Biblical Explorations is an engaging introduction to the Bible as religious literature and as a faith document for Christians. Various biblical stories and characters will be explored both in their original historical and cultural context as well as in their relationship to the overarching metanarrative of the Bible. Students will also be encouraged to reflect on the nature of spirituality, especially in relationship to their own worldview and personal development.
Students will:
- Explore the origins of the biblical text
- Critically read biblical text in its original historical context
- Examine the diverse genres of the biblical text
- Analyze characters and stories as they relate to the biblical metanarrative
- Understand the historicity of Jesus and early development of Christianity
- Reflect upon key questions that relate to spiritual identity and the search for meaning
Assessment will be based on meaningful participation in class, thoughtful completion of all assignments, and articulating a personal understanding of the Bible’s purpose and message.
“I took this class in the Summer course with [teacher], and it was great! It was not hyper-focused on solely the physical Bible texts, but also other avenues of exploring Christianity's roots and lessons. As a non-Christian, it was such an insightful course and I felt it contributed greatly to my understanding of religion and spirituality.”
- Anonymous