As you start your course in the discipline of theology, there is awareness that few students have formally studied the topic of theology in an academic setting. However, as has been said, everyone is a theologian, because everyone has thoughts about God. The question is whether or not a person is a good theologian. How do you form your thoughts of who God is and what God does? Your past? Your experiences? The Bible? These are important questions and considerations that will be explored throughout the course.
Content: For this module/week’s essay, you will be asked to write a 250–300-word essay answering the following 2 prompts:
Prompt 1: When you hear the word theology, what comes to your mind? (125–150 words)
Prompt 2: Besides a passing grade and fulfilling a requirement for your degree program, what do you hope to get out of this course over the next eight modules/weeks? (125–150 words)
NOTE: Please don’t try to guess a “correct” response. I am not looking for a specific response to either of these questions. No research or other sources should be consulted. The intent of this assignment is for you to share your personal response to both of these prompts as we begin this course.
Format: Submit your essay as a Microsoft Word document with both prompts addressed. The essay must use Times New Roman 12 pt font. Double space the paper.
Submission: Submit the Experience with Theology Essay in Blackboard by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 1.