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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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Welcome to Class (初回から対面で実施)
How can we learn about Christianity?
Genesis 1, Amazing Grace, Abolishing Slavery |
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2
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What’s my job?
Creating beauty out of chaos
(Online: Real time and On-demand)
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3
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"Why do we need friends?
Adam, Eve, and human community
Song: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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4
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How can I be satisfied?
Trouble in the Garden of Eden |
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5
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How can we get along?
Cain and Abel |
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6
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How can we start again?
The Tower of Babel, Abraham and Jesus
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7
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Christmas
Story, Songs, Santa |
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8
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The Lord’s Prayer
(God and Science) |
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9
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Do not worry
Money, food, clothes, tomorrow, and God |
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10
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The Cross
The Lord’s Supper and the Death of Jesus |
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11
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Easter: The Resurrection of Jesus
Do miracles happen?
Song: Above All
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12
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The Trinity: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
My Story |
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13
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How can I finish my race?
Paul, love, and the spread of Christianity |
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14
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How the Church Grew
Guest speaker (Missionary from Papua New Guinea) |
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15
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In Class Final
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read the materials, watch videos, listen to songs, and take notes |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the materials, watch videos, listen to songs, and take notes; write short class responses and 3 1 page reflection papers
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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| 区分/Type of Class |
対面授業 / Classes in-person
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| 実施形態/Class Method |
通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesStudents read famous texts from the Bible, listen to traditional and contemporary Christian music, watch short videos, and participate in small group discussions. 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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40%
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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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30%
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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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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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