This week in Freshmen Bible...
Hello! It's been some time since we sent out an update about Bible class. While I was away on paternity leave, students finished up their study of the Old Testament and moved into the New Testament. We looked especially at the parables of Jesus, the Holy Spirit and Paul's journeys in Acts, the structure of New Testament letters, and how to read and interpret apocalyptic literature (Revelation).
All throughout the year, students have been especially encouraged and challenged to read their Bibles IN CONTEXT, including both literary and historical. One of the main goals of this semester has been to get students to try to imagine themselves in the ancient world of the biblical authors and audience, so that they can begin to meet and understand the bible on its own terms.
Assignments
(The following will include all assignments that were due while I was away):
Daily Find the Point Exercises (participation)- in class (biblical reading and response)
King Saul to the Exile Quiz- April 15th
Character Profile (project)- April 15th
Researching Jewish Groups (homework)- April 16th
Exploring the Parables of Jesus (project)- April 28th
Intertestamental/Gospels Quiz- April 28th
Researching Greco-Roman Culture (homework)- April 29th
New Testament Letter Structure (homework)- May 6th
Acts to Revelation Quiz- May 9th
Up Next...
The only thing we really have left is our final exam! This will be taken on Canvas during exam week and will be a mix of multiple choice and short answer questions. Students will be given a study guide early next week (hard copy and on Canvas), and we will spend all of next week reviewing for the exam in class. If students engage during our in-class review, and review their study guide, they should be more than prepared for the exam.