Course Info & Schedule

BIBLICAL ETHICS Course Guide 

Making Biblical Decisions 

Online Precepts on Tuesdays at 6:30PM

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

Christian morality has always been challenged and rejected by unbelievers, but today even  many believers have lost their moral footing. Moreover, believers who want to live ethically are  frequently confused by the complexities of ethical decisions. Even so, with proper study of the  Bible's system of ethics, Christians can learn how to evaluate problems in ways that lead to  biblical solutions. This course is based on the lecture series, Making Biblical Decisions, produced  by Third Millennium Ministries and presented by Dr. John M. Frame. 

COURSE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND LIST OF MODULES 

Goals 

In this course, we would like to accomplish the following: 

1. We hope you will make use of all the elements of the course to: 

o grasp the unity of the Old and New Testaments, as expressed in the theme of the  Kingdom of God, 

o understand the purpose of God in the history of the Old and New Testaments, as  expressed in the covenants, and to 

o discern how their teachings should be applied in our lives today. 

2. We hope you will become more enthusiastic about your study of the Old and New  Testaments. 

3. We hope you make changes in your life as a response to the teachings of this course. It  should help you interpret and apply passages from the whole Bible. 

Objectives 

When you have done the following, it will show that the goals are met: 

1. Obtain satisfactory grades on the quizzes and test, demonstrating that you can identify o key concepts of the Kingdom of God, as expressed in both the Old and New  Testaments 

o the key covenants of the Old Testament and explain their relationships to the  New Covenant, 

o valid principles for using the Old and New Testaments today.

2. Complete the study guides and other assignments of the course, expressing your  thoughts and attitudes regarding the Old Testament, and showing how you have applied  the teachings of the course to your own life, especially that you are taking into account  the unity of the Old Testament, the history of the covenants, and the theme of the  kingdom of God to interpret and apply passages of the Old Testament. 

3. Participate in weekly discussions that both review and reflect up on the teachings of the  Thirdmill videos, in order to more fully understand the concepts and apply them to your  life and ministry. 

List of Modules for Biblical Foundations Course (* NOTE: No Precepts on October 19 or November 3)

1. Ethics in Scripture - September 22

2. God and His Word - September 29

3. The Attributes of Scripture - October 6

4. Parts and Aspects of Scripture - October 13

5. Revelation and Situation - November 10

6. Pursuing Our Goal - November 17

7. Understanding the Facts - November 24

8. Being Good - December 1

9. Intending Good - December 8

10. Choosing Good - December 15

EXPLANATION OF COURSE ELEMENTS 

Badge 

1. Each week, part of your group discussion time should be devoted to working through  the Badge document. This two-page guide will provide a general direction for your  Trainer as you seek to develop this vital ministry skill. 

2. In the first few weeks, part of your discussion time will be spent walking through the Discussion Topics given in the Badge Instructions. 

3. Once a solid foundation has been laid through the group discussion times, spend the  remaining weeks working through the badge Call to Action. 

4. You will be awarded the badge once your Trainer has determined the completion of the  action steps in light of the Badge Instructions.  

Modules 

1. Study the lessons; watching the video, listening to the audio, or reading the manuscript. 2. Complete the Study Guide for each module. These study guides will prepare you for the  online quiz.

3. Take the online Quiz for each module. The quizzes may be taken as many times as you  want, but you must wait one hour between each attempt. Your highest grade will be the  official grade. We suggest achieving at least an 80% before participating in the weekly  discussion to ensure you understand the concepts correctly. 

4. Participate in the weekly discussions with your group and Trainer, utilizing the Discussion Guide. These discussions are vital to your full understanding of the course  material and your ability to correctly apply the concepts to your life and ministry. We  recommend the discussion for each module last at least one hour. 

Final Exam 

You may take the test as many times as you want for review, but you must wait one  hour between each attempt. The official grade will be your highest grade, and in  order to complete the course, you must achieve at least an 80% on the Final Exam. 

GRADES 

The final grade will be calculated as follows: 

1. The quizzes on the lectures are each worth 30 points. 

2. The final exam on the lectures is worth 100 points. 

3. The Badge won’t affect your grade but must be completed to the satisfaction of the  Trainer and marked as complete on the Foundations Certificate Checklist. 

A total course score above 80% is considered passing.

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