Self-Selected Apologetics Argument: Thesis Statement – Opening Stage Assignment Instructions
Overview
The function of a topic statement is to provide the reader or hearer with a clear idea of the presenter’s purpose. A good topic statement guides every part of the presentation. Knowing how to formulate a good thesis statement appropriate to the presentation is a vital communication skill for life and ministry.
For this apologetics argument, the argument will provide a statement that will govern the writing of every aspect of the paper.
For this reason it is the first stage of writing. The careful formulation of a argument is important for the presentation of apologetic ideas because it allows the writer to express ideas with precision, purpose, cohesion, and clarity. The topicstatement for this paper will express a critique of a worldview opposed to orthodox Christianity and a defense of Christianity against that worldview.
Instructions
The thesis must be consistent with the overall goal of the assignment. The toopic statement must express a clear, precise, and concise critique of a worldview opposed to orthodox Christianity and a defense of Christianity against that worldview. It must be expressed in one (1) sentence (25-75 words long). The whole paper will be built around and upon this thesis statement.
The advanced column of the rubric for this assignment before beginning the assignment so that you can understand the grading expectations for this assignment.
This assignment requires a current Turabian format title page.
Consult your instructor per email or phone for feedback before official and final submission.
Worldview Choices – Choose one of these nine worldviews to write about in this paper (note that papers written on these topics earlier in your academic career will not be accepted nor will significant sections from such papers be accepted; self-plagiarism is to be avoided):
Scientific Naturalism
Secular Humanism
Postmodernism
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Mormons
Jehovah’s Witnesses
