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Family & National History in the Hebrew Bible

From 10/24/2011	To 10/30/2011
Content The story of Ruth, ancestor of Jesus. En route to Kingship - the books of I & II Samuel. God's call to Samuel - a sense of vocation. David & Goliath. David's becoming King. The Messianic Promise to the House of David. Themes: Courage, Calling, Friendship, Future Hope. Seasonal themes for Hannukah & Christmas.
Skills Critical reading/understanding of the Bible narratives. Role playing.
Resources Hebrew Scriptures texts. Film: "King David"
Instructional Strategies Lecture. In-class reading & discussion. Role playing. Group work.
Assessment Class participation. Skits (written/performed). Quiz/Test instruments.
Outcomes Understanding of the critical role played by special women in Israel's history. Appreciation of the notion of a calling/vocation (e.g., Samuel, David). Understanding of the importance of the idea of a Messiah.

From

10/24/2011

To

10/30/2011

Content

The story of Ruth, ancestor of Jesus.
En route to Kingship - the books of I & II Samuel.
God's call to Samuel - a sense of vocation.
David & Goliath.
David's becoming King.
The Messianic Promise to the House of David.
Themes: Courage, Calling, Friendship, Future Hope.
Seasonal themes for Hannukah & Christmas.

Skills

Critical reading/understanding of the Bible narratives.
Role playing.

Resources

Hebrew Scriptures texts.
Film: "King David"

Instructional Strategies

Lecture.
In-class reading & discussion.
Role playing.
Group work.

Assessment

Class participation.
Skits (written/performed).
Quiz/Test instruments.

Outcomes

Understanding of the critical role played by special women in Israel's history.
Appreciation of the notion of a calling/vocation (e.g., Samuel, David).
Understanding of the importance of the idea of a Messiah.