Theological Analysis: Develop Closer Relationships With Jesus Christ

Theological Analysis Papers
Generally speaking, the point of the papers is to be able to identify, within a homiletic piece, the particular theological principles/themes the writer of the homily is attempting to convey. 
Here is what your paper should include:
Introduction (no more than 2 paragraphs)
• A brief summary of the content of the homily (no more than a paragraph). Focus on the key ideas being conveyed rather than reiterating the entire content of the homily.
• Indicate the author of the homily (noted in the footnote for each homily) and, if known, who that author is (you may need to do a quick Google search). 
• At the end of your introduction, be sure to indicate the key points you will be developing in your paper. DO NOT attempt to show every theological point being made in the chapter. This is a short paper, so focus your attention on what appears to be the most important point of the homily.
Body
• Offer at least one paragraph for each theological concept that you have chosen to discuss. Define the concept as you understand it. Connect specific quotes from the homily that connect to the particular concept that is being discussed (be sure to properly cite all direct quotes and paraphrased material). 
• Offer a brief critique of the homily and show how the writer has clearly explained the theological point of the chapter or may have fallen short of properly explaining the theological point of the chapter. If the writer has fallen short, show how that has happened and why you believe that it has happened.
• How does the writer (via stories, examples, etc.) make the theological principle more accessible to the reader? Do the stories, examples, etc., do what they are intended to do?
• This is the “meat” of your paper. Be sure that this is where you put the majority of your energy and ideas. Be sure to use proper theological terminology when, in your own words, you explain the writer's theological point and how that point is being made. Make sure that you properly define those terms within the paper, as well.
Conclusion
• Take the time to briefly summarize what you have discussed in the paper (no more than a paragraph). 
• Offer your perspective and conclusions about the homily and what it contains.