Christian
Studies Modules FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Your final
exam for this Christian Studies module will be due one week after the module
ends. Answer one of the following essay questions in a two-three page paper:
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C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape
Letters (Mrs. Loconte)
EXAM QUESTIONS:
1)In The Screwtape Letters, Lewis never directly introduces the
character of ‘the patient’; we see him only through the descriptions from
Screwtape. Keeping in mind that Screwtape’s opinions or interpretations of
the patient and his actions may not be accurate, look through the letters and
put together a characterization of the patient. What are his strengths and
weaknesses, likes and dislikes?
2) How does Screwtape
generally characterize humanity in his letters? Examine and discuss some of
the phrases he used to describe humans. Why does Screwtape have this
viewpoint of humans? In what ways is his assessment or viewpoint concerning
humans accurate and in what ways wrong?
3)In a number of places
throughout these letters, Screwtape asserts differences between the way in
which men and woman act, can be tempted, or think. Go back through letters
and review these instances. Are such generalizations are valid? What dangers
do generalizations contain? When can they be useful?
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You will be evaluated on your demonstration of meeting the
following three learning goals:
1) Bible: To develop a
deeper understanding of the biblical principles to guide our discernment of
God’s will for our lives.
2) Application: To identify and
use our gifts to make decisions and plan for our future to influence and serve
in the world.
3) Articulation: To reflect upon
and articulate one’s faith and role as a servant leader in the world.
Marking
Scheme
Essay Rubric:
6
The six
response is superior and may draw upon any number of factors, such as
depth of
discussion,
effectiveness of argument, or level of insight. It exhibits an effective
writing style and a
sophisticated
use of language. Despite its clarity and precision, the response need not be
errorfree.
5
The five
response is proficient and reflects a strong grasp of the topic and the
text. The references
to the
passage may be explicit or implicit and convincingly support a thesis. The
writing is well
organized
and demonstrates a strong command of the conventions of language. Errors may be
present,
but are not distracting.
4
The four
response is competent. The assertions tend to be simplistic; there are
no significant
errors in
understanding. References are present and appropriate, but may be limited to
only part
of the
text. The writing is organized and straightforward. Conventions of language are
usually
followed,
but some errors are evident.
3
The three
response is barely adequate. Understanding of the topic or the text may
be partially
flawed.
Support may consist of long references to the text which are not clearly
connected to a
central
idea or may be meagre or repetitive. The response may show some sense of
purpose, but
errors may
be distracting.
2
The two
response is inadequate. While there is an attempt to address the topic,
understanding of
the text
or the task may be seriously flawed. Errors are recurring, distracting, and
often impede
meaning.
1
The one
response is unacceptable. It does not meet the purpose of the task or
may be too brief to
address
the topic. There is a serious lack of control in the writing.
0
The zero
response reflects a complete misunderstanding of the text or the task, is
off-topic or is a
restatement
of the question.
NR
A blank paper with no response given.
