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Holy Cross Whitestone Sunday School C. Mouzakitis, Instructor

Introduction to Biblical Concepts
Course Syllabus
UNIT ONE Reading the Bible & Early Ages of Man
Class #1
Aim: Introduction to the Bible – Studying the Bible
Reading: “Origins of the Bible”
“Understanding Bible Formatting” -Scavenger Hunt Activity

Class #2
Aim: Introduction to Genesis – Creation – Adam & Eve
Reading: Genesis 1-2

Class #3
Aim: Fall of Man – Cain & Abel
Reading: Genesis 3-4:16

Class #4
Aim: Descendants of Adam
Reading: Genesis 4:17-5:32

Class #5
Aim: Human Wickedness – Noah & the Flood
Reading: Genesis 6-8

Class #6
Aim: Tower of Babylon – Descendants of Noah
Reading: Genesis 11:1-11:9 Genesis 9:18-10:32 Genesis 11:10-11:26

Class #7
Aim: God Tests Abraham – Review for Exam
Reading: Genesis 22:1-22:19

Class #8
Exam: UNIT ONE

UNIT TWO The Birth of Christ & The Birth of John the Baptist
Class #9
Aim: Announcing the Births of Christ & John the Baptist
Reading: Luke 1:5-1:45

Class #10
Aim: The Birth of John the Baptist – Zechariah’s Prophecy
Reading: Luke 1:57-1:80

Class #11
Aim: Birth of Christ – Visitors of the East – Jesus in the Temple
Reading: Luke 2:1-2:52 Matthew 2:1-2:12

Class #12
Exam: UNIT TWO
UNIT THREE Jesus Begins Preaching & Jesus Chooses His Disciples
Class #13
Aim: The Temptation of Jesus
Reading: Matthew 4:1-4:11 Luke 4:1-4:13

Class #14
Aim: Jesus Chooses His Disciples
Reading: Mark 1:14-1:19 “Choosing His Disciples” (Handout)

Class #15
Aim: The Prestige of Jesus Increases – Geography of Palestine
Reading: Luke 4:14-4:15 “Palestine during Jesus” (Handout)

Class #16
Exam: UNIT THREE

UNIT FOUR The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Class #17
Aim: The Miracles of Jesus
Reading: “A Collection of Miracles” (Handout)

Class #18
Aim: The Parables of Jesus
Reading: “A Collection of Parables” (Handout)

Class #19
Aim: The Last Week of Our Lord
Reading: “Understanding His Last Week” (Handout)

Class #20
Aim: The Crucifixion of Jesus
Reading: “Understanding His Last Week” (Handout)

Class #21
Exam: UNIT FOUR

UNIT FIVE The Prophecy of the World

Class #22
Aim: The End of the World According to “Revelation”
Reading: “Revelation’s Portrayal of the End” (Handout)

Class #23
Aim: “The Four Horsemen” by Albrecht Dürer
Reading: “The Four Horsemen” (Painting)

UNIT SIX Review

Class #24 Comprehensive Review of Introduction to Biblical Concepts

Class #25 Final Examination

 Grading Policy:
Class Participation 60%
Exams/Quizzes 30%
Notebook 10%

Class Participation
• Attendance
• Behavior
• Contribution to Class Discussion

Exams/Quizzes
• 6% Unit One
• 5% Unit Two
• 5% Unit Three
• 6% Unit Four
• 8% Final Examination

Notebook
Checked During Each Exam (5 Times)
Each Check is Worth 2 points
• Organization (Neatness, Clarity, Includes all Handouts) 1½ points

• Thoroughness (Detailed, Comprehensive) ½ point