on Grief ( evangelical Christian perspective)

3. Research Paper

Students will select one of the areas in need of biblical change from the list below and write a 10-12 page research paper about it according to the outline below. NOTE: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the student to the process of thinking through a particular issue. 

·        Depression

·        Anxiety

·        Lust

·        Grief

Your paper should be comprised of the follow sections:

(1)  Experience of the Problem (3-4pp.)  Describe how a person may be experiencing this particular trouble.  What are circumstances that may contribute to this trouble (HEAT)? What are some manifestations and consequences of it in his life (THORNS)?  What questions might you ask to draw him out?

(2)  Biblical/Theological Considerations (4-5pp.)How does Scripture speak of this trouble generally?  Use exegesis and/or larger doctrinal arguments to show your case from Scripture.  What does freedom from this struggle look like, according to Scripture (FRUIT)? 

(3)  Speaking the Gospel (2pp.)  How would you commend faith in the finished work of Christ to a person in this situation (CROSS)?  How would you use the various ministries of the Word in the local church to complement your counseling?  

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Use plenty of research (minimum 12 sources), which can include biblical commentaries, theological discussions, counseling books, and more.   

Chapell, Bryan. Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy that is Our Strength Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2001. ISBN 2001000897

Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. and Dennis E. Johnson. Counsel from the Cross: Connecting Broken People to the Love of Christ. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2009. ISBN 2008049984

Lane, Tim and Paul Tripp. How People Change. Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, 2008. ISBN 1934885533

Tripp, Paul. Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change. Philipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2002. ISBN 2002028537

Welch, Edward. When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man. Philipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 1997. ISBN 0875526004

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