Course Description
Get ready for a cruise adventure of a lifetime!! In this course, enrollees will be taken on a cruise through the Biblical ocean of learning and finding hidden streams of little known theological facts. We will grapple with often asked questions such as, What is the Bible and where did it come from? What is the Apocrypha? Who decided what should go in the Bible? Why are the Dead Sea Scrolls so important? What is the Septuagint? Where did all the Bible translations come from and are they all right? This course provides solid, practical answers from mainstream Christian thought. You will love the lessons' question and answer format. So come on now, get aboard, we are just about ready to leave dock. But, come prepared. Have your "spiritual Dramamine" close by. It may be a turbulent ride!!
Course Requirements
There are no particular requirements for this class except excitement for learning and a commitment to grow in Biblical awareness. All other material will be provided or accessible online. It will probably be helpful if you have at least a rudimentary acquaintance with theological concepts and the Bible but it is not mandatory. Commitment to the course is the key.
Course Goals
For participants to increase understanding of how the Christian Bible came into existence; to procure answers to the most pervading questions surrounding the Bible; and to gain an appreciation for why the Bible remains the most published, most quoted, most translated, and most influential book in the history of mankind.
Course Materials
Accessible from the net and instructor.
Grading Policy
Grading system will be as follows:
All Readings, Quizzes, and Activity Assignments will count for 100% of grade. Test grades will be calculated as follows: 90 - 100 = A; 80 - 89 = B; 70 - 79 = C; Scores below 70 will require student to re-taken exam. Writing assignments will be rated according to the content and how it relates to topic under discussion. When asked for your personal opinion or feelings about a given subject, answering as specifically as possible will result in high grades. Vagueness in expressing yourself is strongly discouraged. What the instructor will be looking for is specificity and context.
You can work at your own pace!
Course Disclaimer
The instructor have provided answers consistent with her belief system and based upon an eclectic theological perspective. The content is not intended to persuade, but rather to motivate serious contemplation on Biblical and theological issues and to encourage further inquiry.
