BIB 500

Keep a journal reflecting on the major sections of the Bible listed in this course. Reflect on how you feel about the author’s presentation of the material. What did you particularly like about the information? What did you find challenging? How does the information affect your forward-thinking?

The Grading Rubric includes the following areas:

Mechanics – Is the response well written, clearly organized with minor grammatical and spelling errors?

The Grading Rubric includes the following areas:

Mechanics – Is the response well written, clearly organized with minor grammatical and spelling errors?

Evidence of Critical Thinking – Is the response relevant to the topic, shows careful analysis and evaluation?

Development of Ideas – Does the response contain well-developed thoughts, ideas, reflection, and a grasp of concepts?

Topics: 

The Book of Revelation 

The Epistles

The  Prophets 

Old Testament

Describe the relationship between the southern kingdom of Judah and the northern kingdom of Israel in the late tenth to early eighth centuries B.C.E. How did each of these kingdoms evolve and change after they separated? 

 ( 250 words) 

In the Jewish tradition, what are the major divisions of the Hebrew Bible, and what kinds of books are found in each section? How do these divisions differ from the traditional English divisions?  ( 250 Words) 

New Testament

1. Describe what scholars refer to as the Synoptic Problem. What is the “problem”? How do you think it is best solved?  ( 250 Words) 

1. The New Testament is made up of four sections. What are these and what kinds of books are found within each section?  ( 250 Words)