1. Students will select a person or topic from the periods we cover to research and provide a deeper understanding than we cover in class.
2. paper or group podcast or mini documentary, but no mockumentaries which considers the importance of one of the traditional theological loci for understanding and evaluating an important cultural trend or artifact. This paper is designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to integrate your theological knowledge and research skills with your understanding of recent cultural ideas and trends. For example, you may decide to write a paper on how Christians in the 21st century should engage topics such as justice, race, discipleship, missions etc. based on the knowledge of the past and the ability to read the culture contexts