Sacred Scriptures

 
 

Course Information

This course strives to give students a basic understanding of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures as well as some tools for Biblical exploration and learning. We will approach the Bible as a faith text which reflects the various authors' theologies.  In the fall semester, we will study Hebrew Scriptures and in the spring, the Christian Testament.  


Required Materials

Fall:  Written on our Hearts  by Mary Reed Newland

Spring:  Jesus of History, Christ of Faith by Thomas Zanzig

New American Bible

Dedicated 3-ring binder with three sections:  Notes/handouts, returned assignments and

homework, and journal/reflection


Course Goals/Values

That the students will . . . 

• develop basic understanding of how the Bible came to be. 

  1. •become familiar with the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures and have some basic understanding of

        them.

• know and appreciate the major themes and issues. 

• reflect on how the biblical truths may be incorporated into their own lives.

  1. •develop a deeper understanding of how God has worked in human history and continues to work

        presently.


 
Link to Online Assignment Sheethttp://docs.google.com/View?id=df4mnnh5_77ddr3rw29http://docs.google.com/View?id=df4mnnh5_20cz68hv7hshapeimage_1_link_0

Grading categories and weights

(15%)        Information – you can recall facts and information.

                (reading quizzes, homework from the texts, worksheets)     

(20%)        Analysis – you can show relationships between the facts and information.

                (short answer quizzes, small projects)

(30%)        Comprehension – you can interpret and summarize the ideas in your own words.

                (essays, large projects, chapter exams)   

(20%)        Presentation – you can effectively communicate your understanding of the facts and ideas to

                           others.   (essays, large projects, group projects, exams)

(15%)        Synthesis –– you can put it all together.

                          (Semester Project & Examination)