2006 Handbooks

The Bible has been and continues to be the foundation document for the Christian movement, and is also one of the formative books of the Western tradition. Developing a Christian world view or perspective on particular issues must take its writings into account. This unit explores in a lively and reflective way major highlights of the biblical story from beginning to end. There are detailed probes of important legal, prophetic and wisdom materials from the Old Testament, and of the earliest gospels and letters in the New Testament. The unit places a high value on reading and getting to know the biblical text, focusing especially on its central plot and themes, and on its literary character and purpose. It gives particular emphasis to learning the skills and art of interpreting the Bible for today. Small groups provide opportunity for biblical investigation of chosen topics that have present significance.