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THEO 104
Discussion Board Forum Interactions Instructions
During Modules/Weeks 3–6 of the course, you will participate in a Discussion Board Forum Interaction. This discussion is designed to last the entire 4 modules/weeks over which it is assigned, with each discussion building off of the previous module’s/week’s discussion. The following 4 areas will be discussed throughout the 4 modules/weeks:
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (Module/Week 3)
The Sacred/Secular Divide (Module/Week 4)
Worship and the Biblical Worldview (Module/Week 5)
The Impact of the Gospel (Module/Week 6)
These discussions are designed to help you think through the impact your theological understanding has on everyday life. Your worldview will be taken into consideration as it relates to how you engage your society.
You must participate a minimum of 2 times for each forum interaction. To participate, you may post in the form of 1 thread and 1 reply or in the form of 2 replies (a reply to a reply) in order to keep the conversation moving.
You are expected to participate actively in the online discussions, to read the discussions several times each module/week, and to post substantive responses at least twice each module/week. Your replies must not be completed all at the same time. The purpose is to have a conversation. If you were speaking with friends, you would hopefully not be the only person speaking for a long time while the others remained silent. Replies created within short time spans will be flagged and reviewed. You may not receive credit for Discussion Board Forum Interaction replies that are posted too soon after your most recent post. Your instructor reserves the right to this review and judgement. A post at 11:55 p.m. one night followed by a new post at 12:25 a.m. the next day is an example of such a violation.
Your thread and all replies must be substantial and thoughtful in nature. Again, these interactions are meant to mimic conversation. Conversations include statements as well as questions. Remember not only to engage with the provided prompts, but to engage with your classmates as well. Substantive answers will reveal signs of active listening, application of content, and engagement. Limit the length of your posts to 200–300 words per post.
In addition to answering all prompts, you are expected to interact with other participants and probe their thinking. Refer to course readings and videos and engage in biblical texts before responding. You are required to check the discussion board postings frequently and to participate consistently in the discussion.
Submit all responses by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned modules/weeks.
