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Bible Department

Two credits in Bible are required for graduation.

1924
Bible History: Old and New Testament – 1 credit

This course is a chronological and historical survey of the Old and New Testaments. Two workbooks are required for this course. Bible History is a requirement for graduation and a prerequisite for other Bible courses.

2914
Paul’s Letters – 1 credit
Prerequisite: 1924 Bible History

Paul’s Letters affords the student an opportunity to follow the Apostle Paul through his missionary journeys via the book of Acts. With that historical foundation, study then focuses on the subsequent letters written to the Early Church. Relevant principles of Christian living rise to the surface with each lesson. This course is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

2964
Biblical Discipleship– 1 credit
Prerequisite: 1924 Bible History

Biblical Discipleship is designed to be an application-oriented discipleship course. The student learns what it means to be a completely devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. Through an orderly study, he/she focuses on knowing Jesus and making Him known in the world, even to those of other faiths. Relationships are also thoroughly discussed, including Christian friendship, dating, marriage, and family life. This course is open to juniors and seniors.

3924
Bible Ministry – 1 credit
Prerequisite: 1924 Bible History

This class meets in the morning before the school day begins, approximately twice a month. Students will be required to have a specific number of contact hours on the mission field, ministering to the needs of others. In the morning classes for both semesters, there will be a book study dealing with servanthood. This course is open to juniors and seniors.

4934
Defense of the Faith – 1 credit
Prerequisite: 1924 Bible History

This course focuses upon Christian beliefs and worldview, and then, it emphasizes defending those beliefs in the world of religious and worldview options. The class includes a unit on understanding the Bible, a unit on the essence of Christianity, and then focuses on apologetics and worldview. The course also includes a unit on world religions and cults and concludes with a unit on mission work and how Christians strategically impact their world. This class is only open to seniors.

4936
Honors Defense of the Faith – 1 credit
Prerequisite: 1924 Bible History and teacher approval

In addition to the curriculum covered in 4934, Honors Defense of the Faith challenges the student to further interact with the subject material, demonstrating a greater depth of understanding through the addition of summer reading and a research paper each semester. This course will engage students in discourse about other religions through personal interviews, guest speakers, and field trips to local religious centers. This class is only open to seniors.


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