Religious Studies 25

Grade Level:

Grade 11

Summary Course Content and Activities:

Through class lesson material, group discussion, small group projects, individual projects and activities, and individual Bible study, we will attempt to reach the course goals. The Apostle Paul gives us good direction for this course when he says in Colossians 1:9-10, “We have not stopped…asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will…in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God…”

Who should be taking this course? For whom is this course designed and intended:

Anyone interested in gaining an overview of the New Testament and the major truths contained in this part of the Bible will benefit from this study. Application along with knowledge will be stressed throughout the course.

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

To help students grow in their knowledge and application of God’s truths presented in the New Testament.

Major course goals:

This course will seek to explore the New Testament books of the Bible in an overview fashion. During this exploration students will grow in their knowledge of these New Testament books.

Along with this knowledge will come an emphasis on applying this Biblical knowledge in life. This will take the form of personal application as well as being better able to equip others in works of service.

It is my desire that you learn more about the teachings in the New Testament so that you know more about Jesus Christ and his heavenly Father as found in the New Testament. Then you will be able to know him and love him more and this love will be surely seen by those you come in contact with each and every day.

Doing this will help you fulfill Matthew 5:16, where it says, “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Pre-requisite(s):

None. Religious Studies 15 preferred

Number of credits this course is worth:

Five credits

Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:

Provided by NSA:
None

Purchased by student:
Bible: widely used translation print version and access to an online version

Recommended but not required:
Bible Commentaries and other tools: many available online

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

Semester Course: Four to six hours per week are required. This includes reading the lessons and completing the assignments.

Description of student evaluations, quizzes and tests:

Students will have a mid-term and a final that will count approximately 20% of the final grade.
A final report will be worth 20% of the year’s work.
Written assignments, projects, and group discussion activities will count for the remaining 60%.

Additional activities:

Students will discuss arising issues in a discussions forum. Parents will be involved in the learning process and students will be asked to discuss elements of the course with them.

Criteria for teacher approval of and willingness to grant assignment/test extensions to students beyond the automatic extension period:

To receive an assignment and/or test extension beyond the automatic extension period, the student must have already maintained regular contact and correspondence with the teacher during the previous weeks of the school year. Along with this, the student must have a valid reason (sickness, major computer problems, etc.) for the extension that has been confirmed by the key parent. The teacher will make the decision for an extension after consulting with the key parent.

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