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Course Learning Resources:
MLA
Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th
Edition
by Joseph Gibaldi
(Required for all courses in the M.Min.
program)
Holy
Bible
(please note what translation you use on your
assignments)
Course assignments can be completed using Web-based resources linked from the
Resources page.Course Description
If someone asked, “What is the Old Testament about?”
would you have an answer? Could you summarize the
meaning of Job? And more fundamentally, could you
explain why the Old Testament is relevant for Christians
today? Unfortunately, many modern Christians lack a firm
understanding of the basic content and meaning of the
Old Testament. As a result, they are inadvertently
attempting to live their Christian lives based only on
the New Testament. Yet, Jesus and his apostles taught
that the Old Testament is very important for Christians.
As a matter of fact, when Paul told Timothy that all
Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching,
rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, he
was referring primarily to the Old Testament. Kingdom,
Covenants & Canon of the Old Testament is the first
series in the course Bible Survey.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
Have a
better understanding of the nature of Old Testament
theology and employs a well-balanced method of laying
bare the Scripture so that its profound, lifechanging
truths can be better apprehended and applied.
Course Policies
Attendance
This is a 12-week
course. However, if more time is needed, this can be
worked out on an individual basis.
I will be available
for you to answer any questions, engage in discussion
and provide assistance as needed.
Your written
assignments should be submitted as file attachments in
either Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment
will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback.
Time Management
Please be sure to
manage your time for your assignments so that you have
adequate time to complete your work over the 16-week
period.
Communication
Discussion is an
important aspect to an effective online course because
it will allow us to interact in virtual environment. We
will primarily communicate via e-mail. Please feel free
to use my email address for questions, comments,
concerns, etc. and I will do the same.
Standards for Grading
Assignments
You are expected
(required) to put forth the effort necessary to
demonstrate at least “B” (3.0) level work or higher on
all assignments which you submit. Any which do not will
be returned to you with input from your instructor on
how you can raise your grade to the expected level.
A course grade
will not be
given until
your assignments demonstrate that
you have
understood the material presented in the course and
allowed your life to be transformed by the Spirit and
the Word studied
— the requirements
for
attaining a “B”.
Your individual
assignments (tests, written assignments, etc.) will be
graded according to the following standards. These
grades will be averaged together to determine your
course grade. ACU is training you as a leader and
leaders are people of excellence. Therefore, your work
will reflect that.
“A” • Grasped the
material with thoroughness, industry and correctness of
detail.
• Made the
material his own by thinking about it and integrating
it, using
originality,
natural ability, and insight.
“B” • Intelligently
has fulfilled the requirements of this course.
• Understands
the subject matter presented and has applied it to his
life.
“C” • Average work;
either steady work of an acceptable quality, or work of
a high
quality which
is uneven, irregular or fragmentary.
• May be
mechanically or outwardly correct but shows little
reflection upon or
personal
assimilation of the material.
“D” • Indicates
barely passing work that is inferior to the average both
in quantity
and in
quality.
• Manifests a
lack of initiative or sense of responsibility or both. |
