講義内容詳細:キリスト教概論Ⅱ[英語講義]

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年度/Academic Year 2025
授業科目名/Course Title (Japanese) キリスト教概論Ⅱ[英語講義]
英文科目名/Course Title (English) Introduction to Christianity Ⅱ[in English]
学期/Semester 後期 単位/Credits 2
教員名/Instructor (Japanese) BYRD, Brian G.
英文氏名/Instructor (English) BYRD, Brian Glen

講義概要/Course description
This class will
Discuss how the Bible understands God, human life, and community.
Consider how Jesus Christ shapes our world today.
Introduce Christian music of various genres.
Provide time for interaction in small group discussions and with guest speakers/musicians.
達成目標/Course objectives
Students will
Become more familiar with the Bible’s understanding of reality.
Consider how the Bible makes sense of our lives.
See how Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the Church have shaped our world.
Experience Christianity through Christian music, church and chapel, and guest speakers.
Develop thinking ability and power of expression in group discussions and through written reports.
学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー(卒業認定・学位授与の方針)に基づき、当該科目を履修することで身につく能力 / Abilities to be acquired by completing the course in accordance with the faculty and graduate school diploma policy (graduation certification and degree conferral)
学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー(卒業認定・学位授与の方針)/ Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Policy (Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral)
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
1. Intro to Christianity I
2. A willingness to engage in group discussions.
3. An understanding that smartphones and other devices will not be used in class without the instructor's approval. Students will take notes in a notebook.

・Minimum English Level Required 
A minimum score or better in any of the following tests is required: EIKEN Pre-1 Grade, TOEIC 730, TOEFL iBT 68, TEAP 300, IELTS 5.5.
You do not need to present it to the professor.
OR if you have studied in an English environment for one year or more, you may take the course with permission of the professor. 
・Attendance at the first class is required.
・If you want to attend this class, you must apply for it.  Please read the message sent to the student portal carefully and apply by the deadline.
・受講するには、以下に記載する英語能力以上を有していることを条件とする(下記のいずれかの基準を満たす者):
  英検準一級、TOEIC 730、TOEFL iBT 68、TEAP 300、IELTS 5.5
・初回授業に必ず出席すること
・青山キャンパス所属学部のみ履修可
授業計画/Lecture plan
1
授業計画/Class Introduction
Note: Class will be taught in person
2
授業計画/Class What is the Bible?
How can I read it?
3
授業計画/Class How to read the Bible
4
授業計画/Class Why do we have a body?
5
授業計画/Class Where do we find the wisdom to live our lives?
6
授業計画/Class Is there life after death?
Halloween
7
授業計画/Class Is there a world we cannot see?
Do angels and demons exist?
8
授業計画/Class Why do we fight?
9
授業計画/Class In all things give thanks
10
授業計画/Class Making a community that works
11
授業計画/Class Miracles, Science, and the Modern World
12
授業計画/Class Romance, Reality, Marriage, and Family
13
授業計画/Class Christmas
14
授業計画/Class Work
Money and other stuff
15
授業計画/Class Final Reflection Paper
 
事前学習/Preparation Read Bible and other texts, watch assigned videos, take notes in preparation for class discussions and reports
事後学習/Reviewing Re-read Bible and other texts and watch videos, taking notes in preparation for writing reports
授業方法/Method of instruction
区分/Type of Class 対面授業 / Classes in-person
実施形態/Class Method 通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesStudents 
Ask questions about the reality we live in, read the Bible, watch Bible and related videos, learn Christian music, discuss topics with classmates, instructor, and guest speakers.
Syllabus will be adjusted to accommodate guest speakers and student questions. 
活用される授業方法/Teaching methods used
成績評価方法/Evaluation
1 レポート Report 100% Write class reflections and reports as assigned (70%)

Attend a total 3 worship services at the university chapel and / or at a church.
Write a short report each time. (30%)
課題(試験やレポート等)に対するフィードバックの方法/Feedback methods for assignments (exams, reports, etc.)
Feedback on reports/answers to questions will be given via Course Power and during class.
教科書/Textbooks
 コメント
Comments
1 Instructor will provide students with a Manga Bible and Bible texts, class notes, song lyrics, and other materials.
Students will download the YouVersion Bible.
メッセージ/Message
Lectures will be primarily in English
We will welcome a number of guest speakers and musicians to broaden our exposure to and understanding of Christianity.