Social Theory Place so Much Emphasis on Class Conflict and Economic Processes?

    4 Pages

  • ” A Sorrowful Woman” by Godwin: Gender Roles

    $7.50

    Using the short story ” A Sorrowful Woman” by Godwin, make an argument about gender roles and provide answers of how are they supported and/ or challenged? and why?
    3 Pages

  • Two Spirits and Waria

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    The paper identifies two alternative gender roles within a culture: Navajo Two-Spirits and the Idonesian Waria. It compares and contrasts Two-Spirits and Waria.

    3 pages

  • Applying an Ethical Theory: Gender Roles (the importance of men and women and their roles)

    $10.00

    Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions.

    Overview
    The following short essay assignment is designed to help prepare you for an important part of the Final Paper. In this essay, you will do the following:

    • Choose either the same ethical problem or question you discussed in the Week One Assignment, or a different one from the list of acceptable topics. – I chose Gender Roles
    • Choose either utilitarian or deontological ethical theory to apply to the ethical question.
    • Explain the core principles of that theory.
    • Demonstrate how the principles of the theory support a certain position on that question.
    • Articulate a relevant objection to the theory on the basis of that argument.

    Instructions
    Write a five paragraph essay that conforms to the requirements below. The paper must be 600 to 900 words in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. The paragraphs of your essay should conform to the following guidelines:

    1. Introduction
      The introduction should be one paragraph, no more than 120 words. This should clearly delimit the ethical problem or question under consideration, and define the essential issues. You may build upon the problem you raised in the Week One Assignment, or you may choose a different topic, but it must be from the list of acceptable topics.  The last sentence of the introduction should briefly summarize the conclusion or position on this issue that you think is best supported by this theory, and succinctly state what the objection will be. Remember that your essay will not be concerned with your own position on this issue, but what someone defending the chosen theory would conclude.
    2. Body Paragraphs
      Each paragraph in the body should start with a topic sentence that clearly identifies the main idea of the paragraph. Each paragraph should have at least four sentences.

      1. Theory explanation:
        This should be approximately 150 to 200 words explaining the core principles or features of the deontological or utilitarian theory and the general account of moral behavior it provides.

        • You must quote from at least one required resource that defends or represents that theory. Please view this list of acceptable resources.
      2. Application:
        This should be approximately 150 to 200 words, and should address how the principles or features of the deontological or utilitarian theory apply to the problem or question under consideration and identify the specific moral conclusion that results from that application.

        • Your application should clearly show how the conclusion follows from the main tenets of the theory as addressed in the previous paragraph. Please see the associated guidance for help in fulfilling this requirement.
      3. Objection:
        This should be approximately 150 to 200 words raising a relevant objection to the argument expressed in part “b.” A relevant objection is one that exposes a weakness in the theory as it applies to your problem, and so you should explain how it brings out this weakness.

        • Note that this does not necessarily mean that the objection succeeds, or that the conclusion the theory supports is wrong. It may be an obstacle that any adequate defense of the conclusion would have to overcome, and it may be the case that the theory has the resources to overcome that obstacle. Your task here is simply to raise the objection or present the “obstacle”.
    3. Conclusion
      The conclusion should be one paragraph, no more than 150 words. The conclusion should very briefly summarize the main points of your essay and must contain a paraphrased restatement of your thesis.

    Resources Requirements:

    • You must use at least two resources to support your claims.
    • At least one of the resources should be one of the Required or Recommended resources that directly represent the theory you have chosen, and must be drawn from the list of acceptable resources.
    • The other source should pertain to the particular issue you are writing about, and should be drawn from the Required or Recommended readings in the course, or found in the Ashford Library.
    • You are encouraged to use additional resources, so long as at least two conform to the requirements above.
    • The textbook does not count toward satisfying the resources requirement.
    • To count toward satisfying the requirement, resources must be cited within the body of your paper and on the reference page and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

    List of Acceptable Primary Resources for the Week 3 and Week 5

    Assignments

    These are the primary resources that you can cite when explaining a moral theory in order to fulfill the

    relevant portion of the resources requirement. Readings included in the “Required Readings” list are

    indicated with a *.

    Utilitarianism:

    *Mill, J. S. Utilitarianism, in the original version in the textbook, or in the version by Jonathan

    Bennett retrieved from www.earlymoderntexts.com.

    Haines, W. (n.d.). Consequentialism. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved from

    Consequentialism

    Singer, P. (2003). Voluntary euthanasia: A utilitarian perspective. Bioethics, 17(5/6), 526-541.

    Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.

    Deontology:

    * Kant, I. (2008). Groundwork for the metaphysic of morals. In J. Bennett (Ed. & Trans.), Early

    Modern Philosophy. Retrieved from http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/pdfs/kant1785.pdf

    (Original work published in 1785).

    Virtue Ethics:

    * Aristotle. (350 B.C.E.). Nicomachean ethics (W. D. Ross, Trans.). Retrieved from

    http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/nicomachaen.html

    Annas, J. (2006). Virtue ethics. In D. Copp (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory (pp. 515–

    36). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from

    https://www.sesync.org/sites/default/files/resources/case_studies/10-kenyaecotourismhandbook.pdf

    Hursthouse, R. (2012). Virtue ethics. In E. Zalta (Ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

    Retrieved from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/

    MacIntyre, A. (1984). After virtue. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press. Chapters 14-15

    are included in the Chapter 6 readings of the textbook.

    Feminist/Care Ethics:

    *Held, V. Feminist transformations of moral theory. Included in the Chapter 6 readings of the

    textbook.

    *Gilligan, C. (1982). In a different voice: Psychological theory and women’s development.

    Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Retrieved from

    https://lms.manhattan.edu/pluginfile.php/26517/mod_resource/content/1/Gilligan%20In%20

    a%20Different%20Voice.pdf 2

    * Noddings, N. (2010). Maternal factor: Two paths to morality. Berkeley, CA: University of

    California Press. Retrieved from the ebrary database.

    3 Pages

  • The Meaning of Nature: Earth Destroyed by Tradition

    $7.50
    Mini Project 2   The Meaning of Nature

    Due Date   1 point reduced for each week late
    Objective   ·  Describe a position regarding the relationship between human behaviors and the natural world (as framed by the “description below”

    ·  Defend a position with logical arguments that are properly referenced.

    ·  Value the depth of complexity associated with the words and/or concepts “Nature or Natural”

    Instructions   Please attach (upload) your submission for this assignment to the Assignment 2 Forum in the Discussion Board
    Length/Format   Four pages maximum with a clear heading at the top listing the selected item as per the assignment requirements below. Include your name please.
    Description   Statement:

    Human beings are part of the animal kingdom, and therefore part of nature. If that is true, then everything they create or destroy is by default “natural”

    What will happen once the resources run out?

    Review Barry Lopez short essay “Caring for the Woods.”.

    Defend or support this assertion. Provide at least 1 web source and 1 citation from a book other than the two main texts of the course.

    Be ready to discuss this topic in class or, for on-line students, engage in a debate via the discussion board.

    Naming Conventions   Your file must be named
    File Types   Your file must be submitted as a Microsoft Word file
    Rubric+ Grading   5 points available – see attached rubric for grading levels. Please cut and paste the Rubric below to the end of your assignment to make grading easier

    RUBRIC for Assignment 2 SDN 601 Sustainable Design Methodologies

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    Describe a position regarding the relationship between human behaviors and the natural world Describe a position regarding the relationship between human behaviors and the natural world (as framed by the “description below”

    Defend a position with logical arguments that are properly referenced.

    Describe a position regarding the relationship between human behaviors and the natural world (as framed by the “description below”

    Defend a position with logical arguments that are properly referenced.

    Value the depth of complexity associated with the words and/or concepts “Nature or Natural”

  • Holism and Reductionism

    $17.50
    • This research paper will compare and contrast Holism (Systems Thinking) versus Reductionism.
    • The paper will be five pages:  (a) Describe Holism – 2 pages, (b) Describe Reductionism – 2 pages, (c) Compare and contrast Holism versus Reductionism – 1 page.
    • APA format; Minimum of 4 professional/peer review references.  Note: Professional references refer to books and journals.  (Typical internet resources are not considered professional resources).

    5 Pages

  • Holism vs Reductionism

    $20.00
    • The paper will be five pages:  (a) Describe Holism – 2 pages, (b) Describe Reductionism – 2 pages, (c) Compare and contrast Holism versus Reductionism – 1 page.
    • APA format; Minimum of 4 professional/peer review references.  Note: Professional references refer to books and journals.  (Typical internet resources are not considered professional resources).

    5 Pages

  • Role of religion in government policies

    $27.50

    Role of religion in government policies

    Question: What role should religion play in government policies?
    7 Pages

  • How do you define normal and abnormal behavior

    $12.50

    Psy 410 DQs

    Mental illness has been the focal point of many major motion pictures including One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest   and   A Beautiful Mind . To further our discussion of how mental illness is portrayed by the media, I would like for each one of you to select a major motion picture concerning mental illness and discuss whether or not it accurately portrays mental illness. Please try not to duplicate movies other student’s have posted about. Please post your response to this thread.

    How do you define normal and abnormal behavior? What factors influence your definitions? Why?

    I would like the entire class to identify a type of fear (e.g., fear of heights, fear of snakes, fear of germs, fear of flying). Then, based on your selected fear, answer the following questions:

    • How could a person develop this fear?
    • Could this fear arise in some other way?
    • Can such fears be explained through principles of classic conditioning? If so, how? If not, why not?

    Why is it more difficult to identify abnormal behavior among children than among adults?

    What is the difference between use, abuse, and dependence? Why is it important to understand this difference?

    How has society encouraged addictions? Provide examples in your response

    3 pages

  • Racial Disparities in the American Criminal Justice System

    $15.00

    Racial Disparities in the American Criminal Justice System: Rates of Incarceration of Blacks vs. Whites

    No Equal Justice in the American Criminal Justice System
    Abstract
    Racial inequality is growing. Our criminal laws, while facially neutral, are enforced in a manner that is massively and pervasively biased. My research will examine the U.S. criminal justice policies and how it has the most adverse effect on minorities. According to the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics, out of a total population of 1,976,019 incarcerated in adult facilities, 1,239,946 or 63 percent are black or Latino, though these two groups constitute only 25 percent of the national population.
    Some of the greatest racial disparities in rates of incarceration occur in states in which minorities are concentrated in urban areas, which tend to have both higher rates of crime and greater law enforcement activity. An analysis utilizing quantitative data will demonstrate that racial disparities exist in the American Criminal Justice System.

    7 Pages

  • Relevance of Subcultural theories of crime

    $35.00

    Relevance of Subcultural theories of crime

    Subcultural theories of crime are no more relevant nowadays than they were 40 years ago. Discuss.
    9 Pages