Biblical Perspectives
Instructor:
Trey Cole
Description:
This course will equip students to find biblical perspectives on challenging issues that all believers are faced with. Students will observe these issues from both a secular and biblical worldview enabling them to understand differing perspectives and better equip them to answer questions that will range from political, ethical, and historical in nature.
Requirements:
Students are expected to come to class ready participate respectfully and in an understanding way that honors Christ and seeks to understand the Bible’s stance on various issues. When the instructor ends the conversation or changes the topic, students are expected to end the conversation. Students who cannot do this will be asked to step outside for a moment, regain their composure, and return to class. Students may not leave the classroom unless asked to do so or given permission by the instructor.
Prerequisites:
None
Grades:
Reflection Papers – 40%
Book Report Choice – 10%
Book Report – 20%
Reading Report – 20%
Participation – 10%
Upon completion of this course, a student will earn 0.5 bible credit.
Level of Parental Involvement
M,W,F work
High School:
5 hours independently per day, 1 hour working with a parent per day
Texts:
Young, David. Grand Illusion. Renew Publications, 2019
Childers, Alisa. Another Gospel? Carol Stream: Tyndale, 2020.
Optional Texts (Must choose at least 1): Each student will choose at least one of the following books and write a 3-page book report on it. Some of these books are academic, while some are more devotional. This is not an endorsement of any of the following books. Other books not listed may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis at the teacher’s digression. Length will vary by book.
Hays, J. Daniels. From Every People and Nation. Westmont: IVP Academic, 2003.
Andrews, Edward D. The 1946 Project. Cambridge: Christian Publishing House, 2021.
Allison, Gregg. Embodied. Ada: Baker Books, 2021.
McDowell, Sean. A Rebel’s Manifesto. Carol Stream: Tyndale, 2022.
Supplies:
- Bible (Paper Copy)
- Basic School Supplies
Other Requirements:
Schedule of homework will be on the syllabus that is given before the beginning of the semester.