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講義概要/Course description
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This class will
Introduce major themes, stories, and people in the Bible.
Explore the relation between Christianity and society.
Present Christian music of various genres.
Classes will include small group discussions and time for written response. We hope to have a number of guest speakers.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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To introduce the themes, people, and stories in the Bible
To consider how Christianity relates to our world
To understand Christianity through music
To experience Christianity through online church, videos, and talks by guest speakers
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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None
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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| 授業計画/Class |
Welcome to Class (Online: Real time and On-demand)
1. Questions: How has Christianity shaped our world?
2. Amazing Grace song, story, and movie clip
3. Bible and Life: Do not worry about anything...
4. What is Prayer? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Make notes of what you want to learn in this class.
Think about what you know about Christianity and your image of Christianity |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Read class notes, review vocabulary, sing (or say) Amazing Grace
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2
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| 授業計画/Class |
Creating Order Out of Chaos (Online: Real time and On-demand)
Ancient science, modern science, and the Bible
Amazing Grace and the campaign to abolish slavery
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Genesis 1 and 2; watch You Tube: Amazing Grace
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary
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3
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"It is not good for man to be alone": Adam and Eve
Song: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Genesis 3 and 4; Listen to class music
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, watch TBP Genesis 1-11 video
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4
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| 授業計画/Class |
The Snake in the Garden: Genesis 3 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Genesis 3-4; Watch class videos, take notes; Listen to class music
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary; Watch TBP video, Genesis 1-11
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5
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Cain and Abel: Genesis 4
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Genesis 4; watch class video
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, videos, music
Explore Bible videos that interest you
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6
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Abraham: Bless the World
Song |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Genesis 12, Watch TBP Genesis 12-50
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary
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7
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Moses: Let My People Go
Song: Precious Lord
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Exodus 1-3
Read/listen to speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. "I have a dream"
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, videos, music
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8
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The First Christmas
Celebration: Games, Songs, and Santa
Video: Luke Ch 1-2, TBP
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Matthew 1, 2; Luke 1, 2
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, videos and notes
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9
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Who is Jesus?
Song |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Watch videos and read notes
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, videos, and music
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10
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"Do not worry"
Songs: Seek Ye First; The Lord's Prayer |
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Read Manga; Watch videos
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, videos, music
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11
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Jesus dies on the cross
Song: Above All
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Manga
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, music, videos
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12
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Happy Easter: Jesus rises from the dead
Song |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Manga: Watch videos
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes, review vocabulary, music, videos
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13
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The Church
Guest Speaker |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Music and videos: review notes
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passages and class notes; review vocabulary, music, and videos
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14
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How the Church Grew
Guest speaker (Missionary from Papua New Guinea) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read class notes, watch videos of your choice
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read Bible passage and class notes, review vocabulary, learn a song
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15
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In Class Final
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Review notes, videos, and songs
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Re-read class notes
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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Students read famous texts from the Bible, listen to traditional and contemporary Christian music, watch short videos, and participate in small group discussions. We will be meeting online using Webex; classes will be recorded and available online; Materials will be distributed and assignments submitted using Course Power. I will adjust the syllabus as we go along to keep the class interesting and moving at the right pace. Thank you for your understanding. We are in this together!
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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平常点 In-class Points
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50%
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Short written class responses
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レポート Report
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30%
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Short written reports on videos, music, and/or online church services
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試験 Exam
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20%
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Students will receive a review sheet in advance, then write freely on topics of their choice the last day of class
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教科書/Textbooks
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Comments |
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Students will download online You Version Bible. Instructor will also provide students with text some Bible passages, class notes, and other materials and will suggest online resources, including a short Manga Bible
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参考書/Reference books
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メッセージ/Message
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Hey students, if you are reading this far, that means you have at least some interest in taking this class in English. Why not learn Christianity and intermediate English (not super hard English) at the same time? Then you will be killing two birds with one stone (but remember, I am Mr. Byrd, not Mr. Bird XD). And learning something really fascinating--and important--for understanding the world and making in a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race. Take it easy!
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その他/Others
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Come to class--that's where the action is! Attendance in 10 out of the 15 classes is required for a passing grade. Short class responses that you submit online will show that you attended class.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Christianity, Bible, English, active learning, Christian music
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