This guide leads you through the research process for an exegesis paper and suggests resources for finding and interpreting the type of information that is often required.  Generally, research for an exegesis paper includes the following steps: 

• Choosing a passage
• Examining the context of your passage
• Examining interpretations of key words and verses of the text
• Providing an overall interpretation of the passage and its significance
• Applying the passage to pastoral situations today

PLEASE NOTE that the requirements for exegesis papers can vary by professor. Before starting any research, be sure to examine your assignment for its specific requirements regarding the research and the structure of your paper.  

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