Week of September 11, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, September 15, 2011
Objective: Students will begin an analysis of the practical effects of ideas in the lives of individuals.
Assignment: Read through “Preparation” (pages ii-iv) in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, September 15, 2011
Objective: Students will begin an analysis of the practical effects of ideas in the lives of individuals.
Assignment: Read through “Preparation” (pages ii-iv) in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of September 18, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, September 22, 2011
Objective: Students will define the terms "popular culture" and "worldview" and will examine the key components of a consistent and comprehensive worldview.
Assignment: Read "A World of Ideas: What is a Worldview?" (pages 5-11) in the Introduction section of Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, September 22, 2011
Objective: Students will define the terms "popular culture" and "worldview" and will examine the key components of a consistent and comprehensive worldview.
Assignment: Read "A World of Ideas: What is a Worldview?" (pages 5-11) in the Introduction section of Lightbearers workbook.
Week of September 25, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, September 29, 2011
Objective: Students will conduct an evaluation and exploration of the worldviews presented in the media they are personally exposed to.
Assignment: Complete “The Evaluator” on page 13 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, September 29, 2011
Objective: Students will conduct an evaluation and exploration of the worldviews presented in the media they are personally exposed to.
Assignment: Complete “The Evaluator” on page 13 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of October 2, 2011
No assignment this week.
No assignment this week.
Week of October 9,
2011
To be completed by Thursday, October 13, 2011
Objective: Students will read and analyze examples of practical application of Scripture.
Assignment: Read “Biblical Application” on pages 20-21 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, October 13, 2011
Objective: Students will read and analyze examples of practical application of Scripture.
Assignment: Read “Biblical Application” on pages 20-21 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of October 16, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, October 20, 2011
Objective: Students will create their own examples of practical application of Scripture.
Assignment: Complete “Biblical Application” exercise on page 22 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, October 20, 2011
Objective: Students will create their own examples of practical application of Scripture.
Assignment: Complete “Biblical Application” exercise on page 22 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of October 23, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, October 27, 2011
Objective: Students will review content taught and discussed in preparation for an examination.
Assignment: Complete study guide for the examination to be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Write down any questions that arise during the process of working on the assignment.
NOTE: See "Notes on Study Guides" under the "Handouts" tab for this assignment.
To be completed by Thursday, October 27, 2011
Objective: Students will review content taught and discussed in preparation for an examination.
Assignment: Complete study guide for the examination to be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Write down any questions that arise during the process of working on the assignment.
NOTE: See "Notes on Study Guides" under the "Handouts" tab for this assignment.
Week of October 30, 2011
No assignment this week.
No assignment this week.
Week of November 6, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, November 10, 2011
Objective: Students will begin an analysis of the existence of the God.
Assignment: Read pages 25-32 (A World of Ideas: What About God?) in your Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, November 10, 2011
Objective: Students will begin an analysis of the existence of the God.
Assignment: Read pages 25-32 (A World of Ideas: What About God?) in your Lightbearers workbook.
Week of November 13, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, November 17, 2011
Objective: Students will reinforce their understanding of the character of God and evidence for His existence as seen through general and special revelation.
Assignment: Complete "A World of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions" on page 33 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, November 17, 2011
Objective: Students will reinforce their understanding of the character of God and evidence for His existence as seen through general and special revelation.
Assignment: Complete "A World of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions" on page 33 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of November 20, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, December 1, 2011
Objective: Students will continue to analyze the characteristics of a naturalistic worldview through a review activity.
Assignment: Answer video questions:
1) re:View: Check – page 35 (Lightbearers workbook)
2) re:View: Naturalism TS – page 36 (Lightbearers workbook)
To be completed by Thursday, December 1, 2011
Objective: Students will continue to analyze the characteristics of a naturalistic worldview through a review activity.
Assignment: Answer video questions:
1) re:View: Check – page 35 (Lightbearers workbook)
2) re:View: Naturalism TS – page 36 (Lightbearers workbook)
Week of December 4, 2011
**To be completed by Thursday, December 15, 2011**
Objective: Students will view a film and make observations in order to identify and analyze worldview themes.
Assignment: Complete “Theology in Movies” presentation assignment on page 41 in Lightbearers workbook. Note: Although the viewing and discussion of the film will be done in a group setting, each student will turn in INDIVIDUAL summaries for this assignment.
**To be completed by Thursday, December 15, 2011**
Objective: Students will view a film and make observations in order to identify and analyze worldview themes.
Assignment: Complete “Theology in Movies” presentation assignment on page 41 in Lightbearers workbook. Note: Although the viewing and discussion of the film will be done in a group setting, each student will turn in INDIVIDUAL summaries for this assignment.
Week of December 11, 2011
To be completed by Thursday, December 15, 2011
Objective: Students will gain a deeper understanding of the nature and character of Jesus Christ through an analysis of various Scriptural texts.
Assignment: Complete “Jesus” exercise on page 40 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, December 15, 2011
Objective: Students will gain a deeper understanding of the nature and character of Jesus Christ through an analysis of various Scriptural texts.
Assignment: Complete “Jesus” exercise on page 40 in Lightbearers workbook.
Weeks of December 18, 2011 and December 26, 2011
No assignment this week.
No assignment this week.
Merry Christmas
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
John 1:14
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
John 1:14
Week of January 8, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, January 12, 2012
Objective: Students will gain deeper insight into the triune nature of God.
Assignment: Complete "The Trinity" exercise on pages 47-51 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, January 12, 2012
Objective: Students will gain deeper insight into the triune nature of God.
Assignment: Complete "The Trinity" exercise on pages 47-51 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of January 15, 2012
No assignment this week.
No assignment this week.
Week of January 22, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, January 26, 2012
Objective: Students will complete a reading exercise in order to gain insight about the philosophical implications of worldviews.
Assignment: Read pages 55-63 (A World of Ideas: What about Truth and Reality?) in your Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, January 26, 2012
Objective: Students will complete a reading exercise in order to gain insight about the philosophical implications of worldviews.
Assignment: Read pages 55-63 (A World of Ideas: What about Truth and Reality?) in your Lightbearers workbook.
_Week of January 29, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, February 2, 2012
Objective: Students will reinforce introductory discussions of the nature of truth and reality and how that relates to epistemology, science, empiricism, materialism, spiritualism, supernaturalism, what happens after death, and miracles.
Assignment: Complete "A World of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions" on page 64 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, February 2, 2012
Objective: Students will reinforce introductory discussions of the nature of truth and reality and how that relates to epistemology, science, empiricism, materialism, spiritualism, supernaturalism, what happens after death, and miracles.
Assignment: Complete "A World of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions" on page 64 in Lightbearers workbook.
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Week of February 5, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, February 9, 2012
Objective: Students will read, contemplate, and summarize the book of Ecclesiastes and the first six books of Proverbs in order to gain insight about a biblical view of wisdom.
Assignment: Complete "Wisdom Exercise" on pages 66-67 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, February 9, 2012
Objective: Students will read, contemplate, and summarize the book of Ecclesiastes and the first six books of Proverbs in order to gain insight about a biblical view of wisdom.
Assignment: Complete "Wisdom Exercise" on pages 66-67 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of February 12, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, February 16, 2012
Objective: Students will research a scientist and evaluate how their worldview affected their contributions to modern science.
Assignment: Complete "Christian Scientists" exercise on page 69 in Lightbearers workbook.
Use the following website to begin research: http://creationsafaris.com/wgcs.htm
To be completed by Thursday, February 16, 2012
Objective: Students will research a scientist and evaluate how their worldview affected their contributions to modern science.
Assignment: Complete "Christian Scientists" exercise on page 69 in Lightbearers workbook.
Use the following website to begin research: http://creationsafaris.com/wgcs.htm
Week of February 19, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, February 23, 2012
Objective: Students will read in order to develop critical thinking in the areas of experience and pluralistic belief systems.
Assignment: Read “Oh, Those Amazing Feats” on page 72 in Lightbearers workbook and “The Trouble with the Elephant” on pages 74-76 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, February 23, 2012
Objective: Students will read in order to develop critical thinking in the areas of experience and pluralistic belief systems.
Assignment: Read “Oh, Those Amazing Feats” on page 72 in Lightbearers workbook and “The Trouble with the Elephant” on pages 74-76 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of February 26, 2012
No assignment this week.
No assignment this week.
Week of March 4, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, March 8, 2012
Objective: Students will take an examination focused on a biblical understanding of philosophy.
Assignment: Take exam.
To be completed by Thursday, March 8, 2012
Objective: Students will take an examination focused on a biblical understanding of philosophy.
Assignment: Take exam.
Week of March 11, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, March 15, 2012
Objective: Students will read in order to gain biblical insight regarding ethics, individual and cultural moral relativism, and moral absolutes.
Assignment: Read “ A World Of Ideas: How Should We Behave?” on pages 81-87 in Lightbearers workbook.
To be completed by Thursday, March 15, 2012
Objective: Students will read in order to gain biblical insight regarding ethics, individual and cultural moral relativism, and moral absolutes.
Assignment: Read “ A World Of Ideas: How Should We Behave?” on pages 81-87 in Lightbearers workbook.
Week of March 18, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, March 22, 2012
Objective: Students will answer questions in order to reinforce their understanding of a biblical worldview of ethics.
Assignment: Answer "A World Of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions” on page 88 in Lightbearers book.
To be completed by Thursday, March 22, 2012
Objective: Students will answer questions in order to reinforce their understanding of a biblical worldview of ethics.
Assignment: Answer "A World Of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions” on page 88 in Lightbearers book.
Week of March 25, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, March 29, 2012
Objective: Students will read in order to reinforce truths learned regarding human nature and character and our relation to God.
Assignment: Answer "A World of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions” on page 124 in Lightbearers book.
To be completed by Thursday, March 29, 2012
Objective: Students will read in order to reinforce truths learned regarding human nature and character and our relation to God.
Assignment: Answer "A World of Ideas: Reading Discussion Questions” on page 124 in Lightbearers book.
Week of April 1, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, April 12, 2012
Objective: Students will analyze and synthesize information learned in order to write on a biblical view of the nature and treatment of humanity.
Assignment: Answer “Humanity” questions (numbers 7-9) on “Holocaust and Humanity” project
To be completed by Thursday, April 12, 2012
Objective: Students will analyze and synthesize information learned in order to write on a biblical view of the nature and treatment of humanity.
Assignment: Answer “Humanity” questions (numbers 7-9) on “Holocaust and Humanity” project
Week of April 15, 2012
No assignment this week.
No assignment this week.
Week of April 22, 2012
To be completed by Thursday, April 26, 2012
Objective: Students will analyze and synthesize information learned in order to write on the effects of a biblical view of the nature and treatment of humanity.
Assignment: Continue work on "Holocaust and Humanity" project.
To be completed by Thursday, April 26, 2012
Objective: Students will analyze and synthesize information learned in order to write on the effects of a biblical view of the nature and treatment of humanity.
Assignment: Continue work on "Holocaust and Humanity" project.