SYNTHESIS PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this assignment is to begin to synthesize the various worldviews with the
formation of policy and governmental function, with a specific focus on the Biblical worldview.  
Please address all four areas in four separate sections.
INSTRUCTIONS
Four Sections to be addressed:
1. Explain the following Biblical concepts and describe how each contribute to what the
Bible says about the role of government:
 Inalienable rights
 Natural law
 Institutional separation of church and state
 Covenant/federalism
 Sin/crime distinction
2. Provide one specific federal policy and apply the Biblical principles from section one,
explaining how they would be helpful for understanding the government’s approach to
the issue. It is not necessary to use all the Biblical Principles, just those that are most
applicable to the policy being discussed.
3. Provide an overview of the key enumerated powers in the Constitution relevant for what
each branch of government may and may not do. Make sure to discuss all three branches
of government and how they are supposed to work together to form a functional
government.
4. Compare and contrast how the three basic worldviews discussed in the week 1
presentations and activities would define the role of government and other actors in
policy solutions. Make sure to give a brief synopsis of the tenets of each of the
worldviews.  
* All required sources/presentations from Module 1: Week 1 and Module 2: Week 2 must
be used, especially the “Biblical Principles of Government” article, in addition to 3–5
outside sources. The Constitution must also be cited as appropriate, especially for
question 3.