MINOR PROPHETS BI 411 Two Credit Hours Fall 2015 Captain Wayne A. Bley Instrucr and Contact Information: Captain Wayne A. Bley Masters of Divinity, Baptist Bible School of Theology Office Location: Classroom: D-160 Office Hours: Immediately after class Mobil Number: E-mail Address: 703-965-5845 If necessary, please text me at this number; always identify yourself wayne.bley@faculty.ibcs.edu E-mail is the preferred method of communicating outside office hours. When sending an e-mail, please include BI 411 in the subject or body of the message. s may also contact the professor through their NetClassroom account. Course Location and Times Course Location IBCS Classroom: D-160 Course Days August 27 - December 15, 2015 Tuesdays and Thursdays Course Times 8:00 8:50 AM Curriculum Mapping And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Luke 2:52 TBC Vision TBC Mission IBCS Mission IBCS Program Learning Outcomes Bible and Theology IBCS Course Description To glorify God by building a New Testament Church that assists its members and other fundamental churches in the West and around the world in fulfilling the Great Commission. Exalt the Triune God through lifestyle worship; Edify believers through correct doctrine, discipleship, fellowship, and unity; Evangelize unbelievers through prayer and the proclamation of the Gospel. The mission of International Baptist College, in both its undergraduate and graduate programs, as an integral ministry of Tri-City Baptist Church, is develop graduates and Christian leaders who glorify God and demonstrate their love for God and others by living a biblical lifestyle, by obeying the Great Commission, and by championing the fundamentals of the hisric Christian faith as they serve God in their families, their local churches, the West, and the world Instill knowledge, discernment, and wisdom so that the IBCS student may be able critically read, write, and reason within a culturally and philosophically diverse society, Cultivate a genuine love for God and mankind through a dependent relationship with the Holy Spirit that demonstrates itself by living and ministering like Christ daily, Prepare disciples be theologically committed and culturally conversant while engaging, evangelizing, and educating others, and Menr God-fearing leaders by developing them mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually minister in the west and around the world A chapter by chapter study of the twelve minor prophets from a premillennial and dispensational viewpoint. The books are studied chronologically, hisrically and prophetically Page 1 of 7
Jesus Increased Luke 2:52 Bloom Relation CLO Assessment Mentally Physically Spiritually Socially Additional Information None Course Resources 1. Knowledge Recite assigned scripture memory verses 2. Comprehension Recognize and restate key concepts 3. Application Demonstrate the skill of accurate exegesis 3. Application Demonstrate the transfer of concepts real life 6. Evaluation Justify theological consistency and cultural discernment Resource Professor Self and Others Professor Required Resources Feinberg, Charles L. The Minor Prophets. Chicago: Moody Press, 1990. Recommended Resources: Boice, James M. The Minor Prophets (2 vols.). Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2006. LOGOS Bible Software Increase ease of recall of Bible passages Increase ability recognize and differentiate key concepts Create an original, academic, and coherent exegetical paper on a designated Biblical passage. Demonstrate and apply the concepts and principles described in the Bible and textbook in your own life and then in your interaction with other believers Validate the ability compare, contrast and weigh key concepts Scripture memory verses Read the textbook Prepare (write) summaries and outlines Pass mid-term and final Read additional books/authors Complete daily assignments Conduct scholastic research Write an exegetically accurate paper Complete daily assignments Write Journal Entries Write Journal Entries Write an exegetically and culturally relevant paper s, Please Note: It is your responsibility order the required textbook(s) prior the first day of class. Please refer our Resource Page on our official IBC / IBCS website for all orders (http://asre.amazon.com/httpwwwibconl-20). Course Pre- and Co-Requisites: None Grading And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Letter Grade Numeric Grade Quality Points per credit hour A 95-100 4.00 Page 2 of 7
A- 91-94 3.66 B+ 88-90 3.33 B 84-87 3.00 B- 81-83 2.66 C+ 78-80 2.33 C 74-77 2.00 C- 71-73 1.66 D+ 68-70 1.33 D 64-67 1.00 D- 61-63.66 F 0-60.00 I (Incomplete).00 W (Withdrew).00 P (Passed).00 WP Withdrawal with a passing grade WF Withdrawal with a failing grade Course Assessments and/or Assignments But strong meat belongeth them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised discern both good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 All information regarding course requirements and course evaluations may be found on individual student s NetClassroom Accounts. It is the student s responsibility track, submit, and understand these according the professor s instruction. NetClassroom Designation Assessment / Assignment Details Value in % Textbook Reading: Each student is required complete reading assignments in the textbook: The TR Minor Prophets by Charles L. Feinberg. Read the assigned passages from the textbook in accordance with the class schedule. Textbook Reading Reports: Each student will complete a summary of each assigned reading (see class schedule). These reports should: 1) state the assigned text or other reading that has been completed, 2) be at least a one page assessment of the reading, include an introduction, a 15% TRR minimum of 3 key observations and a conclusion. 3) These reports shall be submitted using the Observations Template in the Course Documents. 4) Each report will be graded based on the Writing Rubric, as discussed in class. 5) The Writing Rubric is be attached each report. 6) These reports are due on the date specified in NetClassroom. 7) Late penalties apply see below. Bible Reading: Each student is required complete the Bible reading assignments in the following manner: read each of the Minor Prophets discussed in this course (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, BR Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi), in one sitting. The reading must be done from the King James Version. Read the assigned Bible passages in accordance with the class schedule. Bible Reading, Logbook s: As each book is read, record thoughts, observations, questions, truths, personal applications, etc. These ideas are be collected as a Logbook. A minimum of 15 entries 15% BRR per book is required. The entries shall be used create an outline of the book that would serve as the basis for teaching or preaching. Each Report is be submitted via NetClassroom on the date specified in NetClassroom. A sample template for this report is in the course documents. SM Scripture Memory: Verses will be tested on a quiz. Verses are listed in the class schedule. 5% Page 3 of 7
EP EPR CPOA WJE EXAMS Exegetical Paper: 1) Each student will submit an 8-10 page exegetical paper based on one of the Minor Prophets. Topics will be discussed and assigned in class. 2) The process of writing this paper will include the optional submission of a draft outline of the paper, a draft bibliography, and the final paper. 3) Each submission will be submitted via NetClassroom based on the class schedule below. 4) Each submission will be graded based on the Writing Rubric, as discussed in class. 5) The Writing Rubric is be attached the final paper. 6) The professor will not accept this project past the assigned due date. Exegetical Paper Reading: Each student shall read a minimum of 300 additional pages in conjunction with the writing of the exegetical paper. NOTE: This reading shall be reported as an annotated bibliography in the final paper. The annotated bibliography details will be discussed in class. Class Participation: Each student is expected come class ready engage in discussion related the weekly readings. Class participation constitutes the heart of the course, and is extremely important. Spoken grammar, syntax and vocabulary are of this grade. Weekly Journal Entry: 1) The weekly journal entries should be a record of the application of observations, worldview and/or lifestyle changes. 2) Each journal entry should be not more than one page in length. 3) Each submission will be graded based on the Writing Rubric, as discussed in class. 4) The Writing Rubric does NOT need be attached this assignment. 6) This report is due at midnight, each week, on Monday, via NetClassroom. Mid-term: The Mid-term will cover Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea and Micah. Grammar, syntax, spelling and vocabulary are of the grade on each exam. Final Exam: The final exam will cover Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Grammar, syntax, spelling and vocabulary are of this grade. 25% AFP = Application Forum Presentation AP = Application Paper APR = Application Paper Reading APRR = Application Paper Reading Report AR = Additional Reading ARR = Additional Reading Report BR = Bible Reading BRR = Bible Reading Report CP = Capsne Project CPOA = Class Participation or Activities DA = Daily Assignment DEV = Devotional EP = Exegetical Paper EPR = Exegetical Paper Reading EPRR = Exegetical Paper Reading Report EXAM = Mid-term or Final Exam LR = Listening Reports OP = Oral Presentation QUIZ = Quiz RP = Research Project RPR = Research Project Reading RPRR = Research Project Reading Report SLQ = Songleading Quiz SM = Scripture Memory TR = Textbook Reading TRR = Textbook Reading Report UT = Unit Tests WA = Weekly Assignment WJE = Weekly Journal Entry Writing Guide Papers in this course must be written according Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition and supplemented by The Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Handbook of Style. IBCS has obtained permission use the Purdue Online Writing Lab as our template. Instructions and a through sample paper may be obtained by following these links: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/01/. The Supplement for the SBL Handbook is available at: http://www.sbl-site.org/assets/pdfs/pubs/sblhssupp2015-02.pdf The Writing Rubric is intended enhance coherence, precision and accuracy. All grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors will be penalized per the Rubric. Academic Expectations This is a two-credit-hour, senior level course; therefore, over the course of the semester, each student may expect receive a minimum of 1500 minutes of direct instruction from the professor. The student may also expect contribute a minimum of 30-60 hours of homework the professor. The course will be taught in a lecture style but will utilize individual tasks (daily assignments, textbook reading, chapter summaries, and an exegetical paper). s are expected participate in all assignments. Each student should come prepared take notes, interact, be prepared for scheduled tests, and think through the various discussions of the day. Page 4 of 7
Attendance s who are tardy class may receive demerits. Being tardy three times will equal one absence. Being tardy class by more than fifteen minutes will be considered an absence. All students are permitted one excused absence for each credit hour associated with the course. For example, if a course is a 2 credit hour course each student has 2 excused absences for the semester. Any absence beyond these is an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences due illness, a death in one s family, or the like may be designated as excused by the Academic Dean. Written requests for this designation, accompanied by documentation such as a docr s note, may be submitted the Academic Dean. Each unexcused absence will reduce the student s final course grade by 2%. Being absent 25% or more of any class during the course of the semester will result in the loss of credit for the course. Electronic Usage There will be no communication with those outside of the classroom, nor will there be any unrelated searches conducted during class. Violation of this understanding will result in an absence recorded for that class period. Repeated violation will result in further disciplinary action(s). Submitting Assignments The professor will primarily use NetClassroom for assignment management. Please consult the rest of the syllabus and his direct instruction regarding how submit assignments. Plagiarism Neither shalt thou steal. Deuteronomy 5:19 As per the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, ("Plagiarize." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 29 July 2014. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize): PLAGIARISM is: steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own, the use (another's production) without crediting the source commit literary theft, present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. The practice of plagiarism is not be lerated; therefore, all students must, produce original work, cite all sources, and walk in integrity as it pertains their scholastic ability. If a student s work is found be not their own it will receive 0% credit and additional academic penalties will apply. Late Work Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Unless otherwise stated, all assignments (papers, projects, reading reports, etc.) are due as specified in NetClassroom. All papers are be submitted electronically via NetClassroom. Assignments handed in hardcopy form the professor or e-mailed the professor will not be accepted. Late work will be penalized. For every 24 hours an assignment is late the overall grade of that assignment will be reduced by. Assignments that are late by 120+ hours (approximately 5 days) will be given a 0%. Any work missed because of an absence must be submitted immediately upon the student s return class. The instrucr is under no obligation accept any late work. The instrucr may alter due dates at his/her discretion. Bibliography Resources are in bold indicate primary recommendations by the professor Archer, Gleason, L. Jr. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction. Rev. ed. Chicago: Moody, 1996. Geisler, Norman L. A Popular Survey of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1977. Page 5 of 7
Harrison, Roland K. Introduction the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1979. Hays, Daniel J. and Tremper Longman III, ed. The Message of the Prophets. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010. Hill, Andrew E. and John H. Waln. A Survey of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1991. Ironside, H.A. Minor Prophets. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1909. Jensen, Irving L. Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament. Chicago: Moody, 1978. Pfeiffer, Charles F. Old Testament Hisry. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1977. Thomas, D. Winn, ed. Documents from Old Testament Times. London: Thomas Nelson, 1958. Wood, Leon. The Prophets of Israel. Schaumburg, Illinois: Regular Baptist Press, 1979. Please Note Disclaimer: The instrucr reserves the right alter the course schedule or assignments at his or her discretion. COURSE SCHEDULE So teach us number our days, that we may apply our hearts un wisdom. Psalm 90:12 The course will tentatively follow the schedule listed below. The instrucr reserves the right alter the assignments, the course content, and due dates as necessary. Date Lecture Topic or Quiz/Test Assignments 8/27/2015 Course Syllabus, Introduction, and Overview Introduction Prophecy and the Minor Prophets Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 7 Obadiah: Doom Upon Edom Reading/Writing: Obadiah Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Obadiah 3 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 9/01/2015 Obadiah Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 5 Joel: The Day of the Lord 9/03/2015 Obadiah Quiz: Obadiah Memory Verse - Reading/Writing: Joel Bible Reading, Logbook and Outline Report Memory Verses: Joel 2:13 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 9/08/2015 Joel Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 8 Jonah: God s Love for All Nations 9/10/2015 Joel Quiz: Joel Memory Verse Reading/Writing: Jonah Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Jonah 3:9 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 9/15/2015 Jonah Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 6 Amos: The Righteousness of God 9/17/2015 Jonah Quiz: Jonah Memory Verse Reading/Writing: Amos Bible Reading, Logbook Paper Topic Discussion Memory Verses: Amos 2:6 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 9/22/2015 Amos Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 1 & 2 Hosea 9/24/2015 Amos Quiz: Amos Memory Verse Reading/Writing: Hosea Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Hosea 6:6 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 9/29/2015 Hosea Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 3 & 4 Hosea 10/01/2015 Hosea Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 10/06/2015 FALL SEMINAR NO CLASS 10/08/2015 FALL SEMINAR NO CLASS Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 9 Micah: Wrath upon Samaria and Jerusalem Page 6 of 7
10/13/2015 Hosea Quiz: Hosea Memory Verse Writing: Weekly Journal Entry Reading/Writing: Micah Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Micah 6:8 10/15/2015 Micah Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 10/20/2015 Micah Quiz: Micah Memory Verse 10/22/2015 Mid-term - comprehensive Reading/Writing: Nahum Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Nahum 1:7 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 10/27/2015 Nahum Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 12 Zephaniah: The Day of the Lord 10/29/2015 Nahum Quiz: Nahum Memory Verse Reading/Writing: Zephaniah Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Zephaniah 3:17 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 11/03/2015 Zephaniah Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 11 Habakkuk: Problems of Faith 11/05/2015 Zephaniah Quiz: Zephaniah Memory Verse Reading/Writing: Habakkuk Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Habakkuk 1:13 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 11/10/2015 Habakkuk Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 13 Haggai: Rebuilding the Temple 11/12/2015 Habakkuk Quiz: Habakkuk Memory Verse Reading/Writing: Haggai Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Haggai 1:7 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 11/17/2015 Haggai Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 15 &16 Zechariah 11/19/2015 Haggai Quiz: Haggai Memory Verse Reading/Writing: Zechariah Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Zechariah 1:6 Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 11/24/2015 Zechariah Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 17 &18 Zechariah 11/26/2015 THANKSGIVING NO CLASS Reading/Writing: Feinberg Ch 14 Malachi Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 12/01/2015 Zechariah Reading/Writing: Malachi Bible Reading, Logbook Memory Verses: Malachi 4:1 12/03/2015 Zechariah Quiz: Zechariah Memory Verse Draft Paper Outline & Bibliography (optional) DUE Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 12/08/2015 Malachi 12/10/2015 Malachi Final Exegetical Paper DUE Quiz: Malachi Memory Verse Writing: Weekly Journal Entry 12/15/2015 FINAL EXAM WEEK Page 7 of 7