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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
Prophecy is both exciting and frustrating. Most
Christians are intrigued by biblical predictions, but at
a loss when it comes to understanding them. Feeling
overwhelmed by its complicated history and literature,
we often disregard this part of the Bible. But God did
not give us prophecy just so that we would ignore it.
And prophecy is extremely valuable to us when we
interpret it rightly. When we understand the prophets’
motivations and methods, we are better equipped to
discover the significance of their words for today.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1.To gain familiarity with the literary structure,
content, and theology of the prophetic
books.
2. To learn how to interpret prophetic texts within
a canonical historical context.
3. To introduce students to the reception history of
the prophetic books, as well as the
hermeneutical issues surrounding their
interpretation.
4. To prepare students to teach and preach the
prophetic books.
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. |
