Instructor: Matthew Walters
Email: Matt@class-source.com
Class Time: Thursdays @ 11:00 AM - 1:25 pm (30 min. lunch break included)
Course Duration: 17 weeks
Course Description: This course invites students into the grand story of the Bible—the sweeping metanarrative that reveals God’s ongoing work in the world and His desire for relationship with humanity. This is a 3 College Credit Course.
Course Objectives: Students will explore the rich stories and memorable figures of Scripture, discovering how each account fits within and advances the larger, unified narrative. Special attention will be given to the covenantal storyline, where God’s faithfulness and redemptive purposes are most clearly displayed. Along the way, students will examine the literary forms and genres of the biblical text, reflect on its theological meaning, and consider how this overarching story continues to shape belief, character, and daily life today.
Grade Level: This is a DUAL ENROLLMENT course for Upper Level High School Students in 10th - 12th grade who have a "B" high school GPA (via parents) who are ready for the rigor and pace of a Freshman Level Bible Class.
Course Duration: Semester 1 (Aug-Dec)
Required Books: • The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. Paperback – May 7, 2024 by Craig G. Bartholomew (Author), Michael W. Goheen (Author) ISBN 13 : 9781540966018 • NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition, September 15, 2020, by Barker, Kenneth L. / Strauss, Mark L. / Brown, Jeannine K. (eds.) ISBN 13: 9780310448945
Required Materials: Laptop with access at home to a printer. Pen. Notebook.
Supply Fee: $20 Supply Fee
Classroom Expectations: • Eager Participation• Punctuality• Respect for all• A willingness to make mistakes and learn• No cell phones in class
Grading:
Grades are determined by Papers (40%) Quizzes (20%) Tests (20%) and a Final Exam (20%).
Grading Scale: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 0-59 F
This is a Dual Enrollment course accredited by Palm Beach Atlantic University and counts for 3 college credit hours.
