Protestant Reformation Essay

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Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay in which you evaluate the distinct character and quality of each of the expressions of the Protestant Reformation (Lutheran, Reformed, Anabaptist, English, and Puritan), as well as the Catholic Reformation (Counter-Reformation).
In addition, discuss how the church historically moved from Christendom to denominations.
Compare and contrast the differences in the Christian worldviews of various Protestant and Catholic expressions during the Reformation and those of key Protestant and Catholic Christian expressions today. What were the key differences between these expressions at the time of the Reformation and what are they today? Further, what are the key beliefs that Protestant and Catholic Christians hold in common today as part of a shared Christian Worldview?
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Protestant Reformation Essay Rubric Guidelines
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Unsatisfactory
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Less Than Satisfactory
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Satisfactory
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Good
85.00%     5
Excellent
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70.0 %Content
30.0 % Evaluate the Distinct Character and Quality of Each of The Expressions of the Protestant and Catholic Reformation    Content is off topic with no relevant information provided.    Little content in relation to Protestant and Catholic Reformation.    Brief evaluation of Protestant and Catholic Reformation.    Detailed evaluation of the character or quality of expressions of the Protestant and Catholic Reformation.    Detailed evaluation of the character and quality of expressions of the Protestant and Catholic Reformation.
20.0 % Discuss How the Church Historically Moved From Christendom to Denominations    Content is off topic with no relevant information provided.    Little content in relation to the history of the church moving from Christendom to denominations.    Briefly mentioned the history of the church moving from Christendom to denominations. Lacks detail.    Detailed discussion the history of the church moving from Christendom to denominations.    Thoughtful and detailed discussion the history of the church moving from Christendom to denominations. Examples and research given.
20.0 % Discuss the worldview of Protestant and Catholics during the reformation and Christians today, key differences of the Reformation, and key beliefs.    Content is off topic with no relevant information provided    Little content in relation to the worldview of Protestant and Catholics during the reformation and Christians today, key differences of the Reformation, and key beliefs.    Briefly mentioned the worldview of Protestant and Catholics during the reformation and Christians today, key differences of the Reformation, and key beliefs. Lacks detail.    Detailed discussion the worldview of Protestant and Catholics during the reformation and Christians today, key differences of the Reformation, and key beliefs.    Thoughtful and detailed discussion the worldview of Protestant and Catholics during the reformation and Christians today, key differences of the Reformation, and key beliefs. Examples and research given.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose    Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.    Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.    Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.    Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.    Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction    Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.    Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.    Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.    Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.    Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)    Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.    Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.    Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.    Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.    Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 % Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)    Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.    Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.    Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.    Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.    All format elements are correct.
5.0 % Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)    No reference page is included. No citations are used.    Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.    Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present    Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.    In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 % Total Weightage

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Protestant Reformation Essay