As doctoral researchers, integrating elements of orthodox Christian theology and orthopraxy into the theoretical orientation of research can be significantly challenging. As a result, many doctoral researchers omit or temper these notions. In this assignment, you will explore the relationship between biblical exegesis, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, and research. You will also examine issues that arise when the theology of the researcher differs from orthodox ideals.
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that explores the relationship between orthodoxy, orthopraxy, and doctoral research. Include the following in your paper:
A description of the role of biblical exegesis in the relationship between, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, and research. Does biblical exegesis function more as mediator or moderator in this relationship? Why?
A discussion of how researchers can mitigate the influence of their personal assumptions regarding orthodoxy and orthopraxy on the presented results of their research.
A discussion of how the presentation of the research results may differ when the assumptions of the researcher are based in contemporary theology rather than orthodox theology. How does the theology (contemporary or othodox) of the researcher influence the results of the research? (Benchmarks program competency 10.5 - evaluate contemporary theology.)
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