8th Grade Bible

BIB0800

Course Description
The goal of this course is to equip each student with an introduction and understanding of major
Bible doctrines and how they relate to his/her life. This will be accomplished by surveying major
themes, characters and life principles found in the Bible. The objective is to take the timeless
truths of God’s Word and make them relevant and applicable in each student’s life.

Rationale
Throughout this course we will discuss, but not be limited to major doctrines of the faith:
Inerrancy and Inspiration of Scripture, Salvation, How to Study the Word, Creation, Trinity, Evil,
and similar topics in order to equip students in the fundamentals of the faith in knowledge and
articulation.

Prerequisite
None

Biblical Integration Outcomes

A. The student will study the Bible to better understand God and His creation. (Colossians
1:14-16)
B. The student will shape his/her worldview by examining and discerning Scripture.
(Matthew 4:4)
C. The student will investigate how Old Testament prophecy was fulfilled in the New
Testament. (Matthew 13:14; 2 Peter 1:21)
D. The student will read important Scripture that speak to the attributes of God, Jesus
Christ, and the Holy Spirit. (John 14:7-21; Acts 1:8; Romans 1:20)
E. The student will explore the Bible for truth regarding life and the commandments and
promises of God. (John 1:14-17, 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:7)
F. The student will learn how to defend the faith through becoming more familiar with
Scripture. (2 Timothy 2:15, 3:16; 1 Peter 3:15)
G. The student will review all books of the Bible, explore Bible study methods and
materials, and learn ways to apply the Bible to his/her life. (Psalm 119:9-16)

Measurable Learning Outcomes

A. The student will understand the authority of Scripture.

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 B. The student will understand the organizational structure of the Bible.
C. The student will understand the books of Law of the Old Testament.
D. The student will have a thorough understanding of the books of History of the Old
Testament.
E. The student will have a thorough understanding of the books of Poetry & Wisdom of the
Old Testament.
F. The student will have a thorough understanding of the books of Major Prophets of the
Old Testament.
G. The student will have a thorough understanding of the books of Minor Prophets of the
Old Testament.
H. The student will have a thorough understanding of the books of The Gospels & Acts of
the New Testament.
I. The student will have a thorough understanding of the books of the Pauline Epistles of
the New Testament.
J. The student will have a thorough understanding of the books of the General Epistles &
Revelation of the New Testament.
K. The student will understand the need for multiple translations of the Bible.
L. The student will have a thorough understanding of Studying the Bible.

Course Materials
See LUOA’s Systems Requirements for computer specifications necessary to operate LUOA
curriculum. Also view Digital Literacy Requirements for LUOA’s expectation of users’ digital
literacy.
Note: Embedded YouTube videos may be utilized to supplement LUOA curriculum. YouTube
videos are the property of the respective content creator, licensed to YouTube for distribution
and user access. As a non-profit education institution, LUOA is able to use YouTube video
content under the YouTube Terms of Service and the provisions of the TEACH Act of 2001. For
additional information on copyright, please contact the Jerry Falwell Library.

Course Grading Policies

The students’ grades will be determined according to the following grading scale and
assignment weights. The final letter grade for the course is determined by a 10-point scale.
Assignments are weighted according to a tier system, which can be referenced on the Grades
Page in Canvas. Each tier is weighted according to the table below. Items that do not affect the
student’s grade are found in Tier 0.

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 Grading Scale Assignment Weights
A 90-100% Tier 0 0%
B 80-89% Tier 1 25%
C 70-79% Tier 2 35%
D 60-69% Tier 3 40%
F 0-59%

Course Policies
Students are accountable for all information in the Student Handbook. Below are a few policies
that have been highlighted from the Student Handbook.

Types of Assessments
To simplify and clearly identify which policies apply to which assessment, each assessment has
been categorized into one of four categories: Lesson, Assignment, Quiz, or Test. Each
applicable item on the course Modules page has been designated with an identifier chosen from
among these categories. Thus, a Quiz on the American Revolution may be designated by the
title, “1.2.3 Quiz: The American Revolution.” These identifiers were placed on the Modules page
to help students understand which Honor Code and Resubmission policies apply to that
assessment (see the Honor Code and Resubmission policies on the pages to follow for further
details).
 Lesson: Any item on the Modules page designated as a “Lesson”
These include instructional content and sometimes an assessment of that content.
Typically, a Lesson will be the day-to-day work that a student completes.
 Assignment: Any item on the Modules page designated as an “Assignment”
Typical examples of Assignments include, but are not limited to, papers, book reports,
projects, labs, and speeches. Assignments are usually something that the student
should do their best work on the first time.
 Quiz: Any item on the Modules page designated as a “Quiz”
This usually takes the form of a traditional assessment where the student will answer
questions to demonstrate knowledge of the subject. Quizzes cover a smaller amount of
material than Tests.
 Test: Any item on the Modules page designated as a “Test”
This usually takes the form of a traditional assessment where the student will answer
questions to demonstrate knowledge of the subject. Tests cover a larger amount of
material than Quizzes.

Resubmission Policy
Students are expected to submit their best work on the first submission for every Lesson,
Assignment, Quiz, and Test. However, resubmissions may be permitted in the following
circumstances:
 Lesson: Students are automatically permitted two attempts on a Lesson. The student
may freely resubmit for their first two attempts without the need for teacher approval.

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  Assignment: Students are intended to do their best work the first time on all
Assignments. However, any resubmissions must be completed before the student
moves more than one module ahead of that Assignment. For example, a student may
resubmit an Assignment from Module 3 while in Module 4, but not an Assignment from
Modules 1 or 2. High School students may not resubmit an Assignment without
expressed written permission from the teacher in a comment.
 Quiz: Students may NOT resubmit for an increased grade.
 Test: Students may NOT resubmit for an increased grade.
If a student feels that he or she deserves a resubmission on a Lesson, Assignment, Quiz, or
Test due to a technical issue such as computer malfunctioning, the student should message his
or her teacher to make the request, and that request will need to be approved by a Department
Chair.

Consequences for Violations to the Honor Code

Every time a student violates the Honor Code, the teacher will submit an Honor Code Incident
Report. The Student Support Coordinator will review the incident and allocate the appropriate
consequences. Consequences, which are determined by the number of student offences, are
outlined below:
 Warning: This ONLY applies to high school Lessons and elementary/middle school
Assignments and Lessons. These will be taken as a teaching moment for the student.
 Lessons: A zero will be assigned for the question only.
 Elementary/Middle School Assignment: The student must redo their work.
However, they may retain their original grade.
 1st Offense:
 Lesson, Quiz, or Test: The student will receive a zero on the entire assessment.
 Assignment: The student will either:
 Receive a 0% on the original assignment
 Complete the Plagiarism Workshop
 Retry the assignment for a max grade of 80%
 2nd Offense: The student will receive a zero and be placed on Academic Probation.
 3rd Offense: The student will receive a zero and the Faculty Chair will determine the
consequences that should follow, possibly including withdrawal from the course or
expulsion from the academy.

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 Scope and Sequence
Bible 8 – BIB0800

Module 1 Module 6
Week 1: Introduction Week 19: Translations of the Bible
Week 2: Origin of the Bible Week 20: Translations of the Bible
Week 3: Divine Inspiration Week 21: Translations of the Bible
Week 4: Genesis - Deuteronomy Week 22: Translations of the Bible

Module 2 Module 7
Week 5: Joshua - 2 Kings Week 23: How to Study the Bible
Week 6: I Chronicles - Esther Week 24: Basic Principles of Bible
Week 7: Job - Song of Solomon Study
Week 8: Isaiah - Daniel Week 25: Basic Principles of Bible
Study
Module 3 Week 26: Basic Bible Passages
Week 9: Covenants
Week 10: Major and Minor Prophets Module 8
Week 11: Joel - Nahum Week 27: Tools for Bible Study
Week 12: Habakkuk - Malachi Week 28: Tools for Bible Study
Week 29: In-Depth Bible Study
Module 4 Week 30: In-Depth Bible Study
Week 13: Matthew - John
Week 14: Acts - II Corinthians Module 9
Week 15: Galatians - II Thessalonians Week 31: In-Depth Bible Study
Week 16: I Timothy - James Week 32: In-Depth Bible Study
Week 33: In-Depth Bible Study
Module 5 Week 34: AAA of the Christian Life
Week 17: I Peter - Jude
Week 18: Revelation and Final Exam Module 10
Week 35: AAA of the Christian Life
Week 36: AAA of the Christian Life
and Final Exam