Course Description

 

Grade 9

 

Bible Study Methods 

 

Philosophy Statement:  The purpose of Christian education is to equip the Christian young person with the necessary skills to succeed in life.  As such, it is necessary to provide the student with a realistic, bibliocentric view of the world around him.  Our desire is to develop in the student the mind of Christ and to equip students to think, discern, and act through Biblically-directed, Christ-centered education.  To this end, biblical truth and the teaching of a biblical worldview will be integrated in all academic disciplines, from preschool to high school.

 

Course Objective:  In this class the students will learn about the development of the Bible and the formation of the canon of scripture; how we got what we have and use today. The second and major aspect of this course is for the students to learn and apply principles of understanding and studying the Bible. As we learn a variety of Bible study methods we will be using them to dig into the riches and depth of scripture.  We will also be memorizing select passages of the Bible

 

Textbooks:      NIV Bible

 

                        Mastering Bible Study Skills

                        ACSI

                        Copyright 1999

 

Materials:

• Bible Dictionary
• Bible Handbook
• Bible Encyclopedia
• Bible Commentaries
• Bible Word studies

 

Time Allotment:  44 minutes per day, 5 days per week, one semester

 

Course Content:

• Biblical time line
• How we got our Bible-Revelation, Inspiration, Translations
• Overview -Exegesis & Isegesis, Bible Study Tools
• Basics of Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation)
• Bible Study Methods -learning methods and practicing

 

Areas to be evaluated:

• Class participation
• Class assignments        
• Memory Passages                   
• Quizzes
• Tests   
• Projects/Presentations  

 

Additional activities:

• Personal devotions /Bible study

• Biblical Meditation