Untitled

Writing Journal Articles or Publications

  • Formatting Requirements

    • Follow the Travian template for structure and formatting.
    • The title page should match the provided example.
    • Page numbers are required:
    • No page number on the first page.
    • Page numbers begin on the second page, located in the upper right corner.

  • Section Headers

    • The introduction begins a new section with a section header.
    • Section headers require:
    • Two blank lines after the header.
    • Normal subheadings require:
    • Two blank lines before the subheading.
    • One blank line after the subheading.
    • Footnotes:
    • Each footnote is separated by a blank line.
    • The first line of each footnote is indented and in 10-point font.

  • Bibliography and Footnotes

    • The bibliography is considered back matter and also requires a section header with two blank lines after it.
    • For the bibliography:
    • Use a hanging indent format: the first line is flush left, subsequent lines are indented.
    • Entries are arranged alphabetically by the last name of the author.
    • All titles should be italicized.
    • Footnotes must start with either a full reference or a truncated reference based on prior citation.

  • Grading Criteria

    • Adherence to the Travian template affects grading significantly. Failure to conform results in markdowns according to a rubric.
    • Example: Student must submit footnotes, which demonstrate research and understanding.

Required Reading and Discussion Forums

  • Reading Assignments

    • Required reading constitutes 30% of the overall grade.
    • Students should read approximately 25 pages a day for optimal progress.

  • Discussion Forums

    • There are five discussion forums initiating in the third week.
    • Requirements include:
    • Answering a prompt and interacting with another student.
    • Only posting is eligible for 50% of full credit; interaction with peers is necessary for full credit.

Outline Requirements

  • Students must create a two to three-level outline focusing on premillennial and pretribulational themes.

  • The outline requirements include:

    • Title page, page numbers, footnotes, and bibliography following Turabian standards.
    • Proper footnote usage is critical for grading.
    • Footnotes should detail the research or rationale supporting outline decisions.

  • Outline Specifics

    • Should include:
    • A timeline from the beginning of the rapture to the new heaven and earth.
    • Footnotes should include scriptural references where necessary, but not for grouping or categorization titles.
    • Limit each outline entry to one to three lines.

  • Formatting Guidelines

    • Use single spacing for the outline format, unlike double spacing in the doctoral summary papers.
    • Seven footnotes minimum based on research and opinions, all maintained within the footnote section.

Doctoral Summary Paper

  • Assignment Requirements

    • Open book; students may use textbooks for reference answering each of the 16 prompts on a single page.
    • The prompts must be included at the top of each page.
    • Responses should be concise, without footnotes or extensive quoting.
    • Bibliography is required, citing Geisler's book or other references as necessary.

  • Grading Considerations

    • Responses should demonstrate understanding and personal opinion where applicable, particularly where prompts do not specifically require citation from the textbook.

Writing and Submission Policies

  • Use of AI Tools
    • AI tools can be utilized for research and grammar checking, but complete paper generation by AI is prohibited and will result in rejection.
    • Any information obtained from AI tools must be appropriately cited if directly quoted, and included in the bibliography if used for gathering ideas.

Lecture Attendance and Course Structure

  • Attendance is recorded through submissions for each class meeting.

  • Participation in online sessions is essential, especially for Saturday lectures, which cover critical content.

  • Students must email the instructor regarding any conflicts with attendance and submit notes if missing more than an hour.

  • Course Content Overview

    • The course includes:
    • Doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
    • Doctrine of the Church.
    • Doctrine of Eschatology (End Times).
    • Lectures cover detailed aspects of each topic to aid understanding and supplement outline creation.