Bible Department
| 0203 | Bible 9 | |
| Bible 9 is a course designed to encourage and equip students to study the Bible for themselves. It is organized around 3 basic steps in an inductive Bible Study method. It also includes units on how the Bible came to us. Additionally, an overview of the Old Testament is included to connect the pieces of key events and characters in each book. | ||
| Prerequisites : None | ||
| 0204 | Bible 10 | |
| Bible 10 is the required course for sophomores. Bible 10 introduces the life and teachings of Jesus to students as presented in the Gospel of Matthew, with special attention paid to the Sermon on the Mount. Biblical interpretation and application is stressed. Bible memorization and personal Bible study are emphasized. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Bible 1 |
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| 0207 | Bible Advanced: Life Shaping Decisions | |
| Life-Shaping Decisions is a course designed to help the high school junior and senior students formulate and develop their thinking to incorporate ideas of life plans after high school from a Godly perspective. Students in this class will be challenged with the Biblical concepts of career stewardship and will be given the resources to begin building their own career plan wisely and faithfully. | ||
| Prerequisites : Successful completion of Bible 1and 2. | ||
| 0208 | Apologetics | |
| Apologetics prepares students to be able to defend their Christian beliefs in the marketplace of ideas. The concept of worldviews is introduced and detailed instruction is given regarding arguments for the existence of God, moral relativism, and the evolution/creation debate. Various topics of interest or relevance are discussed throughout the year. | ||
| Prerequisites: Successful completion of Bible 9 and 10. | ||
| 0209 | Letters of Paul | |
| Letters of Paul includes the study of the New Testament books starting with Romans and ending with Philemon. It involves reading all the text, understanding the literary structure, the historical background, and the major teachings and issues of each letter. Emphasis is placed on both a thorough understanding of each letter and applying its teachings to daily life. | ||
| Prerequisites : Successful completion of Bible 1 and 2. | ||
| 0211 | Study of Prayer (not offered every year) | |
| Prayer focuses on the scriptural and practical aspects of prayer. The different principles of prayer that will be learned include building a foundation for prayer (why); the object of prayer (who); and the power of prayer (how). Included in this course will be practical and relevant aspects of prayer such as journaling, prayer, personal Bible study, and intercessory prayer. | ||
| Prerequisites: Successful completion of Bible 9 and 10. | ||
| 0212 | ESL – Bible | |
| Bible ESL is a course designed to assist the student in improving and refining their English reading, writing, comprehension and vocabulary skills by using the Bible as a textbook. Along with improving their language skills the student will be exposed to various levels of Christian doctrine and ideas which hopefully will encourage the student to intelligently and systematically compare their own beliefs systems with those of the Bible while gaining much the needed confidence in their ability to correctly manage the English language. | ||
| Prerequisites: Successful completion of Bible 9 and 10. | ||
| 0210 | Wisdom Literature | |
| Wisdom Literature includes a study of the Old Testament books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon (Song of Songs). It involves reading all the text, understanding the literary structure, the historical background, and the major teachings and issues of each book. Emphasis is placed on both a thorough understanding of each book and applying its teachings to daily life. | ||
| Prerequisites : Successful completion of Bible 1 and 2. | ||
| 0318 | Worship Band | |
| Worship Band is an instrumental/vocal ensemble providing weekly worship and music leadership in chapel. Class will include but not be limited to a study about worship, biblical principles on leadership, reading music and learning vocals. Rehearsals are daily. | ||
| Prerequisites: 1. Must be a Christian 2. Complete application by the 3rd quarter of the school year for all returning students, application includes: written testimony, reference from a pastor, experience in worship ministry, written paragraph on “What is Worship?” and character reference from Bible teacher. 3. Have a GPA of 2.5 and above. If GPA falls below 2.5 at any grading period; the student loses platform privileges. If student remains below 2.5 for two consecutive grading periods, this may result in removal from class and a loss of credit. 4. Live audition and interview by Bible chair, Bible teachers, and administrative representation. 5. Uphold student worship leadership contract (includes: support and comply with school rules and policies not only during school hours, but 24/7). |
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