ssignment Learning Objectives:
• Demonstrate adequate reading and comprehension skills successfully, regarding the assigned
text.
• Identify and articulate key ideas from the assigned text with reasonable clarity and accuracy, i.e.,
the history and development of the Christian Church from the Protestant Reformation.
• Articulate the relationship of the Catholic Church with other Christian denominations and
movements, including Protestantism, Evangelicalism, and Pentecostalism.
• Demonstrate intelligent and accurate critical assessment of the text.
• Reflect thoughtfully and with depth on the text, its meaning for the student, and its implications
for teaching.
Assignment:
• In keeping with the overall policy for this course, any use of AI will be considered a violation of
Academic Integrity and dealt with accordingly.
• Read Chapter 6, “Protestantism, Evangelicalism, Pentecostalism: Changing Contours of
Christianity in the Modern Era,” Michael J. McClymond, pp. 155-185 in its entirety.
• Write a summary and examination of the Chapter in no more than 4 written pages (1000-1200
words).
• The objective of the assignment is for you to provide an overall summary of some key points
within the chapter. Do not use external resources.
• Avoid simply providing a list of names, dates, and occurrences articulated by the author. Rather,
identify significant key events and persons within the context of the Christian movements of the
Reformation era and their importance historically, based upon the assigned reading. Articulate why
these particular key facts are significant.
• In your assignment, include:
• An introductory paragraph in which you articulate the overarching theme of the chapter
and the key points you will be making in your summary.
• Your overall summary and examination of the chapter.
One or two concluding paragraphs in which you reflect on what you have learned from
the reading and how the information might impact, affect, or influence your thought and
teaching.
• Type your assignment in 12-point font, double-spaced, and with standard margins.
• Include a word count and page numbers.
• Provide a cover page. Feel free to be creative with your cover page but ensure that all relevant
information (i.e., your name, the date, the course number/title, the assignment number, the chapter
title and author, the instructor’s name, the word count) is included and you meet the requirements
of academic integrity. The cover page is not included in your word/page count.
• Include a bibliographical reference to the chapter at the end of your assignment (i.e., a reference
page/bibliography) and references to specific pages of the reading in the body of your paper, using
Chicago Style Format. The bibliography is not included in your word/page count.
• Submit your assignment as a Word Document on Canvas.
• Format your file name as such: YOURLASTNAMECourseNumberDate (e.g.,
FAWCETT250SJanuary1). I will mark your assignments using the “Track Changes” feature in
Word and return them to you via Canvas.
Assignment Marking Criteria:
• Demonstrate in your writing:
o Scholarly integrity and fair representation of your source (i.e., reference the assigned text
appropriately in the body of your paper and in your bibliography/reference page, according to
Chicago Style Format).
o Organization, clarity, and readability.
o Correct grammar and inclusive language, including sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary, and
punctuation.
• Your assignment will be marked based on the following two sets of criteria: Content and
Reflection and Writing Skill. Each set of criteria will receive a comment based upon how well
the criteria are met. The comments (and their rough percentage ranges) are: Excellent (86-100);
Very Good (74-85); Good (66-73); Satisfactory (58-65); Poor (50-57); Unsatisfactory (0-49).
The final percentage mark is a qualitative assessment of your work based on both sets of criteria.
I will also provide comments and feedback throughout your paper.
o Content and Reflection: Demonstrate comprehension of the chapter; demonstrate thoughtful
analysis and understanding of the material; present discussion accurately, fairly, and with scholarly
integrity (i.e., balanced presentation); exhibit depth of thought (i.e., insight, understanding,
judgement); present a reflection on the chapter’s personal and theological/spiritual impact on you
and your teaching; well organized discussion. NOTE: Regarding your reflection, use “I”
statements.
o Writing Skill: Clear, well structured, flows, interesting, consistent style; correct spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary; inclusive language; consistent and accurate use of Chicago
Style Format, bibliography/reference page, and referencing; appropriate length.
