FORMAL COURSE
25-30 Hours of Immersive Classroom Instruction
Scope: The complete 17-module content can be taught in 25-30 hours and is suitable as the basis for a Bible college or seminary course. The formal course begins with an inductive Bible study of selected passages to provide the student time for independent thought and to develop a broad perspective. The 10 Principles form the core modules and take roughly half of the class schedule. Added to the core modules are sessions with practical applications for the family, business, the church, and society. Throughout the curriculum are quizzes, class essays, group discussions, an immersive object lesson, a class project, and a two-hour final examination (not included on this website).
Student handouts: For each of the slide-show presentation modules, a student handout containing the slide-show content in outline form is provided. These pdf documents can be downloaded and printed for each student. When presenting the formal course, the instructor may download a student supplemental handout which provides a survey of course effectiveness, auxiliary diagrams, and a student scorecard for logging class participation.
Student handouts: For each of the slide-show presentation modules, a student handout containing the slide-show content in outline form is provided. These pdf documents can be downloaded and printed for each student. When presenting the formal course, the instructor may download a student supplemental handout which provides a survey of course effectiveness, auxiliary diagrams, and a student scorecard for logging class participation.
COURSE MODULES
Click on a module, either with or without instructor notes, to download it to your computer):
Introduction Outline:
- Course overview
- Underlying message of this course
- Presuppositions
- Cultural issues
- Sources and acknowledgements
- Schedule for the week
- Class values
- Class administration
- Course grading
- Awards and prizes
- Special class project
- Personal information
SECTION II: Independent study and Bible survey
CLASSROOM STUDY:
Part A. INDUCTIVE STUDY: Using a team approach, this is a student-led study of selected texts on Biblical teaching about money and wealth using the inductive method
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
STUDENT WORKSHEETS:Inductive study worksheet team A
Inductive study worksheet team B
Inductive study worksheet team C
Inductive study worksheet team D
Part B. SURVEY: A 6-8 hour general survey of 40 selected biblical passages on money and wealth (With narrative) (Student outline)
Part B. SURVEY: A 6-8 hour general survey of 40 selected biblical passages on money and wealth (With narrative) (Student outline)
SECTION III. 10 BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES ABOUT MONEY AND WEALTH
PRINCIPLE 1. God owns everything and we are His stewards
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 2. Worship and trust God rather than money
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 3. Beware of the love of money
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 4. God cares how we manage our money
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 5. Honor God by faithfully giving of our income
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 6. Develop a lifestyle which creates margin and save
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 7. Cultivate a generous heart and live sacrificially
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 8. Care for the poor, the weak, the oppressed, and the needy (With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 9. Use wealth to glorify God and build treasure in heaven
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
PRINCIPLE 10. Pursue the true riches rather than material wealth
(With narrative)
(Student outline)
section V. review and final exam
It is left up to the instructor to create a final exam depending on the objectives of the course and the requirements of the host institution
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section vi. award ceremony
A celebration recognizing individual achievement, student testimonials, team winners, class project results, and acknowledgements.
SUGGESTED PLANNING TIMES FOR THE VARIOUS COURSE SECTIONS
Class time Extra time Weekdays (5-1/2 to 6 hrs/day)
Section I. Introduction and class administration............................... 1-2 hrs Mon am
Section 2. Independent study and inductive Bible survey ................... 8-9 hrs Mon pm - Tue pm
Section 3. 10 Biblical principles about money and wealth...............10-12 hrs Wed am - Thr pm
Section IV. Additional modules 11-14.................................................. 3-4 hrs Fri am
Section V. Review and final exam....................................................... ... 3 hrs Fri pm
Section VI. Award ceremony.................................................................................................1 hr Fri eve or Sat am
Class project...........................................................................................................................variable 1 - 2 months
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Total course time 25-30 hrs 1 hr +
Note: Due to the shortness of time between the final exam and the award ceremony, it is suggested that faculty or other assistance be recruited to help with grading of final exams using a key provided by the instructor. The instructor should have his spreadsheet primed to enter the test results and calculate final class standings to determine award distribution.