RIVERVIEW BAPTIST
SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE
HANDBOOK
219 Big Stony
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Riverview Baptist
School of the Bible exists to provide curriculum, environment, and learning
experience at the postsecondary level. This is accomplished through the
development of Bible knowledge, ministry skills, and the preparation of
individuals spiritually, practically, and academically for professional and lay
ministry at home and abroad. This purpose is achieved through the RBSB method
of on-campus classroom instruction. This methodology provides virtually
instantaneous educational opportunities for those desiring it.
OBJECTIVES:
In
order to fulfill the purposes of
1. SPIRITUAL OBJECTIVES
Students
of RBSB have the opportunity to develop spiritually as they are challenged
through the Mentoring process. The
course work which is designed to train them in spiritual areas, including
studies on spiritual life, gifts, and character, and to provide opportunity to
develop submission to God’s Word.
a.
b.
2. PRACTICAL OBJECTIVES:
Students
of RBSB have the opportunity to develop in areas of practical ministry by
involvement in church ministry while students of RBSB. These areas of Practical Ministry are
especially important in the opportunities to:
a. Develop
habits of prayer, Bible study, witnessing, and worship
b. Develop
scriptural relationships with God, self, spouse, family, church, work, and the
community
3. ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES
RBSB
students have the opportunity to develop in academics through the course
assignments. These assignments include researching tasks, reading, internet
searches, the writing of Term Papers and development of Projects (for some
courses). The RBSB faculty provides one on one guidance and critique in order
to provide the following opportunities:
a. To
learn and think critically from a Biblical perspective and maintain
intellectual and spiritual integrity in all areas of study and research
b.
To be
equipped with both a knowledge of Biblical content and the skills to expound
upon that knowledge by properly interpreting and applying Scripture according
to the sound hermeneutical principles
c.
To be
provided with the intellectual tools necessary to integrate all fields of study
with Biblical truth, realizing that God is the ultimate and ONLY source of all
truth
d.
To be
able to meet contemporary challenges to historic, Biblical Christianity with a
working knowledge of Christian theology and apologetics
These
objectives are designed to train people for ministry as God calls. They further
provide a foundation for service for pastors, preachers, evangelists, teachers,
missionaries, counselors, and lay workers.
RBSB
staff and faculty are experienced in ministry and educational endeavors. They
each have degrees which have prepared them to labor in this field of Christian
education.
The philosophy of education at Riverview Baptist School of the Bible is based upon the premise that God is the source of all truth, that the Holy Spirit is the leader and guide of all truth; that man, as created in the image of God, may gain knowledge and understanding of spiritual and physical realities through the pursuit of truth, Further, God has revealed Himself in general revelation through the physical, created world, and in special revelation through the Person of Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God, and the Written Word of God, the Bible.
DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
All members of the faculty and administration, as well as
the curricular and other programs of
1. THE BIBLE
The divine plenary inspiration of the canonical books of the
Old and New Testaments as originally given are infallible, authoritative,
relevant, and free from error in all matters with which the scriptures deal.
2. SPECIAL
CREATION
Through divine command, God brought the world and the universe with all its systems and kinds of living organisms into existence.
3. HISTORICITY
The historical and biblical record includes creation of
spirit beings and man, Adam and Eve’s literal fall, the resultant sin and curse
entering the world, and the diverse nations evolving from language difficulties
at the
4. THE TRINITY
The trinity is the triune Godhead existing as One, yet in
three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit and the Son share
the same nature with the Father, who is eternal, transcendent, and sovereign,
yet personal, immanent, loving, and faithful.
5. THE
FATHER
God the
Father, the first person of the Holy Trinity, is eternal, Creator of all
things, unchangeable in all His attributes and sovereign Lord of the
universe. He is worthy of praise,
adoration, and obedience.
6. THE SON
Jesus Christ is fully God and was fully man, becoming one
sinless, perfect, divine-human person through incarnation, miraculous
conception, and virgin birth.
7. THE HOLY
SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Godhead
who convicts, regenerates, baptizes, indwells, seals, guides and empowers every
believer at the point of salvation. The
Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts and fills those persons who yield to Him and
enables them to bear much fruit. Sign
gifts were temporary and given to the early church for use until completion of
the canon.
8. REDEMPTION
The
substitutionary, literal, physical death of Jesus Christ on the cross for the
sins of the world brought hope to the believer by His burial, resurrection and
ascension into heaven. As He lives, so
shall we also live.
9. SALVATION
Salvation from sin comes from God by grace and is received
by personal faith in the reconciling death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
10. SATAN
Satan, called the devil or Lucifer, is a malignant being who
is a deceiver, liar, tempter, and destroyer.
Eternal punishment and torment will be not only for him, but also for
all persons who reject Jesus Christ as Savior.
11. LAST THINGS
The imminent rapture of the church is when Christians meet Christ in the air. The personal, bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ to the earth to judge, to purge sin and to establish His kingdom will conjugate all His purposes in the works of creation, redemption, rewards, and punishments.
12. THE CHURCH
The Church is a fellowship of believers both local and
universal. It is united by the Holy
Spirit into one redeemed Body of Christ and identified as the possession of
Christ. As the Bride of Christ, the
Church is to build the local church by strengthening the saints and winning the
lost through evangelism.
For more detailed doctrinal
statement, contact the Academic Dean.
RBSB
expects all students, administrators, faculty, and staff to read, STUDY, and
understand the following Code of Conduct.
Each of these is based on Scripture.
RBSB
believes that in this time of changing and controversial worldly philosophies,
there is a huge imperative to encourage all of its constituents to walk in an
ethical and moral lifestyle which is consistent with the Written Word, the
Bible. Toward this end RBSB has
established this Code of Conduct. It is
not comprehensive. Rather, it is
indicative of the lifestyle and conduct we expect of all persons associated
with RBSB, inclusive of Board Members, Faculty, Staff, Students, and others who
participate in the RBSB programs.
Neither
situational ethics nor self-gratification should EVER determine the actions,
words, philosophy, or lifestyle of any individual. We believe the righteous standards of the
Bible are the only basis for a successful and worthy life while on this planet
in this existence. Following are the
guidelines we have determined for those associated with the school.
1. To set the Lord as the PREEMINENT
person in our lives
2. To set prayer, meditation, and Bible
study as a mandatory portion of our existence
3. To analyze the motives for a given
action to determine if they are selfish, sinful or out of harmony with the
principles of God’s Word
4. To determine that the methods of a
person are honest, ethical, honorable, and fair
5. To ensure that results are uplifting,
wholesome, and good
The
totality of the RBSB “Essence” embodied in this Code of Conduct are found in
the words of Jesus, where He says, ”Love the Lord your God with all your heart
... and love your neighbor as yourself.” This type of lifestyle creates a
strengthened character, confidence borne of the Lord and not of ones own self,
a more moral society, and help to build and strengthen the
Violations
of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action. All forms of hazing, disorderly conduct,
cheating, stealing, lying, the homosexual and lesbian lifestyles, etc, are
unacceptable. Each and all are
considered violations of the Code. Those
who are named for infractions will first appear before the Vice President for
Administration. If disciplinary action
is warranted, the violator will then appear before the Disciplinary
Committee. Remedial action may include
counseling sessions, service work, loss of privilege, disciplinary action, or
even probation or dismissal from the school.
The
Board of Directors and the Administration reserve the right to amend or add to
any new regulations such as is necessary to safeguard the mission and purpose
of this institution.
QUALITY OF
WORK IN A COURSE IS INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
"A" indicates the highest grade of
work and is reserved for outstanding achievement (93%-100%).
"B"
indicates superior work done in a sustained and intelligent manner (85%-92%).
"C"
is given for work which meets the minimum required standards for the class
(77%-84%).
“D"
indicates work which is deficient in one or more significant aspects, and is
the lowest
passing grade (70%-76%).
"F"
indicates failure (70% or less).
Grade points are assigned as
follows:
Grade Grade Points
A 93-100%
4
B 85-92% 3
C 84-77% 2
D 70-76% 1
F 69%
or less 0
W Withdraw
Grade point averages are determined by
dividing quality points by credit hours.
Graduation
honors are awarded to any student who completes any Academic Degree
requirements with the following Grade Point Averages:
3.3 Cum
Laude
3.6
Magna
Cum Laude
3.85
Suma Cum Laude
August 26th
Registration -
Classes will
meet on Thursday Nights for two sessions:
1st
Session Gospel of John
2nd Session The Christian Life
Teacher
Dr. Jim Parker
TEXTBOOKS:
Required textbooks are available through the school. However, students may purchase their own
texts from their local Christian bookseller or online publishers. With the
accessibility of the INTERNET, students may purchase texts from several
Christian booksellers via the Internet. RBSB recommends that you contact one of
the following book publishers. Each has
a tremendous “library” of both new and used books.
Baker Books
at www.bakerbooks.com
Kregel Publishers at www.kregel.com
Zondervan Publishers at www.zondervan.com
Amazon Books at www.amazon.com
Reedman Publishers at www.eerdman.com
Barnes and Noble Booksellers at www.barnesandnoble.com
Bohleys Books at www.bohleysbooks.com
Scripture Truth Book Co. at www.scripturetruth.com
LIBRARIES:
For additional information, please check with your
professor.
TERM PAPER GUIDELINES
The writing of a Term Paper for
Depending upon which level of study
in which you are involved, your Term Paper must be 10 double spaced pages in
length. It must also have a Title Page, Table of Contents, use either Endnotes
or Footnotes, and have a Bibliography. The number of outside sources in your
Bibliography depends upon your level of study.
The RBSB Research Manual is the KEY
to composing your Term Paper. You received the Manual when you enrolled with
RBSB. Information not found here will be
found in the RBSB Research Manual.
LENGTH
Undergraduate students must normally prepare papers of not
less than ten pages.
The
minimum number of written pages does not include the Title Page, Dedication
Page (if used), Table of Contents, Endnotes, or Bibliography. In addition, if
you quote scripture and write them out, they also do not count toward the
number of pages written/required.
MARGINS
Margins of 1” on top, bottom, and sides are required.
FONT
The
preferred font is Times Roman 12 point. You may also use Arial 12 point. Under
no circumstances may larger fonts be used EXCEPT in headers, section breaks,
etc.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES (Please
see examples at the end of the Guide.)
Undergraduate students must cite at
least five outside sources.
LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF YOUR TERM
PAPER
1.
Title Page
2.
Dedication
Page (if used)
3.
Table of
Contents
4.
Body of Work
5.
Conclusion
6.
Appendices (if
any are used)
7.
Endnotes (if
used)
8.
Bibliography
SAMPLE TITLE PAGE
(Scroll down 10 spaces from the top of the page)
THIS IS A SAMPLE TITLE PAGE
5 spaces
A Term Paper
(2 spaces)
Presented to
(2 spaces)
The Name of Your Professor
(2 spaces)
(2 spaces)
(3 spaces)
In Partial Fulfillment
(2 spaces)
Of The Requirements For
(2 spaces)
Course Title and Number (USE CAPITAL LETTERS HERE)
(3 spaces)
By
(2 spaces)
John Q. Student
(2 spaces)
Date on which the work was submitted to the Professor
(SEE NEXT PAGE FOR SAMPLE)
JESUS, THE ROOT OF ALL BELIEF
(ALWAYS
CAPITALIZE THE TITLE OF YOUR TERM PAPER)
A Term Paper
Presented To
[RBSB Professor]
In Partial Fulfillment
Of The Requirements For
TH 111 SURVEY OF BIBLE DOCTRINE
(CAPITALIZE
THE COURSE FOR WHICH
THE TERM PAPER
WAS PREPARED)
By
John Q. Student
One of the reasons why it was important to document the
sources of your notes for your research paper is that many if not most of them
are going to reappear in your finished product.
First of all, it is necessary to determine what information you need to
document. Facts that are generally known
do not need to be documented, such as the dates of the Second World War, the
distances between the earth, moon, and sun, and the birthplace of a
president. "Facts that are
generally known" does not mean that you should be expected to know all of
them without looking them up. They are
merely widely available in general reference sources.
What you do need to document is material that reflects
opinions and theories rather than commonly accepted facts. Information that
appears to be factual should be documented if it rests on opinion, like fossil
dating or satellite flight photographs.
Any statistics or information from behavioral scientists should be
documented. The methods that they use to
collect their data have not always been valid, and their interpretations have
often been used to justify racism and sexism.
Facts that are probably true but that may be known only to a
small number of scholars or investigators should be documented. Especially if they represent findings from
experiments that involved only a small sampling of subjects, they may or may
not be true.
There are several standard formats for preparing research
papers and bibliographies. The three
most widely used formats are the American Psychological Association (APA), the
Modern Language Association (MLA), and the
Bibliographic form is intended to conform in most respects
to the National Information Standards Organization Standards for Bibliographic
References, NISO Z39.29.1977, which have been approved by 55 institutions and
organizations.
A. Footnotes and
Endnotes.
Footnotes are the documentation for the notes that you have
taken as they appear in the course of your report or paper. Traditionally footnotes have been placed at
the foot, or bottom, of each page.
However, for several reasons footnotes are now changing form and
location.
Footnotes at the bottom of a page have the advantage of
providing immediate access to the sources quoted or paraphrased. On the other
hand, footnotes can be distracting, since it is difficult to avoid looking at
the bottom of the page when they are present, whether you want to read them or
not. Footnotes are utterly frustrating
to the typist, because as you type you have to be constantly aware of how much
space you will need to leave at the bottom of the page. Furthermore, the
growing use of word processing formats is fostering change, because some
formatting programs make footnoting difficult if not impossible.
In the Bibliographical/Footnote Method, you place a
superscripted number (written above the line) at the end of your text (quote or
reference) and the bibliographical reference is at the bottom of the same
page. At the end of your paper, all the
references are listed alphabetically or by type of material, in a slightly
different form.
In the Reference Cited Method, or Parenthetical Reference, a
number is assigned to each item in the bibliography. Instead of using a footnote, you document
your writing by using the reference number from the bibliography and the page
number of the reference in parentheses right after the information you cite.
Example: (6:5); (10:100_115).
The Endnote Method is just like the Footnote Method except
that the information for each reference number is not placed at the bottom of
each page but is grouped with the other references at the end of each chapter
or at the end of the whole paper.
If you are composing papers for courses on the undergraduate
level, you will frequently be allowed to use the Reference Cited Method or the
Endnote Method. However, particularly in
graduate seminary programs (ministry research projects, theses, and
dissertations), the traditional footnotes should be retained. One of the reasons for this system is the
practice of putting theses or dissertations on microfilm by University
Microfilms International. Although
theses are frequently transferred to paper copy for purchase, they are usually
borrowed and read in microfilm edition by means of a microfilm reader, which
makes it very difficult to switch back and forth from a page to the end of a
chapter.
Footnotes are usually indented five spaces from the left
margin, just like paragraphs. They are
single-spaced and separated by a double space.
The main differences between a footnote and a bibliographic reference
are that footnote elements are separated by commas, while bibliographic
reference elements are separated by periods; the footnote lists the exact page
or pages of the quote or information cited, while the bibliographic reference
does not list page numbers because it includes the whole book or article.
Endnotes are usually double-spaced and will be used in all term papers. They will be listed at the end of the paper
on a page titled “Endnotes”. Footnotes
will be used in dissertations and theses. The most common footnote and endnote
types are as follows:
BOOK BY ONE
AUTHOR:
Footnote:
1Rubem Alves, Protestantism
and Repression: A Brazilian Case Study (Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 1985), 39.
Endnote:
1. Rubem Alves, Protestantism and
Repression: A Brazilian Case Study (Maryknoll: Orbis
Books, 1985), 39.
BOOK BY TWO
AUTHORS:
Footnote:
1James H.
Endnote:
1. James H. Davis and Woodie W. White, Racial
Transition in the Church (Nashville: Abingdon, 1980), 58.
BOOK BY MORE
THAN TWO AUTHORS:
Footnote:
1Myron
Endnote:
1. Myron S. Eisenberg, et al., Disabled
People as Second-Class Citizens (New York:
Springer, 1982), 45-61.
ESSAY BY ONE
AUTHOR IN BOOK EDITED BY A DIFFERENT AUTHOR:
Footnote:
1John S. Hicks,
"Should Every Bus Kneel?,” in Myron S. Eisenberg et al., Disabled
People as Second-Class Citizens (New York: Springer, 1982), 3.
Endnote:
1. John S. Hicks, "Should Every Bus
Kneel?,” in Myron S. Eisenberg et al., Disabled
People as Second-Class Citizens (New York: Springer, 1982), 3.
ARTICLE IN A
PERIODICAL:
Footnote:
1Jere Allen,
"The Church in the Changing Community," Southwest Journal of Theology
24, no. 2 (1982): 34-35.
Endnote:
1.Jere Allen, "The Church in the
Changing Community," Southwest Journal of Theology
24, no. 2 (1982): 34-35.
ARTICLE IN A
NEWSPAPER:
Footnote:
1Katy
Endnote:
1. Katy Butler, "Defiant Vietnamese
Still Occupy Church," San Francisco Chronicle (
PUBLICATION
WITH CORPORATE AUTHOR:
Footnote:
1Golden Gate
Baptist Theological Seminary, Library, Periodicals Holding List (Mill
Valley: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987), iii.
Endnote:
1. Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary,
Library, Periodicals Holding List
(Mill Valley: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987), iii.
EDITION OTHER
THAN THE FIRST:
Footnote:
1Malcolm Boyd, The
Endnote:
1. Malcolm Boyd, The
AUDIOVISUAL
FORMAT:
Footnote:
1E. V. Hill, On
the Death of His Wife, Focus on the
Family CS 373/2519, 1988. Cassette.
Endnote:
1. E. V. Hill, On the Death of His Wife, Focus on the Family CS 373/2519, 1988. Cassette.
UNPUBLISHED
SOURCE:
Footnote:
1Sterling E.
Hess, "Bergson's Theory of the Elan Vital,” (M.A. thesis, Syracuse
University, 1937), 10-12.
Endnote:
1. Sterling E. Hess, "Bergson's
Theory of the Elan Vital,” (M.A. thesis, Syracuse University, 1937), 10-12.
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS POWER BIBLE CD.
The PowerBible
CD contains many volumes that you, as a RBSB student, can access and quote
from. Each publication is a published
work and must be treated as such.
Sources used from this CD must be cited.
Since there are many documents that can be quoted from, we provide the
following guidelines that give credit where credit is due and consistent with
most manuals on writing.
The first
resource cited, you will cite both the source and the PowerBible CD. When a second source is cited, you will
modify the endnote/footnote by giving the source’s information and completing
the endnote/footnote with “in PowerBible CD. The following are examples of Endnotes citing
from the PowerBible CD.
1. Albert Barnes, Albert Barnes’
Commentary on the Bible [Public Domain] in Power Bible CD, [CD-Rom]V3.0, John
Gilbertson, ed., Bronson: Online Publishing, 1999-2001.
2. Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s
Commentary on the Whole Bible [Public Domain] in Power BibleCD.
The above
format can be used for other CD-Rom based reference libraries. One notes that page numbers are missing. Many electronic documents do not have page
numbers.
If you have two or more footnotes or
endnotes in a row that refer to the same book or article, use the word "Ibid."
(an abbreviation of the Latin ibidem, "the same,” followed by the
page number(s) of the other quote or quotes if they are different.
In older books
you may find footnotes with the words op.cit. and loc. cit. to indicate
references to previously cited authors and books. If the author only has one work cited, than
only the name and page number is necessary.
Examples:
X. Martin, Pilgrims, 235-236.
XX. Turabian, 73.
For references
from the PowerBible CD, then only the name will be used if there is no
page number. For those entries where
this is more than one source by the same author, then the author’s name, brief
title, and page number is required.
Some reference
styles prefer "p." and "pp." before page numbers in a
footnote or endnote, while some prefer using the number(s) alone. RBSB requires the use of numbers alone. The use of "f." for "the
following page" or "ff." for "following pages" is
becoming less common than simply listing the exact page reference(s) and is not
used by RBSB.
”Passim,”
meaning "here and there" is a way to refer to information scattered
throughout numerous pages of a text, for example an entire chapter. It is a term best used sparingly. If you were trying to check on a reference in
a paper you would hope that "passim" meant what it said and really
justified looking up the article in question.
B. Quotations.
In normal
writing of the paper, you will give credit to the ideas presented to the
authors and other sources. The item is
given a superscripted number and the citation entered in either an endnote or
footnote. There are times when a direct
quotation is preferred. The direct
quotation may be given because the person says “it best.” Direct quotes may be used to support a point,
used to give a contrasting point or opinion, or provide direct facts. A quote may also be used to illustrate a
point being made. It may help in
concluding a matter. It may be used to
provide a change in direction.
Short
quotations are generally those less than three lines in length. When making a quote, you must copy the exact
sentence or fragment word-for-word.
Should there be a grammatical error or the text is an older form of
English, the writer should put in the Latin word “sic” in brackets after the error. The end of the quote will have a
superscripted number for the endnote/footnote. Example:
“The gardener
prun’d [sic] the tree branches …”x
Short
quotations will begin and end with the standard double quotation marks “”. If the quotation has a quotation within it,
the writer will substitute the internal double quotation marks for single
quotation marks. Example:
“The wise man
observed the situation and said, ‘This is a sign from God.’”
Block
quotations follow a different format.
The text will be indented half an inch from the normal margins. The text will be single-spaced. Double quotations will not be used for the
beginning and end of the text. The end
of the quotation will have the superscripted number for the endnote/footnote. Example:
Periods and
commas should be placed inside quotation marks (even when the quotation marks
enclose only one letter or figure); semicolons and colons go outside. Question marks and exclamation points should
be placed outside quotation marks unless the question or exclamation is part of
the quotation.[1]
Scripture
quotations require similar treatments.
There will be no footnote or endnote enumeration. The text will end with a scripture reference
in parenthesis. The student will use
abbreviations for Scripture references when possible. Examples of abbreviations: Genesis – Gen. Exodus – Ex. 1 John – 1 Jn. Examples of quotations from the Bible are:
Short
quotations of scripture will begin and end with double quotation marks. The verse reference will follow. If the quotation is the end of the sentence,
it will end with a period.
“For God so
loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in
Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John
Long sections
of scripture will be block quoted. You
will follow the same rules for block quotes when quoted verses that are three
lines or longer in length. Example:
And we urge
you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the
Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's
sake. Be at peace among yourselves. Now
we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted,
uphold the weak, be patient with all.
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what
is good both for yourselves and for all.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for
this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things;
hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. (1 Thes. 5:12-22)
The first time
you use a scripture from the Holy Bible is used, you will also provide the
translation (abbreviated) in the parenthesis.
For unity purposes, the student will provide an explanation in the
endnote/footnote. Examples:
Scripture
Quotation:
“And we know
that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are
the called according to his purpose” (Ro.
Corresponding
Endnote:
X. The King James Version (KJV) will be
used throughout this paper unless otherwise indicated.
Whenever other
translations are used, indicate the translation by appropriate abbreviation
with the scriptural reference: (Gen.
1:1, NASB), (Ex. 4:2, NIV), (Acts 1:8, NKJV), (1 Cor. 12:1-5, NLT). Please ensure that all translations are
included in the Selected Bibliography.
When including
direction quotations, you may be led to emphasize certain words or phrases in
the quote. Most manuals on writing give
the writer leeway in using a variety of methods (ALL CAPS, bold, italics, underlining,
etc.). When you include a quotation and
desire to make an emphasis by such methods, include a statement in brackets
after the quote as follows:
“Who shall separate
us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution,
or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” (Ro. 8:35) [Emphasis added].
C. Bibliography.
The sources
from which you will have drawn your notes will make up the selected bibliography
at the end of your paper. For a short
paper you will probably be able to list all your sources together,
alphabetically by last name of the author (or title if no author is named). For
a thesis or dissertation you may want to separate your references by category,
for example, books, articles, and other sources. Usually you should not list a reference
unless you have used it at least once in your paper. Listing items that you have not seen
personally is not honest, with the following possible exception: an article of
book that you are unable to obtain but have viewed in abstract form (printed or
on-line).
Most of the
materials in your bibliography will fall into the following categories. Most exceptions to these rules are covered in
more detailed style manuals such as that of Turabian.
BOOK BY ONE
AUTHOR:
Alves, Rubem. Protestantism
and Repression: A Brazilian Case Study.
BOOK BY TWO
AUTHORS:
BOOK BY MORE
THAN TWO AUTHORS:
Eisenberg,
Myron S., et al. Disabled People as Second-class Citizens.
TWO OR MORE
BOOKS BY THE SAME AUTHOR:
Walvoord, John
F. The Holy Spirit.
__________. The Millennial Kingdom.
THE POWERBIBLE
CD (AND CD ROM LIBRARIES):
Gilbertson, John. Power BibleCD
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Publishing, 1999-2000.
TRANSLATION OF
THE BIBLE:
Holy Bible. New King James Translation.
CORPORATE
AUTHOR:
INTERNET:
Watke, Edward
Jr. “Answers for Parents.” http://www.watke.org/resources
MAGAZINE
ARTICLE:
Ebert,
Michael. “The Power of
Partnership.” On
THEOLOGICAL
JOURNAL:
Kripalani,
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