In a 1,000-word essay, you will explain and support your view on the relationship between the church and state. You will need to identify and validate your particular viewpoint by using terminology and concepts found in the following sources:
An Introduction to Biblical Ethics: Walking in the Way of Wisdom, Part X: Christians and Society
“A Tale of Two Kingdoms” by Michael Horton
At least three Biblical passages
These sources will provide a survey and explanation of the following models of church and state:
Church Dominates State
Church and State Assigned Mutually Exclusive Roles
Church and State Distinct but Mutually Influential
Present arguments for the model of church and state that you think is the best.
For the body of your essay be sure to include the following:
Define the model of church and state that your prefer and contrast it to the other two models.
Provide three arguments that justify the model of your choice. Clarify how the church relates to the state in your view, drawing from and citing the assigned readings and additional sources you have chosen.
Be sure to support each of your arguments with at least one biblical passage.
Your introduction and conclusion should be no more than 100 words each.
Reference course materials, the Bible, and two scholarly resources.