Though Christianity maintains its refusal to ordain woman priests based on centuries of tradition

Though Christianity maintains its refusal to ordain woman priests based on centuries of tradition, the antiquated texts should not determine whether the religion can keep up with social change.

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-outline included, paper does not have to align with it completely

INSTRUCTIONS

I. Introduction.

Your intro. should present your topic, as well as your thesis, and how you will argue your position. To achieve this briefly introduce the topic, state your thesis, follow this with a paper map (where you briefly state how you will construct your argument), and lastly state its relevance for the reader (i.e., why should I care?).

II. Provide an exegesis of the relevant material that will support your position.

A. Address the basic elements on the topic you have chosen.

-Define the terms that are relevant to what you will be discussing in your argument.

-Explain these terms to show how they are relevant to your position in your own words.

-Include quotes from the primary source material (and cite them properly).

B. Offer an overview of your position in your words.

III. Define your position and defend it.

A. State your position.
-Remind the reader of the main idea behind the position.

B. Defend this position.
-Explain why you have chosen this position.

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