BIBL 104 Course SyllabusCOURSE SYLLABUSBIBL 104SURVEY OF BIBLICAL LITERATURECOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis survey course is designed to lay a foundational understanding of Scripture via a historical survey of the Old and New Testaments. The student will engage a range of learning activities related to the issues interacting with biblical literature, basic hermeneutical principles, key themes and persons of the canon, and the redemptive theme of Scripture.RATIONALEThe course’s motivation is a combination of both edifying and equipping students. In other words, this course is designed to teach students to “fish,” as it were, so that in their future walk with God, they might be able to discern the key theme(s) of Scripture for themselves, therefore, making their own Bible study more effective and increasing their utility in being able to convey the story and universal truths of Scripture to others.I. PREREQUISITESNoneII. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASESDuvall, J. S., & Hays, J. D. (2008). Journey into God's word: Your guide to understanding and applying the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN: 9780310275138.Hindson, E. (2003). Courageous faith: Life lessons from Old Testament heroes. Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers. ISBN: 9780899571324.Hindson, E., & Towns, E. L. (2013). Illustrated Bible survey: An introduction. Nashville, TN: B & H Academic. ISBN: 9781433682216.The student is to use the current style guide (Turabian, MLA, APA, etc.) for his or her program of study.Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNINGA. Computer with basic audio/video output equipmentB. Internet access (broadband recommended)C. Microsoft OfficePage 1 of 4BIBL 104 Course SyllabusIV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMESUpon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:A. Demonstrate an understanding of the arguments for the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture.B. Identify the message and leading theological emphasis of the Old and New Testaments.C. Translate how the Bible represents a theistic worldview as a distinctive way of understanding reality.D. Define different types of genre typically seen in the Old and New Testaments.E. Describe the characters and main ideas of the Old and New Testaments.F. Compare and contrast his or her own religious perspectives to the religious perspectives of others within the historical framework of biblical teachings.G. Apply basic hermeneutical principles to his or her own study of biblical literature.H. Categorize the genre of biblical literature by way of key themes and persons of the canon.I. Evaluate the redemptive theme of Scripture ultimately fulfilled through the person, ministry, sacrifice, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ.V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTSA. Textbook readings and lecture presentationsB. Course Requirements ChecklistAfter reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.C. Discussion Board Forums (2)Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student isrequired to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 250–300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 100 words. The student must support assertions with references as needed.D. Bible Dictionary Projects (2)The student will imagine that he or she is writing a series of articles for a Bible Dictionary. He or she will use the provided template to write 3 concise 200–250-word essays about a book, person, and setting/place from a list of provided topics from both the Old Testament and New Testament.Page 2 of 4BIBL 104 Course SyllabusE. Biblical Worldview EssayThe student will describe what Romans 1–8 teaches regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture. The student will also be required to explain how this teaching affects his or her worldview. The paper mustbe 750–1,000 words and formatted in a single Word document using current APA,MLA, or Turabian style (whichever corresponds to his or her degree program).F. Quizzes (8)Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the module/week in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 30-minute time limit.VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIESA. PointsCourse Requirements Checklist 10Discussion Board Forums Threads (2 at 70 pts ea) 140Replies (2 at 40 pts ea) 80Bible Dictionary Projects (2 at 140 pts ea) 280Biblical Worldview Essay 100Quiz 1 (Module 1) 50Quiz 2 (Module 2) 50Quiz 3 (Module 3) 50Quiz 4 (Module 4) 50Quiz 5 (Module 5) 50Quiz 6 (Module 6) 50Quiz 7 (Module 7) 50Quiz 8 (Module 8) 50Total 1010B. ScaleA = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599C. Late Assignment PolicyIf the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction.2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction.Page 3 of 4BIBL 104 Course Syllabus3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted.4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.D. Disability AssistanceStudents with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at [email protected] to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.Page 4 of