Eighth Grade Bible Standards: What a GCCS Student will know and be able to do in Biblical Studies by close of Grade Eight 1. Explain and demonstrate knowledge of the importance of covenant and our role as participants in the new covenant. 2. Examine principles of new covenant living through various teachings of Christ (sermon on the Mount, Parables, etc..) 3. Explain the importance of Christ’s actions and how Christians should live using His example 4. Reflect on the various actions, teachings, and experiences of Christ
Topic Statements: YEARLY THEME: Covenant and the Kingdom The Life of Christ and His Kingdom 1. The New Covenant and the Kingdom of God 2. The Kingdom through Actions of Christ and its meaning in our lives 3. Kingdom Teachings of Christ and their meaning in our lives 4. Christians: Taking our place in the Kingdom of God
Common Experiences: Writing assignments, journal, projects
Common Assessment: currently under development Technology Integration Ideas: currently under development Bible Doctrine and Discipline Standards: What a GCCS Student will know and be able to do in 9th Grade, Doctrine and Theology: CCSS Reading 1-‐6, 8 CCSS Writing 1,2 10 1. Discuss the metanarrative of scripture and defend its reliability 2. Define and explain key theological and doctrinal concepts that are fundamental to Christianity 3. Read key passages of scripture and develop personal doctrinal statements on key theological topics 4. Clearly communicate where they stand on personal faith journey
Topic Statements: YEARLY THEME:
Doctrine and Theology • Introduction of Theology and Evidence of biblical accuracy • Doctrine of God, Doctrine of Creation, Doctrine of Providence and Doctrine of the Trinity • Doctrine of Humanity, Doctrine of Sin & Hell • Doctrine of the Covenants, Doctrine of the 2 natures of Christ, Doctrine of the Atonement • Doctrine of the Resurrection, Doctrine of the Holy Spirit • Order of Salvation (pre-‐venient Grace, repentance, saving faith, justification, regeneration, sanctification)
Topic Statements: YEARLY THEME:
Spiritual Formation: Growing in Christlikeness • Introduction to Spiritual Formations and disciplines • Prayer, Meditation, Study (Lectio Divina) • Fasting, Simplicity, Confession • Solitude, Service
Standards:
CCSS Reading 2, 6-‐8 CCSS Writing 1,2,4,7,9-‐10 1. Explain key concepts and gain broad understanding of the distinct beliefs of multiple, major, world religions
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