Module 3 reflection — the New Testament vision of diaconal service
The New Testament vision of diaconal service
Answer: What kind of servant does the New Testament form? Aim for a five-minute video or audio reflection; do not exceed seven minutes. Use brief notes, rather than reading a full script. Explain at least three biblical passages from this module in context and connect them through one clear account of service. End personally: which passage describes a strength in your present practice, which challenges you, and what will you do in response?
A written equivalent of approximately 750 words is always permitted when recording is inaccessible, unsuitable or unavailable. It answers the same question, uses at least three passages and meets the same theological criteria. You do not need separate permission to choose it.
Submit one MP4, MOV, MP3 or M4A recording, or one PDF/DOCX written equivalent. Maximum file size: 32 MB. The recording and written-reflection guide supplies a planning grid, practical checks and a complete review rubric. Spoken work is encouraged where practicable; marks do not depend on expensive equipment, an accent or polished performance. Keep this upload separate from cohort attendance.
How your work will be reviewed
The Course Director will give formative feedback using the criteria below. Strong work is accurate, contextual, clearly reasoned and practically grounded. Developing work identifies relevant ideas but needs fuller evidence or clearer connections. Work needing revision contains significant errors, unsupported claims, incomplete requirements or unclear authorship. This upload records submission; it does not by itself certify that your portfolio has been approved.
- Coherent answer: a clear central claim that joins the chosen passages rather than reciting unrelated verses.
- Biblical understanding: at least three accurate references and explanations grounded in the supplied teaching and CPDV passages.
- Theological integration: Christ’s service connected to the Church’s shared life, mercy, gifts or witness.
- Personal application: a truthful strength, a challenge and a proportionate next practice.
- Communication and integrity: clear, own work within the time or word guidance, acknowledged help, no confidential or identifying stories.
Submission completes this activity; review and respond to formative feedback when returned. Keep the work in your portfolio so that later proclamation work can be compared with this starting point. The written route is an equally valid starting point.
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