Bible 10 Course Outline 2015-2016
Course Goals and Objectives:
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To actively participate in the unfolding drama of redemption and salvation.
To develop a deep love and appreciation for the Bible.
To understand how the Bible came from God to us (particularly the New Testament).
To understand the New Testament era was shaped by the intertestamental period and
the rise and fall of empires
To understand the context and development of the early church, and which people and
places were instrumental in its establishment.
To know and understand the history of the church to the present day, including the issues
the church has struggled with historically.
To know and understand what cults are and how they differ from Christianity
To know and understand the major differences and similarities in some church
denominations.
Topics for Grade 10 Bible
1. Minor Prophets (2-3 weeks)
2. Acts/Early Church-reformation (12 weeks)
3. Church History Reformation to present day (8 weeks)
4. Denominations: a comparison (6 weeks)
5. Cults (2 weeks)
6. Present day living ( 4 weeks)
Timeline
September: Minor prophets: a survey of the Bible’s minor prophets.
Activities: Amos: a more in depth study. Nahum/Zephaniah assignment
October-February: Church History (Acts-present day)
Learning Activities: (may not be in order!)
Readings/discussion: virtual and paper based
Creating of timeline (as a class on the wall--ongoing throughout the 20 week study of
church history)
Several small research and present assignments: format open, but findings will be
presented to classmates:
research and present:: martyrs throughout the ages including the early church
research and present: famous thinkers/theologians from the early church: ie.
Ignatius, Iraneus, Polycarp, Origen, Justin, Terteullian, Cyprian,Augustine,
Aquinas, etc
research and present: reformers and their contributions:(Luther, Zwingli, Knox,
Calvin, etc)
Read a novel (from YWAM series “Christians Heros then and Now”) and present an
autobiography of your selected person.
DVDs: Luther, Peace Child, Bonehoeffer, Through the Gates of Splendor, Amazing
Grace, various other possibilities as time permits
March-April: Denominations: a comparison
Activities:
Readings (newspaper series)
Guest speakers/pastors from various denominations in town to come in as available
assignment: create a chart comparing and contrasting several major denominations,
being sure to include denomination you are personally part of (if applicable)
April-May: Cults
Activities:
Defining a cult, examining some historical examples of cults (ie. Jonestown, Waco)
Current day cults (ie. Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons): How do these two in particular
differ from Christianity?
Being alert for cult-like behaviours: how to identify a cult
May-June: The present day
Activities:
Gaining an understanding of the culture we live in and how to hang onto God’s reality
through a study and discussion of the book “The Trouble with Paris” by Mark
Sayers….and if time, “Counterfeit Gods” by Keller.
Throughout: during all three terms, the book “Fallacy Detectives” will serve as a source for
encouraging critical thinking.
Overall Evaluation:
For 2015-2016, Bible 10 and the final exam are divided into 2 terms of equal weight.
Assessment
1.Reading: quizzes to ensure readings were completed
2. Journal/Personal response: 5-10 minute in class written response to the day's lesson.
3. Class discussions
4. Research projects/presentations/assignments (both individual and group)
5. Final exam: Will encompass the content covered over the entire course from SeptemberJune. The format is to be determined. There is a possibility that a final project may be done in
lieu of the exam. This project may be a presentation/culmination of previous projects presented
to classmates. This is to be decided, so hang on to your work all year!!
Breakdown of Marks:
Term 1:
40%
Term 2
40%
Final Exam:
20%
The following are required at each Bible Class:
1. Bible
2. Pens, pencils, erasers, etc, etc
3. Binder with lined and blank paper
4. All homework completed by the beginning of the class.
5. A good attitude and a willingness to learn.
6. Any handouts/books/readings, etc that were given out (to be stored in the binder)
7. Tech devices (ie. phones, laptops, ipad, etc) will be permitted, but used only with teacher
permission for specific tasks/assignments. When not in use, all students will be required
to leave their devices with me until needed. If any problems arise surrounding the use of
tech devices, the rules may change without notice. All users of tech devices are expected
to abide the BVCS acceptable use policy.
Sources/Resources
(feel free to order these for your personal library at home...well worth it!):
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The Bible
The Christians (The Christian History project: series of 12 books)
Church History Made Easy (Rose Haven Publishing)
To All Generations (Church History)
Christian Heroes Then and Now (series of individual biographies, YWAM)
The Trouble with Paris (Mark Sayers)
Counterfeit Gods (Tim Keller)
The Reason for God (Tim Keller)
Sticky Faith (Kara E. Powell, Brad Griffin, and Cheryl Crawford)
Christian Counterculture (John R.W. Stott)
The Fallacy Detectives (Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn)
The Drama of Scriptue/The True Story of the Whole World (Mike Goheen)
Numerous other sources, in print and/or online (to be updated!)
Transforming Vision (Brian Walsh and J. Richard Middleton)
Guest Pastors, Missionaries as available