APOL 104

WORLDVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Overview: 1. Answer the following questions in 3 clearly separate parts I, II, III (425450 words). 2. Be sure to answer every question. 3. Meeting the minimum word count as required for each paragraph is important. a. Do NOT include the question as part of your word count b. Direct quotations should be short and limited. 4. Quotations and material used from other sources should be cited using APA or Turabian. 5. Check your work for spelling and grammatical errors. 6. Be sure to do your own work, do not plagiarize. Part One: What is a worldview? Define what the term worldview means. Use descriptive phrases to support your definition. (25-50 words) Part Two: Articulate the biblical/Christian Worldview (what is believed) for each of the following 5 questions. Give 2 relevant scripture references for each of the five questions below (do not write out the verses) to support why it is believed. (300 words) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Question of Origin The Question of Identity The Question of Meaning/Purpose The Question of Morality The Question of Destiny

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* An overview of these questions can be found in chapter 4 of the Weider & Guiterrez text Consider. III. Part Three: How might/should a biblical worldview influence the way you [Refer specifically to how biblical worldview beliefs influence your answer] choose only two of these: 1. think about, treat, and speak to others on a daily basis? 2. voting in local or national elections? 3. treat/interact with the environment and non-human creation? 4. decide a future career (what you will choose and/or how you will carry it out)? (100 words) This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 3.