
Middle School Survey of the Bible
Contact:
Carla Peluso
carla.rae.peluso@gmail.com
Course Time:
This course is offered on Tuesdays.
Students may sign up for one or both semesters.
Course Prerequisites:
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This course is open to all middle school students.
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Please speak with the tutor or a member of the Academic Affairs Committee
if you are concerned about the readiness of your student.
Course Text:
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TBA
Course Description:
An introductory course on the Bible which presents all the important themes and ties both
Old and New Testaments into one story.
The class will structured in such a way as to allow students to enroll in one or both semesters.
The first semester will focus on Old Testament and the second semester will be on the New Testament.
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Old Testament:
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Pentateuch (Genesis - Deuteronomy)
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Historical Books (Joshua - Esther)
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Poetic Books (Job - Song of Solomon)
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Major Prophets (Isaiah - Daniel)
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Minor Prophets (Hosea - Malachi)
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New Testament:
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Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John)
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Acts of the Apostles
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Epistles
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Revelation
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Course Class Time:
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Introduction to the scripture text, concepts, and history
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The majority of the class will be reading and discussion.
Course Homework Requirements:
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Homework will be some scripture reading and fill in the blank.
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Each quarter students will have a test going over books of the Bible learned,
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At the end of each Semester, there will be a visual project due based on a historial scene, geographic location, or theme we discussed. These will be presented to the whole class.
Grading:
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50% homework
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25% quarterly tests
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25% semester projects
Specific Requirements:
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Internet access is required for this course.
Course Supplies:
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Bible
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1” binder
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highlighters
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boards, markers, other craft supplies needed
for end-of-semester visual projects.