What is the Bible?

From

08/30/2011

To

09/04/2011

Content

-Difference between Old and New Testaments
-Navigating the Bible
-Define Oral tradition
-Define Canon
-Meaning of Salvation History
-Meaning of Religious truth
-Meaning of "Word of God"

Skills

-Note taking
-Active Listening
-Critical Reading
-Notebook orgainzation

Resources

BOOKS:
-New American Bible
-Gustin, Marilyn, Discovering God's Word: An Introduction to Scripture

Instructional Strategies

-Lectures
-Reading Assignments
-Written Assignments

Assessment

-Writing Assignments
-Test at the end of unit
-Class Participation

Outcomes

Students will:
-Be able to explain difference between Old and New Testaments
-Look up Bible references by chpater and verse
-Define Canon
-Define oral tradition
-Explain the diversity in the Bible