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3. Cover Page including:

a. Title
b. Prepared for: True Hope Bible Institute
Degree Program (Master’s Degree Program; Doctorate Degree Program)
Field of Study (Biblical Studies; Christian Ministry; Biblical Theology)
c. Prepared by: Student’s Name
Address
Phone Number
d. Submission Date (Should be mailed next day, two at most)

5. Biography Page - - 3 Paragraphs
a) Personal Info: Who you are, your age, your spiritual status, marital & family status

b) Ministry Info: Your ministry calling; BRIEF ministry experience; Ministry plans
c) Student Info: Why you are a student; Current Educational Objective; Additional ???
6. Abstract Page - - The purpose of your abstract is to provide a brief yet thorough overview of
your paper. It should allow the person reading it too quickly determine what
your paper is all about.
Your abstract is the first thing that most people will read, and it is usually
what informs their decision to read the rest of your paper. A good abstract lets the reader
know that your paper is worth reading.
To keep your abstract short, focus on including just four or five of the essential points,
concepts, or findings.

The abstract's purpose is to report rather than provide commentary. It should also accurately
reflect what your paper is about. Only include information that is also included in the body
of your paper.

a) Paper’s Introduction: Include information that is pertinent to your paper.
b) Topic and context: What does the reader need to know to understand the paper?

c) Focus and scope: What specific aspect of the topic will you address?
d) Relevance/Importance: Why your paper is addresses the topic/subject matter.
e) Objectives: What does the research aim to find out and how & why;
What should the reader understand and personally apply from the content &
conclusion?

f) Main Bible Translation should be identified in Introduction Information
7. Table of Contents - -
a) Title of Paper

b) Word count should be given as follows:
“Thesis/Dissertation Title” is _______ pages with a word count of _________
c) Divisions or Sections of your Paper should be identified by a title and page number:
Title on left column, Page Number on right column
d) Main Bible Translation Used

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