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Spiritual Disciplines Paper 
Each student will write a five-page paper that describes the role of the spiritual disciplines in the Christian life. Choose one of the following disciplines and practice it regularly (one time or more per week) during the semester: - Disciplines of Abstinence: Solitude, Silence, Fasting, Simplicity - Disciplines of Engagement: Worship, Service, Prayer, Confession
Rubric Code: XBC63C
By dmlovaglia
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Subject: Philosophy  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Spiritual Disciplines Paper
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Poor

105 pts

Fair

120 pts

Good

135 pts

Excellent

150 pts

Biblical Rationale for Spir Discipl
30 %

Provide a biblical rationale for the discipline selected.
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Poor

Vague definition and biblically unsupported explanation of spiritual discipline.
Fair

Spiritual discipline briefly defined with limited biblical support.
Good

Spiritual discipline succinctly defined with sound biblical support.
Excellent

Spiritual discipline defined and elaborated upon with strong biblical support.
Research Support & Works Cited
30 %

Assertions should be supported using Scripture and library research (i.e. books, academic journals, published articles). The student is expected to cite at least four sources other than those mentioned in class lecture.
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Criteria not included.
Poor

Limited/unclear research provided for basic definition of spiritual discipline; two (2) academic sources briefly cited and included in writing.
Fair

Research provided for basic definition and/or application of spiritual discipline; three (3) academic sources cited and included in writing.
Good

Research provided for enhanced definition and application of spiritual discipline; four (4) academic sources cited and included in writing.
Excellent

Research applied for comprehensive definition and application of spiritual discipline; four (4) academic sources cited and strongly integrated into writing.
Personal Application & Integration
30 %

Describe how it is currently being practiced and integrated into the student’s spiritual regimen.
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Criteria not included.
Poor

Unclear personal application of spiritual discipline; integration into student's life not provided.
Fair

Brief personal application of spiritual discipline; limited integration into student's life explained.
Good

Clearly described personal application of spiritual discipline; integration into personal life succinctly provided.
Excellent

Specific and relevant personal application of spiritual discipline; thorough and thoughtful integration into personal life explained.
Conventions, Style & Length
10 %

Use MLA format, including a bibliography and cover page. Papers are to be typed, double-spaced, using a standard 12-pt font.
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Criteria not included.
Poor

Multiple spelling and/or punctuation errors; poor grammar and sentence structure; lack of flow/outline of content; MLA style not adhered to; more than one page shorter/longer than 5 pages. Cover page and bibliography missing.
Fair

Some spelling and/or punctuation errors; fair grammar and sentence structure; unclear flow/outline of content; inconsistent adherence to MLA style; one page shorter/longer than 5 pages. Cover page and/or bibliography missing.
Good

Minor spelling and/or punctuation errors; good grammar and sentence structure; clear flow/outline of content; mostly consistent adherence to MLA style; no more than halfpage shorter/longer than 5 pages in length. Cover page and/or bibliography missing or incomplete.
Excellent

0-2 spelling and/or punctuation errors; excellent grammar and sentence structure; strong flow/outline of content; consistent adherence to MLA style; 5 pages in length. Cover page and bibliography included and complete.




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