The Bible and its Influence on Language and Literature

Instructor / Mrs. Moreland / Phone / 832-484-4295
Room No. / 466 / E-mail /
Conference: / 5th period / Website /

Course Introduction:Welcome to Bible Literature class!This course is an academic study of selected narratives, characters, discoursed, proverbs, and poetry from the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament and a literary overview of the New Testament). The course demonstrates the literary qualities of the Bible. It also shows how clearly a basic knowledge of the characters, themes, and motifs of the Bible are important for understanding Western Literature.

This course acknowledges just how sacred the Bible is to so many people. There is no attempt to veil the sacredness of the text. Nevertheless, this course is designed to provide academic success to this important work as literature in itself as well as its influence in literature. Students will be able to share the contents of the Bible in an appropriate way. In order to steer an academic course, the textbook was developed through a collaborative effort involving scholars and teachers. The Bible and its Influence gives a basic knowledge of this sourcebook and to demonstrate its influence on other works of culture, on the development of language, and on historical perspective.

Respect for Faith Perspectives:The course presents Biblical material academically, without prejudice to a particular view, canon, or doctrine. It preserves the ability of parents to teach their view of the Bible’s religious significance.

Required Materials:Bible, Textbook, Pen, Pencil, Binder or Portfolio (Tabs)

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand its influence on other works of culture.
  • Understand the importance of the Bible as Literature as well as its influence in literature, and on historical perspectives.
  • To identify the basic divisions of the Bible.
  • Explain the difference between versions, translations, and paraphrased editions of the Bible.
  • Describe everyday life in Bible times.
  • Summarize the chronology of the Bible.
  • Create and expand projects to enhance their understanding of a given lesson.
  • For various books of the Bible state the following:

Author – To whom the book was written, when it was written, & purpose of the book

Classroom Expectations:

  1. Be prompt. Students must be on time to class and turn in all work by the deadline.
  2. Be prepared. Students must be prepared for class.
  3. Be respectful. No talking without permission. Use appropriate language.
  4. Be seated. Students must have permission to move about the room.
  5. Cell phone use and other electronics will not be permitted during class.

Grading:

Assignments are divided into 2 sections: 60% test/ projects/research, 40% daily/quiz

• Homework. Basic reading of the text, projects and hands on learning assignments willhelp each student to enhance their learning of the unit we are studying. Some quizzes will also be given.

• Tests. Tests will be given at the completion of each unit. Tests will be similar to quizzesin structure, but different in length since they cover more topics. You should expect a testafter a few chapters.

• Projects/Research. You will have a couple of mini-projects to go along with the units we cover inclass.

• Participation. This course has many opportunities for you to give your opinionin class discussions. I want to hear what you have to say. Actively followingalong, asking questions, and appropriately responding to classmates will earn youfull points.

Makeup work is the student’s responsibility:

There will be a makeup calendar in the classroom and/or on the teacher’s website listing all work completed for every day. Students will have 1 day for each day absent to make up a test and/or homework. Tests will be made up either before or after school.. This makeup will be arranged conveniently between the student and your teacher.

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Student Signature

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Parent/Guardian Signature

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