Book Critique

Order Description
Book Critique John MacArthur. Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically, 2005.

1. Summary
Summarize the themes, concepts, and principles of the book. Do not simply restate the contents of each chapter. Demonstrate that you have identified the themes, concepts, and/or principles by expressing them clearly in your own words. You must support your summary with parenthetical references identifying where the material can be found in the text. Your summary must be no longer than 1–1.5 pages.

2. Critique
Critique what you have read by stating your position on the text and supporting it well with parenthetical references. If you agree with the reading, say so, and provide evidence to support your position. If you disagree with the text, state that and support it equally.
Your critique must be no longer than 1-1.5 pages.

3. Evaluation
Evaluate the book’s value in its larger academic context by stating/showing if or how the book contributes to the field of pastoral ministry. If you decide the text is beneficial, then support your statement in tangible ways, using scholarly references. Do the same if you take the reverse position. Your evaluation must be 0.5–1 page.