I & II Peter
Syllabus
NT399 - Spring 2011
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Calvary Chapel Bible College
East Dallas, Texas Extension Campus
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor: Jeff Covington Email: firetender777@hotmail.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will be a verse-by-verse study and exposition of the contents of I and II Peter. The main topics that will be covered in this book, as pertaining to the natural flow of the text are: (1) learning and experiencing the grace of God which enables us to not only live for God, but also to be submissive and suffer for His glory, (2) gaining knowledge of God, through the Living Word of God which has been made available to us, (3) growing in Christian character by which we are
able to be steadfast in our Christian walk, in order that we may not stumble, (4) discerning true doctrine as opposed to the “destructive heresies” that some seek to spread, speaking with deceptive words; and (5) knowing that God is not slack concerning His promises and that His return for His Church is imminent.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Outline I and II Peter.
2. Examine different English translations of I and II Peter.
3. Use inductive Bible study methods in everyday reading of Scripture.
4. Do word studies with basic Bible study resources.
COURSE TEXT
Required:
The Bible. Each student will require their own Bible. New King James is preferred but other versions may be used such as KJV, NASB, NIV, RSV, etc.
Schreiner, Thomas R., The New American Commentary: 1, 2 Peter, Jude. Nashville, TN: B & H Publishing Group, 2003 (ISBN 978-0805401370)
Recommended:
At least one other version of the Bible in addition to the one you normally read.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Reading Assignments (30%)
Reading assignments are an important part of this course. Students are expected to read all assignments prior to class meetings. Required readings are noted in bold-face type in the course schedule. Students will be required to report the percentage of the required reading completed at the end of the semester. If students have not completed all of the required reading only partial credit will be given.
Paper (25%)
There will be one paper on a topic of the student's choice drawn from the text or the Scripture passages under study. The paper will be three double-spaced typewritten pages.
Word Study (25%)
Students will complete a word study of three words selected from the text.
Attendance (20%)
This is a 2-credit class meeting every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, February 20, 2011 to June 1, 2011. The student is required to be on time and present for each class. If the student is not able to attend a class, please notify the instructor regarding the reason for the absence.
GRADING
The student's final grade is based on the total points accumulated. An average of 90-100% is an A, 80-89% a B, 70-79% a C, 60-69% a D, and 59% and below is an F. Grades below a C are considered failing and do not count toward graduation or a degree.