CSTU 101
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
There are 2 short essays which require you to apply the knowledge you have gained in a creative
and subjective way. Please read the instructions for each essay thoroughly, so that you know the
issues that need to be addressed. You do not need to do extensive research or reading to complete
this assignment, although it may require a small amount of exploration. Each Essay assignment
must be 200-250 words and needs to include the word count in parentheses. Use your own words
as much as possible, but if you include sources, you must cite your sources in current APA
format. Also, I would suggest that you look over the Grading Rubric before you submit your
assignment.
You will first submit a draft of each Essay assignment to be checked through Turnitin so you can
make adjustments prior to your final submission. Please note that the draft submission is
optional. Submit your draft by Thursday at 11:59 P.M. (ET) before the final assignment is due in
order to receive feedback on it.
INSTRUCTIONS
Essay: Greek Pride versus the Christian View of Pride Assignment
In chapter 8 we read about the Greeks’ justifiable view of pride in superior accomplishments.
Compare the Greeks’ view of pride versus the Christians’ view of pride taught in Scripture. Why
did the Greeks view pride as they did? What does the Bible say about pride? What do you feel is
the cause of our present day view of pride within Western Culture? What about an individual’s
achievements in sports? Can pride be both good and bad? Is there a balance? Just a few of the
questions you can discuss.
Essay: The Reasons for Early Christian Persecution Assignment
Review the item Watch: Dr. Francis Schaeffer: How Should We Then Live? Episode 1 of 10
in the Learn section of Module 5: Week 5, and then address the following prompt: In ancient
Roman culture Christians were marginalized and in many cases persecuted. Give examples of
some of this that you saw in the video. Also, answer the following: We see similar instances of
this type of marginalization and persecution within America and around the world today. Please
give some examples of this and also why this persecution occurs.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.