DS9010 Research Methods and Design Aung, James HatunSummary (Yaghjian, Chapter 2) January 27, 2013Yaghjian discusses in this chapter how to properly write a Theological Reflection Paper (TRP) as well as how to “rhetoric of the process”. , problem solving and proclamation” (18). The beginning of this chapter memo is not just an “academic exercise” but rather a good instruction in writing the TRP well. The author admits that there is no template for writing a theological reflection paper, as different authors write a reflection paper according to their specialization. Writing a theological reflection paper means having a clear understanding of what it means to be a “theological reflection” and why one is writing one’s reflection in its particular context. Determining the type of paper is also essential in writing a reflection paper. After the starting points, Yaghjian explains what theological reflection is and why theologians write it. In this chapter, the distinction between theological reflection and theological research is made and more attention is given to “theological reflection.” To have comprehensive understanding and skill in theological reflection, “theological imagination” (20) must be considered first. In writing, observing the rhetoric of voice and gender plays an essential role, TRP is different from other papers because it reflects the “experience, the question, the problem”. Good theology comes from a powerful process of reflection that has “its roots in theological method.” of correlation” which is discussed in chapter 4. The problems arise from different areas of life, probably from “human life, or from the Christian faith, or from an apparent conflict between the two” (21). Following a rhetoric... middle of article...... elements of writing an academic and pastoral reflection document. This chapter briefly introduces writing a theological reflection paper as “a rhetorical process and a theological practice.” Yaghjian located the procedure of theological reflection in two models; “a reflection paper and a “problem solving” stage. The author also explained two “generic” methods of TRP, first as the “pastoral theological reflection paper” and the “academic theological reflection paper” (35). This chapter also covers proper instructions for constructing a theological reflection paper and takes readers through practical work on how to write a personal/devotional reflection paper into a theological/academic reflection paper. Yaghjian concludes this chapter by giving a brief introduction to the next chapter which will be a good instruction on writing a theological reflection or academic reflection paper..