I. Catalog Description II. III. HEBREWS, GENERAL EPISTLES AND REVELATION An exposition of Hebrews; James; and Peter;,, and John; Jude; and Revelation, with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. ( hours) Pre-Requisite or Co-Requisite: BE0 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics Course Objectives Upon the completion of this course, students will... A. Cognitive objectives. State concisely the primary purpose(s) of each of the books studied.. Trace the argument of each book studied.. Discuss with understanding the major problem passages of these books. B. Affective Objectives Course Textbooks A. Required. Worship the Lord Jesus because of His person and work as seen in Hebrews.. Live out true religion as described by James.. Endure sufferings for righteousness sake as enjoined in Peter. 4. Defend the faith as commanded in Peter and Jude. 5. Love the Lord and walk in truth and righteousness as directed by John. 6. Live confidently knowing the ultimate victory that is ours in Christ as described by John in the Apocalypse. The Holy Bible Hiebert, An Introduction to the New Testament ( Vols in one) Walvoord, J. F. and Roy B. Zuck, Ed., The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament. Wheaton: Victor Books, 98, 985. Waters, Larry J. and Roy B. Zuck. Why, O God? Suffering and Disability in the Bible and Church. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 0. Required chapters,,, 4,. B. Supplementary Bibliography Annotated bibliographies will be posted in the modules as each book is studied. These are required textbooks because they will add value to your study of Scripture. Use a study Bible, e.g. NASB Study Bible, NIV Study Bible, ESV Study Bible, or NKJ Study Bible. No specific readings assigned in Hiebert s or The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
IV. Course Requirements A. Reading Assignments. Read Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation.. Read chapters,,, 4, and in the required textbook Why, O God? B. Video Lectures Attend the lecture video sessions in each module. C. Learning Activities. Write six (6) two () page papers on assigned problems. a. Less than two () typed pages. b. Late papers accepted but penalized 0% per day c. Grading Rubrics: Perception of the Problem: Do you understand the problem or question? Range of Solutions: Do you know various proposed answers to the problem? Bibliography: Have you read a number of sources? Have you understood them? Clarity: Are you clear and pointed in your presentation? Persuasion: Do you present a convincing case for your position? Neatness & Spelling Formatting: To facilitate the readability of all papers Conform to Turabian style. Use the Turabian Template for your two () page papers. Use a Unicode Greek or Hebrew Font.. Write a 5- to 8-page expositional paper from the Epistle to the Hebrews. Choose from one of the passages below. Explain the interpretive issue (problem), and identify the major views or solutions proposed. Explain and defend your personal view. Give special attention to the context within Hebrews, to the Old Testament teaching, and to the theological importance or significance. See the Guidelines for Expositional Papers. Expound (explain) the passage or book and its relevance to present life in view of the writer s purpose and intended meaning. Compose your paper in 5 to 8 pages
D. Interaction (typed and double-spaced). Consult at least five (5) references. Include footnotes or endnotes and bibliography. Late expositional papers will be accepted, but they will be penalized five (5) percentage points for each day they are late. a. Hebrews 6:4-6 The matter of falling away and the impossibility of renewal to repentance. Who are these people? What is their offence? OR b. Hebrews 8:6-; 9:5; and :4. What is the new covenant here? How does this relate to the new covenant promised to Israel in Jeremiah :-7? Is the church new Israel? Why or why not? OR c. Any other passage in Hebrews agreed upon by the professor and the student. Read your classmates work and interact with them about their work and yours in modules, 5, and 8. Interaction is a vital part of the online experience. Meet your classmates, discuss the class material, and develop a sense of community. E. Final Exam Take the final exam. Do not discuss the final exam questions with anyone who has already taken the exam. You will be asked to affirm that you have not done so when you take the final exam. V. Course Supplemental Information DTS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the operation of any of its programs and activities. To avoid discrimination the student is responsible for informing the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities and the course instructor of any disabling condition that will require modifications. The Presence of the Professor While the online learning environment is different than the live classroom environment, your professor is still involved and available. You can expect your professor to participate in the required interactions/discussions regularly and substantially. You can also expect your professor to have at least virtual live office hours. Your professor will inform you of the times and means that these will occur. Most professors will likely use the Chat feature provided by our online platform at online.dts.edu.
VI. Course Policies A. Letter/Numerical Grade Scale A+ 99-00 B+ 9-9 C+ 8-85 D+ 75-77 F 0-69 A 96-98 B 88-90 C 80-8 D 7-74 A- 94-95 B- 86-87 C- 78-79 D- 70-7 B. Weighing of Course Requirements for Grading Reading... 5% Lecture Video Attendance... 0% Interaction... 5% Two page papers... 0% Expositional paper... 5% Final Exam... 5% Submit all papers. You have not completed the course until you submit all the work. I. Course Schedule Module 4 5 6 Introduction to the Course Subject & Assignments Due Introduction to the Epistle to the Hebrews Hebrews 4: Paper: Autobiography Meet and Greet Your Class Hebrews 4:4-:5 Paper: What is the meaning of covenant in Hebrews 9:6-7? James Paper: What is the meaning of justify in James :-5? Interaction # Peter Paper: Exposition of Hebrews Peter Paper: Does Peter :0 refer to the origination of prophecy or to its interpretation? Interaction # John 4
Module 8 9 Revelation Subject & Assignments Due Paper: Is Revelation :0 a gospel invitation to a lost person or an invitation to a believer? Interaction # Paper: Who is the woman in Revelation :? Course Wrap-up Final Exam VII. A Statement Regarding an Expositional Paper for Inclusion in the BE07 Syllabus One of the goals of the Bible Exposition department for each student in BE07 is that you will produce an exposition of a biblical passage or short Bible book. This exposition will include applications that reflect accurately the content and theology of the text chosen. Your objective in writing this paper is to expound (explain) the passage or book and its relevance to present life in view of the writer's purpose and intended meaning. The procedure for producing this paper should be as follows. A. Study the passage or book inductively. Ask and answer the interrogative questions "who, what, where, when, why, how, and so what." Study the various contexts (linguistic, literary, rhetorical, cultural, historical, and geographical) of the passage or book as well. Students who have studied the original languages should use them. B. Research the passage or book by investigating the work that others have done on it and related subjects to broaden your understanding and to check the accuracy of your inductive study. The purpose of this assignment is to enable you to learn a method of study and presentation that will equip you to explain a portion of God's Word in writing or orally consistent with the meaning of the text. Conform your paper to Turabian and the DTS Supplement. 5