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UFDN 3001: Christian Scripture
Name: ______________________
Date: _______________________
Homework #1
Readings: Compact Guide, preface, chs. 1-2
Plotting the Metanarrative of Scripture:
What are the 8 canonical units of Christian Scripture (in order) as outlined in Compact Guide?
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Use these 8 canonical units in order to create a “Metanarrative Map.” Be creative in your effort! Here is what your Metanarrative Map needs to include:
Names of 8 canonical units in order.
Names of all biblical books found in each canonical unit (Hint: Use your Bible).
An indication of how each canonical unit contributes to the metanarrative.
Attach your Metanarrative Map to this homework assignment and submit both in class.
Rubric & Grading:
Excellent | Good | Satisfactory | Developing | Poor | |
Creativity | Above & beyond in creatively representing metanarrative. | Creative representation of metanarrative. | Project lacked creativity. | ||
Canonical Units | Includes all 8 canonical units in order without exception. | Includes all 8 canonical units in order with some exception to naming or other issue. | Includes all 8 canonical units with exception to order, naming, or other issue. | Missing at least one canonical unit. | Does not include any canonical units. |
Biblical Books | All Biblical books are named under corresponding canonical unit. | Biblical books are named with less than 5 errors. | Biblical books are named with 6-10 errors. | Biblical books are named with 11-15 errors. | Bblical books are named with 15+ errors. |
Contribution to Meta-narrative | Clearly communicates contribution of each canonical unit to metanarrative. | Exhibits an understanding of contribution to metanarrative. | Exhibits a decent understanding of contribution to metanarrative with some recommendation. | Has begun to understand the contributions to metanarrative, but still lacking. | Does not understand contribution to metanarrative. |