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BIBLICAL FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES
A survey of Scripture
COURSE FORMAT
Formal Course27-30 hr classroom instruction
Overview: The course is a series of slide presentations, referred to as "modules".
Core modules: The heart of this seminar is a ten-module set of downloadable pdf files created with Microsoft PowerPoint. These 10 modules are collectively referred to in this website as “10 Biblical principles about money and wealth”. Though what the Bible says about this subject could be organized and presented in many different ways, the author has developed these ten principles to summarize basic biblical teaching on the subject.
PRINCIPLE 1. God owns everything and we are His stewardsPRINCIPLE 2. Worship and trust God rather than moneyPRINCIPLE 3. Beware of the love of moneyPRINCIPLE 4. God cares how we manage our moneyPRINCIPLE 5. Honor God by faithfully giving of our incomePRINCIPLE 6. Develop a lifestyle which creates margin and savePRINCIPLE 7. Cultivate a generous heart and live sacrificiallyPRINCIPLE 8. Care for the poor, the weak, the oppressed, and the needyPRINCIPLE 9. Use wealth to glorify God and build treasure in heavenPRINCIPLE 10. Pursue the true riches rather than material wealth
Additional modules: Added to the core modules are sessions with practical applications for the family, business, the local church, and society as it relates to money and wealth from a biblical perspective. MODULE 11. Money and the familyMODULE V. Money and the churchMODULE 13. Money and Business MODULE 14. Money and Society Delivery options: This course may be presented three ways, all using a pdf version of a Power Point format: 1) Short Course: a high-level, 2-4 Hr lecture presenting an overview of Scriptural teaching on money and wealth. 2) Basic Course: a more in-depth biblical study organized into ten core modules. Each module examines one of the 10 basic principles concerning money and wealth. The Basic Course can be presented as a 13-week (~1 hr each) curriculum for a college/adult SS class, a weekend church conference, a 2-day seminar (eg, to the senior class at a Christian academy), or as part of an enriched curriculum at a Bible college. 3) Formal course. This is a more comprehensive study requiring 27-30 hours of class-room instruction with an accompanying sudent syllabus. The full course includes the 10 basic principles, an 1-2 day inductive Bible study, a Scriptural survey to provide context and perspective, quizzes, class essays and discussions, and a two-hour final examination. Added to the core modules are sessions with practical applications for the family, business, the local church, and society. This course has been taught many times at the Trinity College and Seminary in Sielmat, Manipur, India. Adaptability: The author acknowledges that this course represents his personal understanding of Scriptural teaching on the subject. Therefore, though it tries to be faithful to the Bible, there is room for disagreement by other students of God's Word. These courses were originally designed for presentation at various venues in India, including to students at the Trinity College and Seminary in Sielmat, Manipur, India. However, the source material can be adapted for teaching according to other biblical interpretations and among other cultures and demographics. If you wish to adapt any of these courses to your target audience, please contact the author.
Student handouts: On the Student Handout page, links are provided to student handouts containing outlines of each module. These pdf handouts can be downloaded and printed for each student. When presenting the complete course, the instructor can download a student supplemental handout which provides a survey of course effectiveness, a student scorecard for class participation, and a worksheet for inductive study by the student working together as a member of a team.
Additional modules: Added to the core modules are sessions with practical applications for the family, business, the local church, and society as it relates to money and wealth from a biblical perspective. MODULE 11. Money and the familyMODULE V. Money and the churchMODULE 13. Money and Business MODULE 14. Money and Society Delivery options: This course may be presented three ways, all using a pdf version of a Power Point format: 1) Short Course: a high-level, 2-4 Hr lecture presenting an overview of Scriptural teaching on money and wealth. 2) Basic Course: a more in-depth biblical study organized into ten core modules. Each module examines one of the 10 basic principles concerning money and wealth. The Basic Course can be presented as a 13-week (~1 hr each) curriculum for a college/adult SS class, a weekend church conference, a 2-day seminar (eg, to the senior class at a Christian academy), or as part of an enriched curriculum at a Bible college. 3) Formal course. This is a more comprehensive study requiring 27-30 hours of class-room instruction with an accompanying sudent syllabus. The full course includes the 10 basic principles, an 1-2 day inductive Bible study, a Scriptural survey to provide context and perspective, quizzes, class essays and discussions, and a two-hour final examination. Added to the core modules are sessions with practical applications for the family, business, the local church, and society. This course has been taught many times at the Trinity College and Seminary in Sielmat, Manipur, India. Adaptability: The author acknowledges that this course represents his personal understanding of Scriptural teaching on the subject. Therefore, though it tries to be faithful to the Bible, there is room for disagreement by other students of God's Word. These courses were originally designed for presentation at various venues in India, including to students at the Trinity College and Seminary in Sielmat, Manipur, India. However, the source material can be adapted for teaching according to other biblical interpretations and among other cultures and demographics. If you wish to adapt any of these courses to your target audience, please contact the author.
Student handouts: On the Student Handout page, links are provided to student handouts containing outlines of each module. These pdf handouts can be downloaded and printed for each student. When presenting the complete course, the instructor can download a student supplemental handout which provides a survey of course effectiveness, a student scorecard for class participation, and a worksheet for inductive study by the student working together as a member of a team.
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