Syllabi (Latest update- September 4, 2004)
This module, the third and final module addressing biblical studies, is designed to build upon the work begun in the previous modules. Where the earlier courses examined the structure, content and themes of the Old and New Testaments, and sought to identify an underlying value system as displayed by appropriate narratives taken from the scriptures, this course is intentionally designed to develop a bridge for understanding the application of these values in life.
These applications are to be explored … (click here to download syllabi in .pdf format)
Movie review sheets
"Mere Christianity" review sheets
Discussion sheet
List of biblical readings required prior to arrival (click on link below or go here for on-line Bible)
Week 1
OT- Exodus 20:1-11; 20:22-23:13; Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25; Leviticus 19:9; Amos 5:11-15
NT- John 14:15, 21-24, 28-31a; Matthew 22:34-40; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Week 2
OT- 1 Kings 19; Ecclesiastes 1:12-18; 2:1-11; 4:4-16; 5:8 – 6:30; 9:11 – 10:11; Proverbs 2
NT- Romans 6:1-14; 1 Peter 2:13-25; Galatians 3:19-25; Ephesians 4:17-5:21
List of other readings with links
Week 1 Books and articles for your review (choose at least one)
Any Absolutes? Absolutely! by Norman L. Geisler
Morality Apart From God: Is it Possible by Ray Cotton
Week 2 Books and articles for your review (choose at least one)
Christian Counter-Culture, John R. W. Stott, Matthew 5:17-20 (pp. 69-81)
Christian Counter-Culture, John R. W. Stott, Matthew 5:3-12 & Matthew 5:13-16 (pp. 30-68)
Ethics: Pick or Choose? Ray Cotton
An Approach to Christian Ethics by Gary DeLashmutt
Measuring Morality A Comparison of Ethical System by Lou Whitworth