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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS w/due dates:

• Thursday, 11/6, Verse Quiz on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
• Friday, 11/7, Reading on pp. 88-97 
• Monday, 11/10, Hinduism Project
• Thursday, 11/13, Verse Quiz on Ephesians 4:29
• Wednesday, 11/19, Reading, pp. 98-107
• Wednesday, 11/19, Buddhism Project
• Thursday, 11/20, Verse Quiz on Psalm 32:3-4

A Comparative Study of World Religions and Cults

Purpose of Class:

• (1) To have an understanding of fundamental orthodox biblical Christianity in doctrine and practice.
• (2) To have an understanding of other cultures and the religions associated with those cultures.
• (3) To compare biblical Christianity with other belief systems.
• (4) To develop a love for those of other belief systems with a desire to express God's redeeming love to them.
• (5) To research and develop methods for providing a witness of the love of Jesus Christ to those of other belief systems.

Texts:

• The Bible
• So What’s the Difference, Fritz Ridenour, Regal of Gospel Light, 2001.
• Design Your Plan to Change Your World, North American Mission Board.

Course Methods:

• Lecture
• Discussion
• Class Presentations (must be typed or powerpoint)

Projects:

• Field Trips
• Research
• Videos

Class Format:

Students will do an in-depth study of the doctrines and foundation of Christianity that separate it from other beliefs. Through research, videos and field trips students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of other belief systems, while comparing them to the truth of God’s Word. Finally, students will determine the best procedures to use in witnessing the Good News of Jesus Christ to those who have never accepted Christ as personal Savior.

Outline of course of study:

• Introduction: Need for biblical worldview in light of culturally diverse society
• Biblical Christianity: A plumbline for comparing beliefs
• Roman Catholicism
• Eastern Orthodoxy
• Judaism
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Where did cults, Occult and other religions originate?
• Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Mormonism
• New Age
• Other beliefs (at discretion of students)

Evaluation:

• Tests 40%
• Weekly verse quizzes 30%
• Classwork 20%
• Service Project 10%

Class Rules and Regulations

The purpose of class rules and regulations is to provide the best learning environment. Anything that distracts from the environment is subject to disciplinary action. Students are expected to abide by the following:

• Be in their seats and quiet at the bell.
• Be attentive and take notes.
• Speak only with permission or during discussion times.
• Treat others and property with respect.
• Be reverent in reading, studying, and discussing God's Word
• All work is to be complete on time: 5 points will be deducted for each day it is late.

Supplies for the World Religions' study (must be brought to class every day):

• Student Study Bible (NASV, KJV or NKJV)
• Text: So What's the Difference by Fritz Ridenour
• Pen (blue or black only)
• Notebook paper and three-ring binder or spiral notebook

Memory Verses (Quizzes will be scheduled on Thursdays)

Scripture memorization will be from the King James Version or the New American Standard Version of the Bible (Student's choice). Other translations may be used for clarification and understanding of Bible passages. Students should be able to explain the meaning of these verses in class.

1st Quarter

• Philippians 4:6-7 Thursday 8/21/08
• Philippians 4:8-9 Thursday 8/28/08
• Isaiah 55:8-9 Thursday 9/04/08
• 2 Corinthians 6:14 Thursday 9/11/08
• Mark 10:9 Thursday 9/18/08
• Proverbs 17:9 Thursday 10/02/08
• Proverbs 21:23 Friday 10/10/08

2nd Quarter

• Ephesians 5:19-20 Thursday 10/24/08
• Galatians 5:22-23 Thursday 10/30/08
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Thursday 11/06/08
• Ephesians 4:29 Thursday 11/13/08
• Psalm 32:3-4 Thursday 11/20/08
• Proverbs 25:28 Thursday 12/04/08
• Galatians 6:1 Friday 12/11/08

3rd Quarter

• Romans 12:1-2 Thursday 1/08/09
• 1 Peter 5:6-7 Thursday 1/14/09
• James 5:16 Thursday 1/22/09
• 2Chronicles 7:14 Thursday 1/29/09
• 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Thursday 2/05/09
• Galatians 5:1 Thursday 2/12/09
• Proverbs 20:1 Thursday 2/19/09

4th Quarter

• 1 Peter 2:11 Thursday 3/19/09
• Isaiah 53:1-2 Thursday 3/26/09
• Isaiah 53:3-4 Thursday 4/16/09
• Isaiah 53:5-6 4 Thursday 4/23/09
• Isaiah 53:7-8 Thursday 4/30/09
• Isaiah 53:9-10 Thursday 5/07/09
• Isaiah 53:11-12 Thursday 5/14/09

LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD:

• All students will be given a Books of the Bible test some time during the fourth quarter.

Christian Service Project

BEGIN PLANNING YOUR CHRISTIAN/VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECT:

• You must complete 3 hours of Service by the end of each quarter.
• Do not procrastinate. It counts 10% of your entire grade.
• Student must complete 3 hours of service by: Date Due:
  • • 1st Quarter October 10, 2008
    • 2nd Quarter December 12, 2008
    • 3rd Quarter March 6, 2009
    • 4th Quarter May 15, 2009

Christian/Volunteer Service: Each HS student is to volunteer at a school, church, the community, etc. at least 3 hours per quarter to count as a grade. This is an all or nothing grade. Anything less than 3 hours will count as a "0". The student must fill out a form and get his supervisor or parent to sign it.

Any student volunteering a total of 20 hours or more during the school year and previous summer will receive a Christian service award at the end of the year. The final turn-in day for counting toward the 20 hours is the second Wednesday in May.

The following do not qualify for volunteer work:

• 1. Receiving compensation of any kind for work done
• 2. Serving Saturday detentions or detention after school
• 3. Babysitting for family members
• 4. Participating in self-improvement workshops
• 5. Performing service during school hours
• 6. Participating in rehearsal or practice times after school hours

The following activities qualify as volunteer work:

• 1. Volunteering at a nursing home, rescue mission, thrift store, etc.
• 2. Helping in the nursery at church
• 3. Going on mission trips
• 4. Assisting on a school clean-up day
• 5. Tutoring (after school) Note: the teacher of the subject should be informed of time and day.
• 6. Passing out tracts
• 7. Participating in youth group outreach activities
• 8. Working in Vacation Bible School
• 9. Helping in Awanas
• 10. Assisting in Special Olympics

HS Ministry Opportunities

• 1. Mr. Bob Fowler needs help with yard work/handyman stuff. If interested call him at the Child Evangelism office. 779-2825
• 2. Child Evangelism also has ministry opportunities available such as: Good News clubs, Birthday Party for Jesus clubs, etc. Call Mr. Bob at his office: 779-2825
• 3. Thrift USA 779-6000. Ask for Jeanne.
• 4. The Raleigh Rescue Mission 828-9014. Ask for Donna Carrington x230.
• 5. Christian Life Home 510-5400. Ask for Amy Jones.

Resources

The following Web Links have useful information. I do not endorse any of these sites. If you should find objectionable material at a site, please contact me.

Classwork web sites

• Leader University Indepth study of World Religions and Cults
• http://www.faithfacts.org/world-religions-and-theology Biblical view of World Religions/Witnessing points
• http://www.4truth.net Biblical view of World Religions and Cults/Witnessing points

Study tools and Christian Resources

• Bible Gate Way Various translations of the Bible and study tools
• Gospel Communications Christian resources
• Wolfeboro Bible Fellowship Numerous links to Christian resources
• Probe Ministries Conservative Biblical views on numerous topics
• HeartlightChristian Resources old commentaries
• Charles Spurgeon resources Excellent resource to Spurgeon's writings
• Aaron's Christian Search Engine Multiple Christian Links
• bbasics.html Net Ministries Overview of books of Bible
• Christians Unite Bible Study Aids
• Worldview Weekend Various sites for discussion and developing a Christian Worldview

Internet Radio

• Old Fashion Christian Music Music worth listening
• Rejoice radio Radio from Pensacola Christian College
• WMUU radio Radio from Bob Jones University
• BBN Bible Broadcasting Network

Christian e-cards

• Day Spring Cards Beautiful Christian cards and movies

Downloads and Documents

• Activity_Release_Form.pdf: Activity Release Form