What is the current status of research in your topic area?

Complete a literature review using relevant sources in Christian theology and other disciplines (psychology, communication studies, finance, sociology, human development, education, health & human performance, history, medicine, music, social work, geography, marketing, etc.) develop a literature review which provides analysis and synthesis of academic research related to your topic; include a formal bibliography.
Include a total of 6-8 sources; at least 2 of your sources need to be from an academic perspective on faith, religion, or spirituality. If you choose to use Scripture as a source, it is necessary to consult mainline Christian theologians who apply the historical-critical method to interpretations of Scripture and steer clear of proof-texting and other issues with ancient texts.
Some questions you may think about as you develop your literature review:
What is known about the topic?
Is there consensus in the academic research available?
Are there any gaps in the academic research available?
What is the current status of research in your topic area?
What are the theological connections and/or implications of your topic?
OVERALL GOAL: More deeply understand some aspects of Christian Marriage through critical thinking, synthesis, and analysis of coursework, research, and experiences of marriage.
Suggested Format:
Introduction:
-An introductory paragraph that explains what your working topic and thesis is
-A forecast of key topics or texts that will appear in the review
Body:
-Summarize and synthesize: Give an overview of the main points of each source and combine them into a coherent whole
-Analyze and interpret: Don’t just paraphrase other researchers – add your own interpretations where possible, discussing the significance of findings in relation to the literature as a whole
Critically Evaluate: Mention the strengths and weaknesses of your sources
Write in well-structured paragraphs: Use transition words and topic sentence to draw connections, comparisons, and contrasts.
Conclusion:
Summarize the key findings you have taken from the literature and emphasize their significance
Connect it back to your primary research question