This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
In this course you will carefully study the book of Genesis. Yes, we know all these stories well from our childhood. Yet, there is so much that we often overlook. As we read through these sacred texts together, we will find great insights in Genesis and will grow in respect for Scripture.
Total classes: 7
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: ½ semester credit for Theology or Biblical Literature
Description
The Book of Genesis is wonderful, rich and inspirational. But we have been told these stories since we were little children, and tend to not pay close attention to them anymore! During this course we will be unpacking various details of Genesis and growing in our appreciation of Scriptures!
Outline
Class 1: Revelation and Reason; Definitions of “Inspiration”; Senses of Scripture
Class 2: Creation of the Universe
Class 3: Man & the Fall
Class 4: The Ante-Diluvian Patriarchs
Class 5: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Class 6: Joseph: Last of the Patriarchs and Type of Christ
Materials and Homework
Course materials: A Bible. Please use an Ignatius Press RSV edition. The Jerusalem Bible or Douay-Rheims are also acceptable; New American Bible is tolerated.
Homework: Students will spend about 30 minutes each day reading the book of Genesis.
