1. BT101 Introduction to Bible Study Spring 2012 Rev. Dr. David F. Smith 2.

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BT101Introduction to Bible

StudySpring 2012Spring 2012

Rev. Dr. David F. SmithRev. Dr. David F. Smith2

Information Cards

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Information CardsFull Name (& Preferred Name)

Hometown:

•Address / Phone

BBC Campus Info:

•Res Hall (or off-campus address)

•Cell # & Email

Major / Minor

Church Affiliation:

Activities / Hobbies / Special Interest/Sports / Musical interests / etc.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

1. To increase our awareness of the presuppositions which we often unknowingly bring to our study of the Bible.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

2. To observe the literary structure of passages and books as a whole.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

3. To apply principles of detailed observation to a sentence, paragraph, or an entire book of the Bible.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

4. To determine word meanings within their literary context.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

5. To understand the role of literary, historical, and cultural context in interpretation.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

6. To grasp the importance of recognizing the various genres in the Bible.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

7. To interpret and apply texts to contemporary life situations.

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Course Objectives:

Together we will seek to:

8. To be transformed by your encounter with God’s Word.

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Text Books:

J. Scott Duvall & J. Daniel Hays, Grasping God’s Word

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Text Books:

Holy Bible

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Word about Translations

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Class Requirements:

1. Reading (10% of Grade)

•Read and complete assignments for each chapter in Grasping God’s Word. •Additional reading assignments will be given to supplement the assigned text.

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Class Requirements:

2. Quizzes (10% of Grade)

•Approx 6-8 quizzes.•Assume a quiz will be given each time reading in a new chapter is due.

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Class Requirements:

3. Research Project(s)

(60% of grade or 600 points total)•Observational Project: (150 points) •Interpretation Project: (200points) •Final Exegesis Project: (250 points)

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Class Requirements:

4. Exams (20% of grade or 200 points)

•Mid-term:

•Final:

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Class Requirements:

5. Class Participation

Class attendance will be taken regularly. Grace will be bestowed upon you for the first two (2) absences.

After that, each miss will carry a penalty of 2% (20 points) off the final grade, unless excused by a doctor or the Dean.

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Class Requirements:

A final note about assignment due dates. The work is due at class time on the date assigned. There will be an automatic ten percent (10%) reduction for each day the work is late (not class period). In the upper right-hand corner of each assignment, write your name, the date due, and the date you turned it in!

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Grading Scale:Point Value

Letter Grade

Point Value

Letter Grade

1000-950 A 769-730 C

949-900 A- 729-700 C-

899-870 B+ 699-670 D+

869-830 B 669-600 D

829-800 B-599-

belowF

799-770 C+22

Office:My office phone is 677-2248.

My email: [email protected]

My Web site is www.DFSmith.com

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Office:

My office phone is 506.432.4406

My email: [email protected]

My Web site is www.DFSmith.com