High School Bible Curriculum

Bible I

In this study of the Bible we will be continuing the survey of the Old Testament begun in our eighth grade curriculum. It will take the student through the intertestamental period, the life of Christ, and conclude by investigating the progress and perils of the early Christians. This study is designed to prepare the students with a solid Biblical base to then continue their studies at Lipscomb High School in more specific areas as Juniors and Seniors.

Bible II

Bible II will include Acts 8-28. Emphasis will be on the ministry of Paul, the spread of the gospel into Judea and Samaria, the missionary journeys of Paul and Paul’s journey to Rome. The epistles that Paul wrote, Romans through Philemon, will be covered by an introduction, overview, reading the text with emphasis on key themes and doctrinal concepts. Acts will be followed up with a nine weeks of Church History. These are some of the areas to be covered: Early Church Fathers, Christianity in the Roman Empire, East-West Church split, Crusades, Reformation, Restoration movement, Denominationalism, and trace some Church doctrine.

Bible III (comprised of two semester courses)

• History of Israel - This class will use the historical books of the Old Testament to trace the history of God’s chosen people. A dual emphasis will be placed on God’s love and care of Israel, as well as placing the events of the Bible in a larger historical context. The key messianic prophecies of will be looked at as time permits. The goal of this class is to help students know that God is actively involved in human history.
  

• General Epistles - This class will begin with a brief introduction of Koine Greek – the language of the New Testament. Then the general epistles of the New Testament will be covered. There will be an emphasis on applying these teachings in the lives of Christians. The goal of this class is to help students know and express God’s love in their lives through service to others.
  

Bible IV (comprised of two semester courses)

• Writings of Paul - This class will review the life of Paul the apostle. It will then survey his letter to churches with emphasis on historical, cultural and the broader Biblical contexts. The major goal of this class is to help our students make Paul’s vision of Jesus real in their lives.
  

• Formation of Faith - This course presents the Formation of Faith as a lifelong process of inquiry, dedication, practice and believing. The process of coming to the “whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Eph. 4:13) will be examined from several perspectives. Spiritual development will be studied as it comes out of one’s worldview. Also, reasons for faith will be examined in the light of other world religions. The goal of this class is to help students own their faith in a culture that would like to take it from them.
  

Christian Woman

This class encourages students to continue their development of Christ-like attitudes and behavior. This class seeks to deepen the devotional lives of the girls. Many class projects consist of serving students' families and other people in the community. This class seeks to give special opportunities for service. Class discussions center around topics that are important to teenage girls. Nothing is off the subject!

Homiletics

Homiletics is the art and science of preaching. It is taught as a Bible/Speech class. Each student is required to give several speeches during the semester with Biblical content. The class will study the qualifications and attributes of a preacher and public speaker as well as reading audiences and selecting appropriate topics. The various types of sermons (Biographical, Textual, Topical, Chapter, Book, Expository, Problem-Solution, Contrast, etc.) will be examined and explained and then the students will be required to give a short sermon displaying their knowledge of each type of sermon. The class will be taught how to put together a proper outline, research, and develop their lessons. Presentations will be video taped and critiqued by both the instructor and class-mates. The class will also be available to assist with chapel and chorus performances. Homiletics is probably one of the oldest Bible classes on our campus as it was part of the early mission of the school to train ministers and leaders for the church.

Contact the DLCS Admissions Office to find out more about spiritual life at DLCS, which includes Christian guidance counselors, chapel programs, service opportunities and integrated Bible curriculum in all grades.