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Assessment 2: Essay \u2013 Old Testament Prophets and Social Justice<\/h1>\n

Module:<\/h2>\n

BIBT602 \u2013 Prophetic Literature and Ethical Responsibility<\/p>\n

Weighting:<\/h2>\n

40% of final grade<\/p>\n

Length:<\/h2>\n

1,500\u20132,000 words (excluding bibliography)<\/p>\n

Submission Week:<\/h2>\n

Week 9 (Friday 5.00 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Assessment Type:<\/h2>\n

Individual written essay \u2013 critical theological analysis<\/p>\n

Task Overview<\/h2>\n

This assessment invites you to explore how the message of the Old Testament prophets confronts issues of social injustice in both their historical setting and contemporary interpretation.
\nYou are expected to demonstrate close textual engagement, critical awareness of scholarly debates, and theological reflection on the relevance of prophetic ethics for the Church and society today.<\/p>\n

Assessment Instructions<\/h2>\n
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  1. Choose one or two prophetic books<\/strong> (e.g., Amos, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah) and identify the central social-justice concerns expressed in selected passages.<\/li>\n
  2. Analyse the historical context<\/strong> of these messages, considering the economic, political, and religious circumstances of ancient Israel and Judah.<\/li>\n
  3. Discuss key scholarly interpretations<\/strong> (at least five academic sources from 2018\u20132026) that address prophetic ethics, covenantal justice, and the theology of righteousness.<\/li>\n
  4. Evaluate contemporary application<\/strong>: consider how prophetic visions of justice inform Christian moral reflection on issues such as poverty, oppression, or environmental stewardship.<\/li>\n
  5. Present a coherent argument<\/strong> with a clear thesis statement, logical structure, and properly referenced evidence following the Harvard referencing style<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Assessment Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Criterion<\/th>\nHigh Distinction (85\u2013100)<\/th>\nDistinction (75\u201384)<\/th>\nCredit (65\u201374)<\/th>\nPass (50\u201364)<\/th>\nFail (<50)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Interpretation of Biblical Texts (30%)<\/strong><\/td>\nInsightful and original exegesis; demonstrates nuanced grasp of prophetic rhetoric and context.<\/td>\nClear exegesis with strong contextual understanding.<\/td>\nCompetent interpretation with limited depth.<\/td>\nBasic understanding; some contextual errors.<\/td>\nMinimal or inaccurate textual engagement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Engagement with Scholarship (25%)<\/strong><\/td>\nIntegrates recent peer-reviewed research and shows critical dialogue with leading scholars.<\/td>\nDraws on sound secondary sources with moderate critical analysis.<\/td>\nUses appropriate sources descriptively rather than analytically.<\/td>\nFew sources; lacks scholarly breadth.<\/td>\nLittle or no engagement with academic literature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Theological Reflection (20%)<\/strong><\/td>\nDemonstrates sophisticated ethical and theological reasoning applied to modern contexts.<\/td>\nGood integration of theology and practice.<\/td>\nSome theological insight but uneven development.<\/td>\nLimited reflection; lacks coherence.<\/td>\nNo meaningful theological engagement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Structure and Clarity (15%)<\/strong><\/td>\nWell-organised essay with fluent, academic prose and strong transitions.<\/td>\nLogical structure with minor lapses in clarity.<\/td>\nGenerally coherent; some stylistic inconsistencies.<\/td>\nDisorganised or unclear argumentation.<\/td>\nDisjointed or unreadable writing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Presentation and Referencing (10%)<\/strong><\/td>\nConsistent formatting, accurate referencing, and professional presentation.<\/td>\nMinor formatting or referencing errors.<\/td>\nAcceptable presentation; several inconsistencies.<\/td>\nFrequent errors or omissions in referencing.<\/td>\nPoorly presented; referencing absent or inaccurate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Submission Requirements<\/h2>\n