Discussion Board

Question: You have read about culture and values in the first portion of the text. You have asked the question, “What values are so important that I would give my life for?” Read the essay in the back of your textbook by Martin Luther King titled “Letter from Birmingham Jail”. Referring to the letter, state at least 2 values that he felt were worth giving his life for and discuss how he connected them to biblical truths.    Replies: In forming your replies, make a real contribution to the conversation. Rather than just saying, “I agree” or “Good job,” be careful to provide support for your replies.

Criteria Points Possible Points Earned Topic 0 to 6 points Questions posed in the assignment are specifically and clearly addressed. Content 0 to 6 points Sufficient knowledge of the key facts and concepts presented in the the textbook is demonstrated, and facts and concepts are incorporated well into the discussion. Writing 0 to 4 points The assignment conforms to the standards of academic writing in terms of correct usage, grammar, and punctuation. Logistics 0 to 8 points The assignment is of sufficient length (275–350 words). Interaction 0 to 16 points Adequate, constructive, and substantive replies to at least 2 classmates are submitted on time and with sufficient length (125–150 words each). Total /40 Instructor’s Comments:

DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM INSTRUCTIONS Thread  You are required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum in Modules/Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 7. Each thread must be 275–350 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. You must provide the word count in parentheses at the end of your thread. Do not upload document files for this assignment; paste your text directly into the dialogue box.  Replies  In addition to the thread, you are required to reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be 125–150 words and include the word count in parentheses. Outside sources are not required, but any cited sources must be in current APA format.  Refer to the grading rubric for specific guidelines and grading criteria.  Post-First  This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussion Board Forums. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt. For additional information on Post-First, click here for a tutorial.  For each forum, submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module/week