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Opening Up the Bible

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Welcome

Module Writer: Rev'd Dawn Glen  :  Email: dawn.glen@derby.anglican.org

Please Watch This Video First

Optional Books & PDF

  • Transcript of Welcome Video is here

  • Torrence, John R (2020) Accelerated Learning Unlocked

  • A Short Study Skills Guide, can be found here​

  • 'The Hub' Church of England Library Resource, access instructions can be found here

Optional Books & PDF

  • A Transcript of the video above can be found here

  • A Short Study Skills Guide, can be found here​

  • Torrence, John R (2020) Accelerated Learning Unlocked

  • 'The Hub' Church of England Library Resource, access instructions can be found here

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SESSION 1 STUDY DAY

During this introductory study day we will explore how scripture fits together.  We will look at how the bible fits together and think about the story of the bible and its main themes.

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SESSION 2

The Gospel of Matthew

In this session we will look at the book of Matthew, its date and authorship, its structure, themes and what it says about Jesus.

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SESSION 3

The Gospel of Mark

In this session we will look at Mark's gospel, its date and authorship, its structure, themes and what it says about Jesus.

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SESSION 4

The Gospel of Luke

In this session we will look at the book of Luke, its date and authorship, its structure, themes and what it says about Jesus.

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SESSION 5 STUDY DAY

In this session we will begin to examine what is arguably the most well loved book in the whole bible, the book of Psalms.

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SESSION 6

In this session we will look at the book of John, its date and authorship, its structure, themes and what it says about Jesus.

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SESSION 7

In this session we look at the main themes of the second of Luke's writings, the Acts of the Apostles, as well as its structure and how it relates to our church life today.

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SESSION 8

In this session we will identify which of the epistles are ascribed to Paul and begin to examine the the main themes and ideas that Paul presents in different ways in all of his letters.

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SESSION 9

​The book of Revelation has been the subject of much debate and speculation over the centuries since it was written.  In this session we will explore the main messages of the book, its structure and relationship to the Old Testament.

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SESSION 10 STUDY DAY

In our final study day, as well as looking back over the whole module, we will spend some time exploring two of the Old Testament's Narrative Books, Jonah and Ruth and how the themes of these timeless stories are still incredibly relevant in our modern world.

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ASSIGNMENT

There is one practical assignment for this module. Click on the picture as usual to find full details and guidance.

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