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THEO 108
ESSAY: ANGELS AND DEMONS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The prompt is designed to stimulate your thinking and assess the knowledge gleaned from the
textbook and course reading. You will then utilize this information by applying in an essay
where you utilize theological tools to build a case for angels and demons. This practice will
prepare you to answer questions regarding the faith outside the classroom setting.
INSTRUCTIONS
Dr. Wilmington makes the claim that most of the world today pictures the devil, angels, and
demons as medieval and mythical “Disney” characters and thus they have been ignored and/or
downplayed by most of the population or elevated to the point of worship.
In this essay, build a case for the existence of Satan, demons, and angels. In the first section,
explain the work and ministry of angels as it pertains to both heaven and earth.
In the second section, explain some of the foundational ideas surrounding demons. Who do they
serve, how do they serve him, and what are their activities? Be sure to use relevant Scripture and
supporting sources to substantiate your response.
Items to include are outlined as follows:
1000-1300 words in length.
o Double spaced
o 12 pt. Times New Roman font
o 1” margins
o No extra space between lines or paragraphs
o Leveled headings are required.
Turabian formatting must be utilized.
The Bible (relevant scriptural passages) must be used but does not count toward the two
(2) source requirement. The Bible passages must be used in context.
It is expected that the course textbook be utilized within the essay. It does not count
toward the two (2) source requirements.
At least two (2) additional sources must be used.
o This can include any of the course documents, readings, lectures.
o This can include any additional academic/scholarly sources from outside this
course. It is preferred that the Jerry Falwell Library be utilized to obtain your
additional sources.
o Tertiary sources (i.e. encyclopedia, Wikipedia, dictionary, etc.) do not count
toward the two (2) additional source requirements. You can still use them, but
they do not count toward the requirement.
o Any academic/scholarly source used in the essay must be properly cited following
Turabian formatting.THEO 108
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.