BTH100 Introduction to the Bible – 4 Credits

Course Description:

This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions.

Course Objectives:

Understand the inspiration of the Bible
Understand the canonization of the Bible
Understand the transmission of the Bible
Understand the translation of the Bible

Course Requirements

A. Technical Requirements

Download and install a browser other than Microsoft Internet Explorer. We suggest Firefox or Google Chrome.
The E-learning system performs better with Firefox or Google Chrome browsers.B. Academic Requirements
- Lessons (25%): Complete all the lessons
- Quizzes (25%): Complete all the quizzes.
- Final exam (30%).
- Term paper (20%)
  - Write a 3 – 5 page paper on the “King James Version ( KJV) only” question. Explain what the KJV debate is all about. Review the arguments of the different sides of the debate. State, and argue your position.
C. Grading Scale
- A = 94-100 Excellent
- B = 84 – 93 Above Average
- C = 74 – 83 Average
- D = 64 – 73 Below Average
- F = 63 & Below Failure