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This course, led by Rev. Dr. David F. Smith, aims to deepen participants' understanding of biblical study through various objectives. We will explore our presuppositions, literary structures, and word meanings within texts, considering historical and cultural contexts. Key projects will include observational, interpretation, and exegesis assignments, alongside quizzes and participation for graded assessment. The course emphasizes the transformational encounter with God’s Word, encouraging active engagement with scripture for contemporary life applications.
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BT101Introduction to Bible Study Spring 2012 Rev. Dr. David F. Smith
Information Cards • Full Name (& Preferred Name) • Hometown: • Address / Phone • BBC Campus Info: • Res Hall (or off-campus address) • Cell # & Email • Major / Minor • Church Affiliation: • Activities / Hobbies / Special Interest/Sports / Musical interests / etc.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 1. To increase our awareness of the presuppositions which we often unknowingly bring to our study of the Bible.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 2. To observe the literary structure of passages and books as a whole.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 3. To apply principles of detailed observation to a sentence, paragraph, or an entire book of the Bible.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 4. To determine word meanings within their literary context.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 5. To understand the role of literary, historical, and cultural context in interpretation.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 6. To grasp the importance of recognizing the various genres in the Bible.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 7. To interpret and apply texts to contemporary life situations.
Course Objectives: Together we will seek to: 8. To be transformed by your encounter with God’s Word.
Text Books: J. Scott Duvall & J. Daniel Hays, Grasping God’s Word
Text Books: Holy Bible
Class Requirements: • 1. Reading(10% of Grade) • •Read and complete assignments for each chapter in Grasping God’s Word. • •Additional reading assignments will be given to supplement the assigned text.
Class Requirements: • 2. Quizzes(10% of Grade) • Approx 6-8 quizzes. • Assume a quiz will be given each time reading in a new chapter is due.
Class Requirements: 3. Research Project(s)(60% of grade or 600 points total) •Observational Project: (150 points) •Interpretation Project: (200points) •Final Exegesis Project: (250 points)
Class Requirements: • 4. Exams (20% of grade or 200 points) • Mid-term: • Final:
Class Requirements: 5. Class Participation Class attendance will be taken regularly. Grace will be bestowed upon you for the first two (2) absences. After that, each miss will carry a penalty of 2% (20 points) off the final grade, unless excused by a doctor or the Dean.
Class Requirements: A final note about assignment due dates. The work is due at class time on the date assigned. There will be an automatic ten percent (10%) reduction for each day the work is late (not class period). In the upper right-hand corner of each assignment, write your name, the date due, and the date you turned it in!
Office: My office phone is 677-2248. My email: Dave.Smith@IndWes.edu My Web site is www.DFSmith.com Office: My office phone is 506.432.4406 My email: SmithD@Kingswood.edu My Web site is www.DFSmith.com
