CWV POWERPOINT (Origins Reflection)

In this assignment, you will summarize beliefs about the origin of   the universe and life, including what Christians believe, what you   believe, and how people’s beliefs about origins might impact how they live.

After reflecting on chapters 1 and 2 of Genesis, create a 15-slide   presentation covering the following topics, paying particular emphasis   on item three:

1. Briefly explain the Genesis account of creation (first two     chapters). The point is not to retell all aspects of the story in     detail, but just to make the message of the Bible clear.
2. Explain and support your interpretation of the origin of the     universe. Here you may want to address evolution, age of the earth,     and whether or not it can be reconciled with the message of the   Bible.
3. Express how your understanding of the origin of the     universe impacts your worldview, specifically your view of God, of     humanity, and responsibility to care for the earth.

The first slide will be the title slide including your name and   course information. The last slide(s) will be your list of references.   You may use the textbook, the lecture, or other scholarly references.   Cite all sources, including the Bible, as you would in an essay. The   in-text citations should be placed on the actual slides in the   presentation so the audience can see them. Put basic content on the   actual slides and elaborate on all your points in the slide notes.   Also, utilize the attached “Origins Presentation Template”   to complete the assignment.

In an effort to keep the file sizes reasonable, use no more than   four low-resolution images. As in all aspects of this course, show   respect for all other views, with no condescension. Keep your   presentation positive and focused on what you believe, not on what you   do not believe.

Use two to four resources, in addition to the Bible.

While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment,   solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources   should be presented using GCU formatting guidelines, which can be   found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Origins Reflection

Student Name

Date

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Instructor

You can format these slides however you like as long as they include the required content. You may use any colors or images for the slide backgrounds and fonts as long as they are readable for a group presentation.
The first slide should be a title slide. Include the same information that you would include in the heading on a paper – your name, the date, the course, and the instructor’s name.
Delete these instructions on each slide and replace them with detailed notes, showing what you would say if you were giving the presentation to a live audience.
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Creation Account From Genesis 1-2
Main Points

This first section (approximately four slides) is worth 25% of the grade.
Put the main points on the slides, then elaborate on your content in the slide notes here at the bottom of the slides. In-text citations should be placed on the slides (not in the notes) so the audience could see them if you were giving a live presentation. Use the Bible and scholarly sources.
Include citations when appropriate.
Delete all these instructions and add in your own notes.
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Personal Beliefs About the Origins of the Universe
Main Points

This second section (approximately four slides) is worth 25% of the grade.
Put the main points on the slides, then elaborate on your content in the slide notes here at the bottom of the slides. In-text citations should be placed on the slides (not in the notes) so the audience could see them if you were giving a live presentation. Use the Bible and scholarly sources.
Include citations when appropriate.
Delete all these instructions and add in your own notes.
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How My Beliefs About Origins Impact My Worldview
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This third section (approximately five slides) is worth 30% of the grade and should show how your beliefs about the origin of the universe impact your worldview. Write in first person singular and clearly communicate your own beliefs using the Bible and/or other scholarly sources as necessary.
Put the main points on the slides, then elaborate on your content in the slide notes here at the bottom of the slides. In-text citations should be placed on the slides (not in the notes) so the audience could see them if you were giving a live presentation. Use the Bible and scholarly sources.
Include citations when appropriate.
Delete all these instructions and add in your own notes.
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References
List two to four references. Prepare these references according to the guidelines found in the Student Success Center. Include the permalink for the GCU Library sources used.

The last slide (#15) should be a reference slide. Format the references the same as you would format them for a paper. Here are samples of references for you. Be sure that you only use scholarly sources for your presentation.
All sources used for both content and images should be cited with in-text citations and a reference.
The only exception is the Bible. Content from the Bible should be documented with in-text citations (John 3:16 ESV), but not included on the reference slide.
Delete the reference statement and add your references.
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