Find a love for God's Word with this rigorous bible study delving into deep ideas and powerful personal reflection -- discovering the historical and theological significance of the Holy Bible.
How to get the most out of Sacred Scripture, Part One with Gary Michuta:
- First, read the course details below.
- Prepare a notebook for note taking and homework.
- Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the instructor's lecture for Class One.
- Complete the Week One Activities.
- If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Powerpoint.
- Repeat until all classes are complete.
- Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.
Special Notes: This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to also register for Part Two in the spring.
Total Classes: 12
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade
Suggested Credit: 1 full semester Theology or Scripture
Instructor: Gary Michuta
Instructor Email: gmichuta@hotmail.com
Course Description: Over the course of the school year, we will analyze the 72 books of the Bible through careful reading and in-depth study together. The reading is academically rigorous and challenging. Through this challenge, students will come to understand and appreciate the beauty and depth found in Scripture. We will explore how we come to know Christ through the Old Testament as well as the New Testament.
Course Outline:
Class #1 - Introduction to OT - Inspiration, canon, interpretation, etc.
Class #2 - The Pentateuch and Joshua
Class #3 - Historical Books - Judges, Ruth, Kings, Chronicles, Tobit, Judith, Esther, 1-2 Maccabees
Class #4 - Doctrinal Books - Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
Class #5 - Doctrinal Books - Wisdom, Sirach
Class #6 - Doctrinal Books - Psalms and Song of Songs
Class #7 - Prophetical Books - Introduction to the Prophets
Class #8 - Prophetical Books - Isaiah
Class #9 - Prophetical Books - Micah, Jonah, Jeremiah
Class #10 - Prophetical Books - Lamentations, Baruch, Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk
Class #11 - Prophetical Books - Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah, Obediah, Joel
Class #12 - Review and prep for the final.
Course Materials: A Catholic Bible. Introduction to the Bible by Father John Laux (ISBN-10: 0895553961 or ISBN-13: 978-0895553966). Weekly worksheets provided free by the instructor. Optional: A prayer journal.
Homework: Daily reading. Completing a Lectio Divina worksheet each week. Weekly automated quizzes and a final. Expect to spend approximately three to five hours a week on homework.
- Teacher: Gary Michuta