Genesis
6th GRADE
Students will engage in an academic study of the book of Genesis and the details related to the origin and development of the Bible. Students will read the creation and flood narratives, the formation of early civilizations, and the founding of the early Abrahamic and Israelite traditions.
Exodus
7th GRADE
Students will engage in an academic study of the book of Exodus. Students will read the narrative of the Israelite experience in Egypt, as well as their enslavement and eventual exodus from Egypt, including an overview of the life and leadership of Moses and the early rituals, practices, and systems of ancient Israelite culture.
Life of Jesus
8th GRADE
Students will engage in an academic study of the first four books of the New Testament, the Gospels. Students will complete an academic survey of Jesus’ life, using the Book of Luke as the primary text. This will include Jesus’ early life, his work and teachings, and his arrest and execution.
Old Testament
9th-12th GRADE
This class provides an academic overview of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, beginning with the formation of the biblical canon and the creation of narratives through the Babylonian exile and the Second Temple Period. The course emphasizes understanding the thought and culture of ancient Israel.
New Testament
9th-12th GRADE
This class provides an academic overview of the entire New Testament. Students engage in a comparative study of the four Gospels and trace the development of the early Christian church. Emphasis is given to the life and teachings of Jesus. Students also investigate the various writings of Paul, as well as the many cultural challenges faced by the early church.
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All courses are taught in compliance with the Tennessee State Board of Education Bible Standards.
College Credit Now Offered for Old Testament and New Testament Courses
Local Dual Credit is now offered in conjunction with Chattanooga State Community College for the elective Old Testament and New Testament Bible courses, allowing students to earn up to three hours of college credit per course while studying the Bible at school.
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