Bible History

Ms. Watkins
Email: charity.watkins@montgomery.k12.nc.us
I am excited to have each of you in my class this semester. In this class, we
will study literature elements, culture and historical impacts of the Bible. The
purpose of this class is NOT to convert students to Christianity but to inform them
about the contents of the Bible.
Bible History I begins with a brief overview of Jewish culture, canonization,
Hebrew Scriptures or Old Testament, the origins of the Bible, and the Period
between the Testaments; examining this time historically and its literature. Also
included is an introduction and overview of the Gospels and Pauls Missionary
Journeys.
History and literature will be taught each day; however, the first half of the
semester will focus on the study of the Old Testament while the second half will
concentrate on the New Testament. Because class sizes are small this year,
students will be involved in several class projects. Most projects will be completed
in class and in groups. Projects must be turned in on time and will be counted as
a test grade.
Textbook:
The primary textbook for this class is the Bible. Students may use any translation
of the Bible. They may use their personal Bible from home, a Bible provided by the
class (we have several translations to choose from) or access a translation
through Biblegateway.com The Bible and Its Influence edited by Cullen Schippe
and Chuck Stetson is our supporting text and students can access this book in
class or check out.
Expectations:
Students are to come to class with their laptop charged. When students enter the
classroom a Door Buster will be on the board. Students are to turn in their
homework and immediately begin to work on the assignment. Door Busters are
short questions that review previous material. Sometimes the Door Buster will be
in the form of an electronic assignment. When the Door Buster is completed,
students are to begin the days reading assignment.
There will not be a lot of homework in this class. Students are given ample
time to complete assignments during the school day. If a student is unable to
finish an assignment in class then they are responsible for completing it at home.
All assignments are to be turned in on time. Each day and assignment or project
is turned in late five points will be deducted from the assignment grade.
School rules and guidelines must be followed.
Classroom rules:
1. Be respectful. Your classmates may have beliefs, views, and opinions that
differ from your own. Be respectful of your differences and celebrate your
similarities!
2. Listen

3. Do not interrupt another student who is answering or asking a question.

4. Be Prepared (You should have your homework, computer, and notebook
when you come to class)
5. Turn Off Cell Phones
6. No Food (Water is allowed)
7. No Gum
Absences:
If a student is absent, he/she will have the number of days they were out
(not counting weekends) to turn in their missed assignments. For example if a
student is absent for three school days then they will be given three school days
to turn in their assignments. Students who are absent are responsible for missed
notes. Missed notes may be obtained by staying afterschool to copy from the
original lesson or from another student. Students may share notes. Course work
may NOT be shared or copied.
Students will be required to keep a digital notebook in Evernote containing
Door Busters, notes and assignments, which will be checked at announced and
unannounced times. 5 random dates will be checked each quarter and this will
count as 2 test grades.
Weekly Journal Assignment:
In your Evernote notebook for Bible each week you are to make an entry on
a note labeled Bible Journal. Your entry is to be dated for the Friday of that week
and contain the following: 3 to 5 sentences reflecting on the material that was
studied that week. You may voice specific questions, opinions or conclusions
drawn from relevant material. This is to be a chance for reflection not a summary
and must be directly related to that week. This will be checked on Friday and if not
completed then it will be accepted on Monday only for -20.
Grading: Tests/Projects: 40%, Door Busters: 15%, Quizzes: 15%, Classwork: 40%
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F

90 100
80 89
70 79
60 69
59 and below

Requirements: Details
~Google drive account: If you do not have one create one.
~Evernote: If you do not have this application please download it.
https://evernote.com/download/
~In Evernote create a folder titled: Your last, first name then Bible I
Requirements: Daily
~Open Evernote Bible notebook, create a new note for todays date. Label it
1/22/15
~In this notebook complete the Do now or assignment found on the screen.
~Open Weebly Site
~Go to Bible 1 Assignments tab and click on todays date.