Explores Biblical passages to gain an overall understanding of the message of this significant historical, literary, and religious text. These include the nature of God, creation, sin and human nature, covenant, the Messiah, atonement, faith, eternal life and the resurrections, hope, and the ethic of love. A study of assumptions, procedures, and guidelines to be used in understanding the Bible.
Emphasis is upon refinement of the student's skills in observation and interpretation.
An introduction to the physical environment of planet earth. Selected topics from astronomy, geography, geology, and meteorology. This is a process oriented class in which students will complete several essays analyzing literature read in the course. Topics include real numbers, linear equations with one and two variables, polynomials, graphs, exponents, and an introductions to statistics. A review of the history of music with the interest of providing students with aesthetic and cultural experiences.