Focus
Getting Started
Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:
- Apply biblical principles to the time value of money.
Resources
- Bible
Background Information
In the parable of the talents, Jesus reminds us to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to our care, investing those resources for a good return. One of the basic concepts in finance is the calculation of investment returns, calculating the present and future values of an investment.
Instructions
- Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
- Read the Getting Started and the Background Information sections above.
- Read in your Bible.
- Navigate to the discussion thread and answer these questions:
- What does this parable teach us about being a wise investor of the resources entrusted to our care?
- How can this parable relate to the concept of the time value of money, that funds invested today become more valuable in the future?
- Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.
- Read and respond to one of your classmates postings, as well as any follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop.
- Use headings to organize your answers so that it is clear to which question(s) you are replying and to facilitate your classmates responses and any questions from your instructor.
- Your postings should also:
- Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
- Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
- Provide clarification to classmates questions and provide insight into the discussion.
