Biblical Narratives Critical Reflection Paper

Students will submit three (3) Critical Reflection Papers examining biblical narratives featuring women from the assigned readings discussed in class. For each paper, students will choose two (2) assigned stories and engage their stories through careful interpretation and personal reflection. Some biblical narratives include more than one woman; when this occurs, students should address the story as a whole, rather than treating each woman as a separate selection.

Each paper must address the following for each selected story:

Identify and explain at least one University of Mount Olive Covenant virtue exemplified in the narrative.
Identify and explain at least one UMO Covenant virtue that is challenged or neglected in the narrative.
Describe elements of the story that were surprising or unexpected, and explain why.
Articulate one insight from the story that contributes to personal growth or character development, explaining its significance.
Support analysis with at least one biblical quotation and one quotation from assigned supplemental readings for each story.

Papers must be submitted through the course Moodle shell.

Format Requirements: Three (3) full pages (in addition to the Title page and bibliography), double-spaced, 12-point Arial font, one-inch margins. Use parenthetical citations from Bible and for Frymer-Kensky. Include Title Page and Bibliography. Including citations adds credibility to your writing and gives the reader where to read more about what you are learning. I look forward to reading about what you are learning. Keep pressing. Enjoy the journey.