Apologetics (fall) / Hermeneutics (spring)
(Advanced Bible)
Class size:
minimum 6, maximum 16
Additional fees:
None
Class time: (Meets once/week)
(Tues-4) 1:30-2:50
Pre-requisites for class:
None
Graduation requirement:
1 Elective or Social Studies
(*see description)
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Course Description - Apologetics
This high school apologetics course will equip your student with foundational knowledge for defending their faith. They will understand why apologetics is Biblical, important, and helpful when answering some of the most difficult questions of our day. As your student readies to move into the greater world, this course will help build a foundation for using both head and heart when they are challenged to give an answer for the hope they have.
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Course Objectives
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Establish a high view of God, His Word, and the Truth
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Understand what apologetics is, why we do it, and how to use it wisely
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Understand worldview and how it applies to apologetics
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Provide tactics that are useful when engaging with objections to the Christian faith
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Provide a framework of how to reason and think when handling some of the more difficult arguments for/against Christianity
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Understand that apologetics is Biblical, but not a weapon. We pattern our lives after Jesus with grace and truth.
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Learn about some of the important apologists of the past
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Provide an introduction to historical Christian beliefs dating back to the church fathers
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Provide a basic overview of the major world religions
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Required Books & Materials
Bible
A paper copy of one of the following complete translations: ESV, NLT, or NIV
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*No digital Bible
APOLOGETICS
Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
by Gregory Koukl
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ISBN 978-0-310-10146-8
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1.5” 3-ring binder, s w loose leaf paper, -or- 2 subject spiral or loose leaf paper for notes
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Pens/pencils
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Course Description - Hermeneutics
This high school hermeneutics course will equip your student with foundational knowledge for studying and interpreting the Bible. They will understand why hermeneutics is important when approaching this ancient and sacred text. As your student prepares to move into the greater world, this course will help build a foundation for using both head and heart when studying scripture, and will equip them with tools and strategies to understand the intended meaning of a text so they can grow faithfully in the knowledge of God’s word.
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Course Objectives
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Establish a high view of God, His Word, and the Truth
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Understand what hermeneutics is and why it is important
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Have a working knowledge of the methods of interpretation
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Learn the basics of general hermeneutics which include how to study context, grammar, semantics, culture, and history around the biblical text
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Provide a framework of how to reason and think about the Bible as literature which includes a variety of genres, authors, and concepts
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Classwork / Homework
The class will consist of lectures using slides, videos, note-taking practices, and will include group activities.
Students will complete minimal homework that reinforces the lesson. Students will be required to know how to write well-written essays and there will be grading rubrics for these assignments.
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Weekly time commitment: less than 1-2 hours/week
This course could be used as either a social studies unit credit (i.e. History of religion or world religion) or 2 elective credits of the same.