Aligning Vocation with the Mission of the Triune God: A Theological Reflection on Purpose and Calling
August 13, 2024August 13, 2024
In many ways, this 2,500-word essay is the heart of the course. Students should give an account of their mission as it relates to the mission of the God who is Father, Son, and Spirit and has created, reconciled, and redeemed the world. Special attention should be given to the way in which your academic field of study or major fits with the Christian understanding of God’s call to his people. In developing the essay, you should consider the following questions (as well as the questions that introduce each section’s reading questions):
What does it mean to claim that God is triune and how does this bear upon human life?
How might the biblical teaching regarding creation help you understand what your prospective work is for in God’s world?
How will your work impact creation? How will your work impact other creatures, especially humans?
How might your work participate in creation’s rebellion against the creator or idolatry?
How might your work participate in and God’s work to redeem and renew creation?
How could you proclaim the gospel and share knowledge of God in your work?
How could you share in God’s mission of reconciling love aimed at covenant-communion through your work?
What sort of power does your field use and how could that be used for “godly rule”? How could your work participate in God’s justice (“setting right the world”)?
How could your work bring fruitfulness, peace, life, and human flourishing?
In short, how could your work participate in the mission of the Triune God?
While this is intended to be a personal and reflective essay, its primary academic purpose is to assess your understanding of the course and ability to apply this understanding to your life. So, please demonstrate your grasp of the course by engaging with the course material. The grading rubric describes the general characteristics of an excellent paper (and not-so-excellent papers),be sure that you understand it before beginning to write your paper.
I am female, in my 20’s, and an international student.
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion: Does your paper demonstrate explicit engagement with both scripture and the other assigned material?
0pts
No (fail – 0)
0pts
Yes (proceed to grading)
0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnit One The Trinity
10to >9.0pts
Demonstrates mastery of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
9to >8.0pts
Demonstrates a solid understanding of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
8to >7.0pts
Shows a basic understanding of course material and may have insufficient details and/or examples.
7to >0pts
Information has little or nothing to do with the course material.
10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnity Two The Mission of God and Human Participation in God’s Mission
10to >9.0pts
Demonstrates mastery of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
9to >8.0pts
Demonstrates a solid understanding of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
8to >7.0pts
Shows a basic understanding of course material and may have insufficient details and/or examples.
7to >0pts
Information has little or nothing to do with the course material.
10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnit Three Idolatry, Sin, and Rebellion – How our work can go wrong
10to >9.0pts
Demonstrates mastery of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
9to >8.0pts
Demonstrates a solid understanding of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
8to >7.0pts
Shows a basic understanding of course material and may have insufficient details and/or examples.
7to >0pts
Information has little or nothing to do with the course material.
10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnit Four Concrete and Particular Participation in God’s Mission
10to >9.0pts
Demonstrates mastery of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
9to >8.0pts
Demonstrates a solid understanding of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
8to >7.0pts
Shows a basic understanding of course material and may have insufficient details and/or examples.
7to >0pts
Information has little or nothing to do with the course material.
10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledge of Field of Study
10to >9.0pts
Demonstrates mastery of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
9to >8.0pts
Demonstrates a solid understanding of course information in claims and supporting details and/or examples.
8to >7.0pts
Shows a basic understanding of course material and may have insufficient details and/or examples.
7to >0pts
Information has little or nothing to do with the course material.
10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Citation
30to >27.0pts
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Citations are clear and flawless.
27to >24.0pts
Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Citations are clear, but may have minor errors in formatting.
24to >21.0pts
Organization of information and construction of paragraphs need improving. Citations may not be clear.
21to >0pts
The information is disorganized. Sources are not cited.
30pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
20to >18.0pts
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
18to >16.0pts
Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
16to >14.0pts
A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
14to >0pts
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
20pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses Devotional Material (Extra Credit)
2pts
Demonstrates excellent understanding and ability to connect
1pts
Demonstrates very good understanding and connections
0pts
Demonstrates acceptable understanding
2pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses “Further Study” or “Review” Materials (Extra Credit)
3pts
Demonstrates excellent understanding and ability to connect
2pts
Demonstrates very good understanding and connections
0pts
Demonstrates acceptable understanding
3pts
Total Points:105
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