Page 9 - High School Course Catalog - 2019-20

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CORE CLASSES
THEOLOGY
Introduction to the Bible: Faith Foundations Theo0
Credit: One (1) Credit
A study of Christian living conduct expectations. The course also includes a study of overall Biblical narrative focusing on God’s plan of salvation, which provides a working knowledge of key figures, history, themes, and teachings. The study also examines basic doctrinal truths of the Christian church with an emphasis on the Christian life.
Prerequisite: None
New Testament: The Word Became Flesh Theo1
Credit: One (1) Credit
A study of the Gospel of John using the author’s “pictures” of Christ (e.g Great Physician, Servant) to reveal Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God. The course also includes foundational units examining the authority and reliability of the Bible, the birth of Christ, and the meaning of sin, grace, truth, love, and life. It concludes with the formation and growth of the New Testament church in the Book of Acts.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, passed Bible Knowledge Exam, or Course 0: Introduction to the Bible - Faith Foundations.
Old Testament: The Bible Jesus Read Theo2
Credit: One (1) Credit
A study of the Old Testament, which focuses on God’s plan of salvation rooted in human history, from Genesis to Daniel. The study also includes a survey of Psalms and Proverbs, with an overview of Old Testament worship as it foreshadows the promised Messiah.
Prerequisite: Course One: The Word Made Flesh or Course 0: Introduction to the Bible - Faith Foundations.
Christian Doctrine: Grace and Truth Theo3
Credit: One (1) Credit
A study of the foundational teachings of the Bible, which include justification, sanctification, law and gospel, heaven and hell, vocation, along with a close examination of select New Testament Epistles, such as Galatians, Thessalonians, I John.
Prerequisite: Course Two: Old Testament - The Bible Jesus Read or Course 0: Introduction to the Bible - Faith Foundations
Christian Discipleship: Prepared to Answer Theo4
Credit: One (1) Credit
2019-2020 COURSE CATALOG - HS 9