Faith Without Works is Dead--James 2:14

Exegetical Paper: students are required to choose a set of verses or a passage in Epistle of James, and prepare a 5- 6-page exegetical paper. Proper citation is paramount. The required citation format is Turabian. 12 Font, double-spaced

1. Cover Sheet (see sample paper)
2. Table of Contents. (see sample paper)
3. Section headings (in bold type)
4. Bibliography. (3-4 scholarly sources, Specific Bible translation = total of 4 or 5 sources)
   *The Steps in Writing an Exegetical Paper
5. Choose a passage
6. Read the text carefully- in as many versions as possible
7. Develop your THESIS statement (an idea that you will test,
   expand or prove in your paper)
8. Historical research
9. Literary research
10. Word studies
11. Review your hypothesis in light of current research
12. Commentary and journal work- get sources (commentaries, Survey
    Text, etc.)
13. Outline your essay
14. Write a well laid out argument in support of your hypothesis
    No Youtube or podcasts as sources. Please

Sample Solution