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Bible 12
One semester includes a study of the gospel of Mark and I & II Peter and brief
study of Biblical principles of the Christian family and home. The purpose of this course is to
prepare seniors for life after high school by giving them hands on study of God's word, striking a
balance between learning content and discussing personal application. Students are required to
do supplemental readings and prepare a devotional for one class period during the semester One
semester includes a study on the book of Hebrews. A brief overview of Christian leadership is
also covered. Our study of Hebrews encourages students to persevere in the midst of trials and
tests. Emphasis is placed on faith, becoming mature in Christ, the superiority of Christ's
sacrifice and his high priestly office. Memory work is taken from selected passages from the
book of James. Students are required to do supplemental readings and prepare a devotional for
one class period during the semester.
Bible 11
The first two thirds of the year consists of a study of God and his relationship to
man. This includes the study of the character of God, evidences of a true Christian, Bible
interpretation, prayer, Christian ethics and the books of Ruth, Esther and Jonah. Students will
gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of the true God as well as the responsibilities of the
Christian in order to have a deeper relationship with God. The last third of the year is devoted to
the area of apologetics. By means of this study, students will comprehend ways of
communicating the Christian faith to modern man.
Bible 10
The study of the Acts of the Apostles and the letters of Paul from Romans to
Titus. The main objective is to learn about God's purposes for his church and his provision of
the Holy Spirit, so that student's might become pleasing followers of Christ, building up the local
fellowship of believers and witnessing effectively in their generation.
Bible 9
The study of Old Testament poetry from Job to Ecclesiastes and of the writings of
John, his gospel, three letters and Revelation. A major objective is to demonstrate the
sovereignty of God and encourage personal daily trust in him based on the death and resurrection
of his son Jesus Christ.
Bible 8
The first three weeks of the year consist of a study of heaven, hell and salvation.
The remainder of the year is devoted to a study of the Old Testament historical books from I
Samuel to Nehemiah. By becoming familiar with the historical books of the Old Testament,
students will be able to recognize how God works in the lives of men and women in order to
fulfill his plan of redemption.
Bible 7
This course begins by introducing the student to the miraculous way in which
God has used various materials, methods and martyrs to write, translate and preserve his word
through the centuries. Students study the books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth from the Old
Testament and the books of James, I & II Peter and Jude from the New Testament. Both macro
and micro issues are studied and explored in these books, with an emphasis on application of
Biblical concepts in the students' daily lives. As a follow-up to learning about Old Testament
characters and how God used them, students read and report on a biography or autobiography of
a Christian. Students learn about the importance, benefits and methods of personal daily
devotions and are encouraged to develop this aspect of their walk. Finally, students are
introduced to the Biblical principles which define who they are in Christ and what they can
become by knowing God, trusting him, and seeking his perfect will for their lives. |
