What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

There are 7 modules in this course

Using this knowledge, you will gain skills to use inside the classroom, and be able to examine and analyze different educational programs that teach Bible in order to see which best suit your approach and educational setting. If you want to teach Bible, this course is a helpful guide and overview to different approaches and techniques for doing so. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Students will appreciate challenges in teaching classical Jewish texts to school students 2. Students will acquire certain exegetical and literary skills to analyze selected Biblical passages. 3. Students will be exposed to a range of different approaches to presenting Biblical characters. 4. Students will examine a range of relevant developmental, social, and psychological theories that impact the teaching of the Bible. 5. Students will examine a range of educational programs that teach the Bible and will acquire tools to critically analyze these programs. 6. Students will produce a course project that will reflect their understanding of the various issues raised.

Opportunities and Challenges in Teaching Bible Part I

Opportunities and Challenges in Teaching Bible Part II

The Complex Nature of Biblical Characters and Educational Approaches to Presenting them Part I

The Complex Nature of Biblical Characters and Educational Approaches to Presenting them Part II

Examining the Moral Behavior of Biblical Characters as National Figures

Preparing an Educational Project

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