Biblical Studies
“A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” Theodore Roosevelt
OVERVIEW
In Year 7 Biblical Studies, students complete two units of work; The Bible: The Big Picture and Heroes of the Faith. These foundational studies are designed to help students master the Bible’s storyline and the significant events and developments that occur within it.
AIMS
- To develop a love and appreciation for God’s Word
- To help students master the Bible’s storyline
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to be able to engage in a deeper study of the Bible
- To teach students how to identify and explain the significance of the major events in the historical storyline of the Bible
- To introduce students to the reality that all of God’s revelation points to Christ
- To help students have a thorough knowledge of the book of Genesis and the foundational place that it has in God’s revelation to us
- To build the discipline of Bible reading in the life of the student
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Semester One: ‘The Bible: The Big Picture’
- Semester Two: ‘Heroes of the Faith’
TIME ALLOCATION
REQUIREMENTS
- Any full translation of the Bible
ASSESSMENT
- Bible Reading Plans
- Research Assignments
- Oral Presentations
- Tests
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” Romans 10:17
