BIBL 161 - Romans

BIBL 161 Textbook readings, Bible readings, and presentations

The student is expected to read the course textbook by Douglas J. Moo, Romans: The NIV Application Commentary, in its entirety. The modules/weeks are designed to guide the student through the textbook and the book of Romans in 8 weeks.

In addition to reading the textbook, the student is expected to read through the book of Romans at least twice from at least two different translations. The student will read Romans along with the textbook. In addition, the student will read through Romans in one sitting. The student may read from the translation of his/her choice. Several excellent translations exist, including the ESV, CSB, NIV, NASB, NET, NKJV, and KJV. The student will note that the Study Guides and Tests are based on the NIV (1985) translation.

Each module/week contains study guides that are designed to guide the student through the book of Romans and the Moo commentary and also to aid in his/her preparation for the 4 Tests.

BIBL 161 Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.

BIBL 161 Group Discussion Board Forums (3)

The student will complete 3 Group Discussion Board Forums. For this collaborative discussion board, the thread will be posted in response to the instructor’s prompts. Then, the student will reply to 2 classmates’ threads. The student must be acutely aware of the time sensitivity of the Group Discussion Board Forums. (MLO: A, B, C)

BIBL 161 Research Paper

This is a reading/research-driven course that culminates with a Research Paper. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E)

BIBL 161 Research Paper: Topic

The student will choose a provided topic on which to write his/her Research Paper.

BIBL 161 Research Paper: Bibliography

The student will write a bibliography with a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly sources in current Turabian format.

BIBL 161 Research Paper: Thesis Statement

The student will write a clearly written thesis statement for his/her Research Paper.

BIBL 161 Research Paper: Final Submission

The student will write a 5-7-page Research Paper based on his/her chosen topic in current Turabian format.

BIBL 161 Spiritual Formation Project

A 3 to 4 page project that includes three major components: (1) personal reflection and evaluation; (2) community reflection and interaction; and (3) synthesis and application. (MLO: F)

BIBL 161 Tests (4)

The student is required to complete 4 tests. The tests will be open-book/open-notes and will consist of 24–25 multiple-choice, true/false, and/or essay questions. The tests cover all required Reading & Study material. The student will have 1 hour to complete each test. (MLO: A, D)