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Final Exam Preview



Websites done by your classmates that might help you review
Old Testament Salvation History
Mike Smallwood's summary | Stephen Hirsch's summary
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FOURTH QUARTER WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS 1999-2000

Fourth Quarter Special Homework | Second Semester Extra Credit Opportunities


Pictures of Fourth Quarter Projects


Exam week: May 22-25

Past Sunday Readings

Monday, May 22
class (I) Gospel reading, Acts chapter 7: Stephen's discourse. (II) Review of four key questions from Rabbi Kushner's "To Life! A Celebration of Jewish Thinking and Being."
Be able to "Christianize" these, with examples of each, as we did in class.
homework: Study for the exam.
Tuesday, May 23
class (I) Our first reading of the year revisited--> I Cor: One body, many parts (II) A look backover your freshman year. Can you see how much you have grown: intellectually? spiritually? emotionally? socially? Maybe even physically? Are you more open to growth? intellectually competent? loving? religious? committed to doing justice? Grad at Grad
homework: Continue study for exam.


Final week of classes of the year! May 15-18

Past Sunday Readings

Monday, May 15
class Part I of Evaluation due. Video: Oh, God! Take notes concerning major Old Testament themes seen in this movie.
homework: Study for the exam. Complete part II of the course evaluation.
Tuesday, May 16
class Continue video: Oh, God!
homework: Continue study for exam; complete evaluation due Wednesday or Thursday
Wednesday, May 17
class Finish video: Oh, God! Check semester point totals. Complete library survey.
homework: Study for exam.
Thursday, May 16
class Discuss the coming exam.
homework: Study for exam.



Sixteenth week of second semester: May 8-11

Past Sunday Readings

Monday, May 8
class Return tests. Begin to discuss biblical interpretation. Today's prayer service, featuring Suneal Menzies and Matt Spakowki, illustrates the necessity for reading different parts of Scripture contextually.
homework: Correct and learn from your test. Study/learn the Ten Commandments for Studying Scripture
Tuesday, May 9
class Continue discussion of biblical interpretation, centering on student questions.
homework for rest of week Read hanout "Questions and Answers About the Bible" It'll get you started on your exam preparation. Get copy of final exam preview and begin your study for the exam.
Wednesday and Thursday, May 9 & 10
class In depth interpretation of the book of Job, led by Rabbi Harold Kushner (video).
homework Course evaluation, part I, due Monday.



Fifteenth week of second semester: May1-4

Past Sunday Readings

Steve Ahillen composed a wonderful essay entitled
Vernon Johns: The Prophet is Rejected in His Own Land.
Steve wrote well with an amazing amount of detail. This would be a good review for anyone.

Monday, May 1
class: Collect 4Q homework: summary of Old Testament Salvation Hisotry and special assignment. Begin to R/M/S chapter one and two in Link.
homework: Read, mark and study chapters 1-2 in Link. 20 point Genesis 1-11 test on Thursday.
Tuesday, May 2
class: Video from A & E, Who Wrote the Bible? Part I. Fill out worksheet as you watch the video.
homework: Finish R/M/S chapters 1 & 2 in Link.
Wednesday, May 3
class: Finish video.
homework: Study for tomorrow's test.
Thursday, May 3
class: 20 point test on Genesis 1-11. Expect one or two questions on the video.
homework: No homework. Congratulations. You have completed "The Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures."


Fourteenth week of second semester: April 25-28

Past Sunday Readings

Tuesday, April 25
class: (1) Return quizzes and essays. Students should correct these and learn. (2) Read and take notes on "The Hidden Holocaust: An Interview with Sudanese Bishop Macram Max Gassis," America , Jan. 15-22, 2000, pgs 12.
homework: Read Genesis 1,1- 11, 26.
Wednesday, April 26
class: Do a skeletal outline of Genesis 1,1-11, 26. Make sure you have major events, major characters.
homework: Reflect, even pray, on this passage from Scripture. Try to figure out what God is trying to reveal to you in these stories.
Thursday, April 27
class: Meet in East computer room to type in your essay
homework: This is a major assignment. It is something we've been working for all year: that you can read and interpret the Bible on your own. This is a 20 point essay. If you have done the prior steps well, and if you have learned some things abour how to write an essay, and if you have used Carotta's 2nd level way to interpret Scritpure a few times before, this should not be difficult.
Write your essay entitled "Genesis 1-11: What God is Revealing." This is really a second level (Mike Carotta's "How to Apply the Bible to Your Life") essay. This must be typewritten. Make sure you follow prior guidelines on how to head the paper, margins, etc. Have it proofread! Due Monday, May 1.

Special Fourth Quarter Homework due by May 1
Summary and 4Q special



The Feast of Passover begins Wednesday evening, April 19

The History of Passover � Passover Today � Principles of Faith

Thirteenth week of second semester: April 17-19

Past Sunday Readings

Monday, April 17
class: Vernon Johns paper due today. Biology class field trip to the zoo.
homework: Dr. King/Dr. Johns mini-test tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 18
class: King/Johns mini-test. Talk about Holy Week as a "New Exodus."
homework: Two quarter homework assignments due very soon. Try to get them in by next Tuesday.
Wednesday, April 19
class: Guest speaker: My Favorite Book of the Old Testament. Various SLUH faculty.
homework: Finish up May 1 homework.

Please consider attending religious services on
Holy Thursday | Good Friday | Holy Saturday | Easter Sunday




Twelfth week of second semester: April 10-13

Past Sunday Readings

Monday, April 10
class: Return ch. 8 quizzes. Return time line assignment and go over "how to create a time line." Show short video on Billy Holiday, and Without Sanctuary:Lynching Photography in America. At right is a photo from that website. Charred corpe of Jesse Washington suspended from a utility pole. May 16, 1916 Robinson, Texas.
homework: (1) Correct quiz and learn from mistakes. (2) Make sure all quizzes are corrected, chapter 3-8. Staple or paperclip them in a bundle. Be ready to hand them in tomorrow. (3) Check out these two websites: Look around both sites. At least skim the section "Chapter 2. Vernon Johns as Prophet." The more you read the better you'll be able to handle the essay.

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 11-12
class: Video "The Vernon Johns Story." Complete worksheet while you watch the movie.
Tuesday's homework (1) Read the handout about Dr. King. (2) Go over your notes on the video and begin to work on your essay.
Wednesday's homework Continue working on your essay about Dr. Johns. this will be due next Monday, April 17
Thursday, April 13
class: Discuss Dr. Vernon Johns, his life and message. Make sure students have details of movie.
homework: Finish essay due Monday. It must be typed. Have someone proofread it.
Due Monday, April 17
10 point test on Dr. King/Vernon Johns
"Vernon John: Modern Day Prophet" essay due
Dan McDougal did a paper on Oppressed People: the Holocaust that I'd recommend.
Tim O'Connell did an extra credit report on "The Trail of Tears."


Movies about the American Civil Rights Movement:
At the video store
The Ruby Bridges Story
Mississippi Burning
Ghosts of Mississippi

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement.


Eleventh week of second semester: April 3-6

Past Sunday Readings

Monday, April 3
class: (1) Link, chapter 7 mini-test (2) Let students begin homework
homework: Read/mark/study chapter eight on Link; due Thursday. Expect a 10 point mini-test.
Tuesday, April 4: Anniversary of the assasssination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
class: (1) Dr. King's "The Three Dimensions of Life" assignment on sermon and essay on Dr. King as a modern day prophet. 10 points due at the end of class. Clikc here for a Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement.
homework: Continue to read/mark/study chapter eight on Link; due Thursday. Expect a 10 point mini-test.
Wednesday, April 5
class: (1) Go over period V and VI
homework: Study chapter eight on Link; 10 point mini-test.
Thursday, April 6
class: (1) Link, chapter 8 mini-test (2) Go over the last period
homework: Work on your quarter summary assignment. You might also work on your 4Q homework assignment.



Tenth week of second semester: March 27-30

Past Sunday Readings

Monday, March 27
class: (1) return and check exams (2) Go over fourth quarter assignments (3) Begin assigned R/M/S chapter 6 in Link
homework: Read/mark/study chapter six on Link; due Wednesday. Expect a 10 point mini-test.
Tuesday, March 28
class: Lenten Reconciliation service.
homework: Finish chapter 6 in Link; test tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 29
class: (1) The story of Hosea (2) Mini-test on Link, chapter 6; time line for Northern Kingdom
homework: R/M/S chapter 7 in Link, due Monday, April 3. Expect 10 point test.
Thursday, March 30
class: (1) The story of Amos (2) Finish talking about the North in the Divided Kingdom.
homework: finish chapter 7 in Link and prepare for test


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