Doctrine Research paper This week you will research a doctrine statement on Christianity. A doctrine is a principle or body of principles that is a system of belief or what is sometimes called “articles of faith.” (Please note: some of this research may also be helpful with Purpose 2 of the Final Summary Paper.) Doctrinal Statement on Christian Scripture: Talk to a pastor face-to-face or via telephone. Request the church’s doctrinal statement on Scripture (its inspiration and authority) and submit with a 500-word summary and reflection. Submit the assignment below.