Written assignment

Weigh the Disruption argument for the headship of Christ. Using the Claim of Right (1842) and the Protest (1843), set out (1) what the Church claimed as its own spiritual jurisdiction and on what grounds (Scripture, WCF 30.1 and 31, the Acts of 1592 and 1690), (2) why the Court of Session's rulings were judged an invasion of Christ's crown rights, and (3) why the ministers chose to leave the Establishment while still holding the establishment principle (WCF 23.3, 1647). Then state the strongest objection fairly, from either the Moderate party or the Voluntaries, and answer it. Add a short paragraph on how a Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) would read 1843 (founder decision 3). Length: 5-6 pages. Assessed on: Accurate exposition of the Claim of Right and the Protest, with quotations; Correct use of WCF 30.1, 31 and 23.3 (1647 text); Explains the distinction between leaving the Establishment and giving up the establishment principle; States and answers the strongest objection fairly; Represents the Covenanter reading accurately; Clear argument, correct citations.