Bridgers - Eighth Grade Bible Studies

William C. Maus Hall – classroom 218
(910) 862-3628 – answering service – leave message
(910) 532-4575 – work

Description – This course follows a scope and sequence of Paul’s Missionary Journeys through one semester and Joshua and Judges in another semester. Students will need to bring Bibles to class in order to explore weekly verses for each lesson. Students will also be expected to study maps and listen to map narratives in the classroom in order to gain a visual and mental concept of the teachings for each week. Students are encouraged to respond orally to the material which is presented. This should help clarify concepts that others may not understand.

Students will be expected to respond to various writing prompts, memorize scripture, and complete content quizzes and tests. Students will be exposed to overhead transparencies and handouts. Note-taking will be an important skill throughout this skill, as many of the notes given will be material needed for the quizzes and tests. Students are encouraged to ask for help if they get behind and need extra time.

Textbooks:
A Beka Book. Paul's Missionary Journeys. Pensacola, Florida: Pensacola Christian College, 2004.
A Beka Book. Joshua and Judges. Pensacola, Florida: Pensacola Christian College, 2004.

Required Materials
2” loose-leaf notebook, notebook paper
pens, pencils
Bible (preferably NIV or New Living)

I  Major Course Objectives
Students are led and encouraged to study God’s word as an aid to lead them to Christ as their Savior.  According to the doctrine of A Beka, teachers should stress the following points throughout their curriculum in order to accomplish this goal.

• All have sinned
• Because of our sin, we are separated from God
• God loves us, and He sent His Son, Jesus, to take away our sins
• We must believe in our hearts that Jesus died for our sins

II  Course Requirement and Grading
1. memory verses 20% of grade
2. writing prompts 20% of grade
3. quizzes  25% of grade
4. tests 35% of grade
III. Classroom Policies and Procedures

• Become involved in class discussion.
• Absent for the day? Call a friend to find out what you missed.
• Be respectful, not only to me, but to your classmates as well.
• Type all essay responses in pt. 12, double space.
• Keep up with your Bibles and notebooks. Do not leave them in my room.
• I do not drop grades, nor do I provide extra-credit opportunities.