Course Learning Resources:
Course assignments can be completed using Web-based
resources linked from the
Resources
page.
Course Description
This course is designed to broaden your understanding of
the book of Psalms. It will provide you with an in
depth historical overview of the psalms. The course
emphasizes the occasions in which the psalms are
written, as well as how they can be applied today.
Course
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Be able to understand the origin, development and purpose of
the
psalms.
2. Become more aware of the benefit of psalming.
3. Be able to express personal emotions and revelations
from God through the art of
psalming.
4. Be able to relate the psalms from a thematic
perspective.
5. Identify various authors and the occasions under
which they were psalming.
6. Identify prophecy in the psalms.
Attendance
This is a 12-week course.
Its requirements include assignments and a final
paper/project which will you will complete and submit
via the Internet. I will be available for you to answer
any questions, engage in discussion and provide
assistance as needed.
Your assignments should be
submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word
or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated,
graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each
assignment and the final paper/project are provided in
the grade components below.
Time Management
Please be sure to manage
your time for your assignments so that you have adequate
time to complete your work over the 12-week period.
Communication
Discussion is an important
aspect to an effective online course because it will
allow us to interact in virtual environment.
Assignments and Tests
There are 6 major
assignments, plus a final paper.
Grade Components
There will be a total of
800 points for this course:
720-800=A
640-719=B
560-639=C
480-559=D
below
480=F
Individual assignments: 100pts. x 6=600pts. (75% of
total)
Final paper: 200pts. (25% of total)
B. How to Take This
Course
Before you start working
on assignments, please email me and introduce yourself.
I would like to know more about you, your motivation for
taking this course, perhaps your potential educational
goals and what you hope to gain by the course. Once I
receive your response, I will send one back to you.
To begin the course,
please visit the
Syllabus
page,
which includes course policies and the expectations for
your work. Please see the Assignment page
for a detailed course agenda.
After you complete and
submit assignments, I will evaluate them and provide
feedback. Once you have completed the course assignments
and the final paper/project, your work for the course is
done and your grade will be submitted.
Please feel free to
contact me at any time during the course.
I pray that the Lord will
enlighten your heart in your search for creative
expression and His purpose for your life.
NOTE: ALL WRITING DONE
FOR THIS COURSE MUST BE DONE ACCORDING TO MLA WRITING
STANDARDS.
There are many websites
available for reference. I highly recommend you
purchase The Holt Handbook, which contains much
information on college writing standards.
C. Further Resources for
Learning and Exploration
Books:
The Book of Psalms
by Marilyn Hickey (highly recommended)
Tyndale Old Testament
Commentaries—Psalms
by Derek Kidner (Kidner’s commentaries come in two
paperback volumes—Psalms 1-72 and Psalms 73-150; these
are a great resources. I highly recommend them)
*I would be glad to share
other sources on the Psalms with you based on your
particular interests, so please contact me if you need
additional suggestions.
Websites
and Links:
There are a wide variety
of Internet sources for the book of Psalms. Just do a
search on the book of Psalms and online commentaries. |
