Readings: Compact Guide, Preface, chs 1-2Instructions: After completing the assigned readings, answer the question under "Plotting the Metanarrative of Scripture." Use this information in order to c

UFDN 3001: Christian Scripture

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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 (5)	Good (4)	Satisfactory (3)	Developing (2)	Poor (1)
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.