civic and Global engagement

Civic and global engagement involves the ability to engage local, national, and global structures

as an informed follower of Christ. This requires one to have an understanding of a Biblical

Worldview, as well as be able to decipher that view from secular worldviews in the areas of

cultural, political, economic, and industrial fields. To impact any of these areas one must

effectively engage with people of diverse backgrounds. To this avail, students will script a

reflection essay which demonstrates this understanding.

INSTRUCTIONS

First, students should review What is a Biblical worldview in eBook Reading- Chapter:

Introduction: Getting Involved. Students can access the full textbook inside MindTap (follow

any chapter link to enter MindTap) or can use the direct link to Introduction: Getting Started in

Module 1: Week 1s Learn section, and the view the Module presentations on worldview and

diversity.

Note: Students will see quite a few connections between Biblical worldview and diversity-

i.e., God created the entire earth and everything living. He made all of us in His image. We

are all descendants of Adam and Eve but have unique differences. We are all sinners,

regardless of demographics. God reveals Himself through the Word and has sent us diverse

prophets. We are to love one another without exclusions. We are charged to go out to all

nations. And so on.

Next, students should script a 350475-word reflection essay using the below provided outline.

The reflection should follow the traditional, academic essay format (introduction, three body

paragraphs, conclusion).

Note: The textbook defines Biblical worldview as a framework of beliefs that dictate how

you act and interact in the world. It is a means in which you see the world through the lens of

the Bible.

The reflection will be graded on (a) a brief introduction/overview and a summative, reflective

conclusion paragraph; (b) three well-written body paragraphs that answer the below provided

questions; and (c) word count and mechanics such as clarity, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and

sentence structure. View the grading rubric before beginning the assignment.

Essay Outline:

A brief introduction (25-50 words) that overviews the essay.

Part 1/Paragraph 1 (100-125 words):

o Using the Introduction Chapter, answer these questions: (a) how would you define

a Biblical worldview?; (b) what is the foundation/authority of a Biblical

worldview?; (c) how could someone develop a stronger Biblical worldview while

studying at Liberty University?; and (d) how could a Liberty University student

go about developing a stronger Biblical worldview outside of class?

Part 2/Paragraph 2 (100-125 words):

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o Reflect how a worldview impacts life: (a) what is your purpose in life as a

believer/follower of Christ?; (b) what are some of your goals in school?; (c) what

are some of your goals in life?; (d) how could having a Biblical worldview affect

those goals- in either a good or challenging way?; and (e) how does having a

Biblical worldview shape your purpose in life?

Part 3/Paragraph 3 (100-125 words):

o Using the video Diversity at Liberty University, reflect on these questions: (a)

what is a culture? [note- students should define culture, according to the video];

(b) how can we work together with people from different cultures?; (c) how could

having a Biblical worldview inspire us to fulfill the Great Commission as found in

Matthew 28:16-20?; and (d) how can we effectively engage others?

A brief summary and reflective conclusion (25-50 words) that explains what you learned

about your own worldview from the textbook reading, watching the videos, and

completing the assignment.