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 **Prophetic Books I BIB-4303 ** 9:30-10:45 TTH   FA 13 Spring, 2010 Instructor: Carl Johnson Office: 461-8741 Ext. 138  (Office Hours are Monday afternoon or by Appointment)  Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in Bible, general education, church vocations, and practical service, interpreting faith and learning in the context of a Christian worldview. 
 * ARLINGTON **** BAPTIST COLLEGE **
 * COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT **

** COURSE DESCRIPTION **
 A chapter-by-chapter outline and exposition of the book of Isaiah will be made with emphasis on the redemptive work of the Messiah as Isaiah presents it. Background, purpose and strategic place in Scripture will all be considered. __ Prerequisite __ : BIB 1301, 1302, 1305   Motyer, J. Alec., __The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary__. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP Academic, 1993. 
 * TEXTS **

__ The Holy Bible __ (KJV only) 


For this course we will: 1. Provide a syllabus listing the requirements for successfully completing this course. 2. Present the student with important foundational material relative to this first Prophetical book in the Word of God. 3. Prepare the student to a better discuss the authorship, chapter themes, and overall structure of the book Isaiah 4. Provide the student with a better understanding of the times, places, and world situations related to Isaiah and better acquaint the student with the person of Isaiah 5. Attempt to deepen the student’s appreciation of Christ’s work on the cross by demonstating why Isaiah is considered by some to be the “Gospel of the Old Testament” 6. Provide opportunities for student discussion and input. 7. Provide prompt and regular feedback with regard to submitted assignments. 8. Provide opportunities for testing over the required materials. 

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">To successfully compete this course, you will:
1. Prepare yourself for class discussion through the timely reading of pertinent Scripture and textbook sections. 2. Participate regularly in class discussion of assigned materials 3. Commit to memory a basic outline of Isaiah. 4. Memorize the text of Isaiah 53 and at least 5 other references related to Christ. 5. Prepare a three page argument for the unity of Isaiah. (Use at least 3 sources, one of which argues against the unity of Isaiah.) 6. Develop an annotated teaching outline of Isaiah which is 10-15 pages long and incorporates material presented in class with material found in our text. (Use 12 pt, Times New Roman.) 7. Engage in research regarding a topic relevant ot the writings of Isaiah. 8. Show by examination your mastery of certain required materials <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">

** INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES **
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">At the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. Write from memory a basic outline of Isaiah. 2. Quote and reference from memory Isaiah 53 and at least 5 other scriptures related to Christ. 3. Argue for the unity of Isaiah as regards a single authorship. 4. Present a general history regarding the time of Isaiah’s ministry. 5. Discuss the prophetic importance of Isaiah. 6. Discuss at length at least one important topic with regard to Isaiah. 7. Integrate supplemental material into a basic outline. 6. Explain the reference value of an annotated outline.

** COURSE ASSIGNMENTS **
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> 1. ** MEMORIZATION: ** Each student will be expected to write from memory a basic outline of Isaiah both as an inclass quiz and a part of their midterm. Both Isaiah 53 and at least five other scriptures are to be written from memory both as part of an inclass quiz and as part of their final exam. 2. ** CLASS DISCUSSION: **  Each student is to prepare for class discussion by reading assigned passages from the Scriptures and from the text. (Students should be prepared to lead such discussions as called upon.) 3. ** AUTHORSHIP PAPER: ** Each student is to complete a 3-4 page, typed, double-spaced paper which argues for the unified authorship of Isaiah. At least three refernces are to be cited, and one of the sources must argue against the unity of Isaiah. 4. ** ANNOTATED OUTLINE ** : Building upon the outline provided in your text, each student will incorporate annotations resulting from their research and/or class discussions to develop a annotated teaching outline which is 10-15 pages long. (12pt, Times New Roman) 5. ** TOPICAL PAPER: ** Each student is to w rite a 12-15 page research paper using Turabian format. Include an outline; footnotes, or in-body notes; and a works cited page. Footnotes, or in-body notes must include page numbers. At least 7 sources must be used, one of which must be journal articles. Topics will be suggested in class. (12 pt, Times New Roman) 6. ** EXAMS: ** Midterm and final exams are to be taken at the times indicated in your course schedule. Questions will be taken from materials presented and/or discussed in class. Exams will also include memorized materials as noted above. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; text-decoration: none;">

** GRADING **
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> The grading scale will be that of the current College Catalog.(See Gen. Information, Grading/Testing) The following percentages will be used in computing final grades. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> In class quizzes 5% Authorship Paper 10% Class discussion 15% Midterm Exam 15% Final Exam 15% Topical Paper 20% __Annotated Outline__ __20%__ TOTAL 100%

** Late assignments will be graded down ** one letter grade for each day they are late. **Assignments are one day late if not submitted at the beginning of the class in which they are due**. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">

** ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY **
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">Since 15% of the course grade is directly related to participation in class discussion, **//prompt, regular attendance is essential//** to peak performance. Furthermore, information presented in class is to be integrated into your annotated outlines. In keeping with catelog policy, if a student misses **//more than eight classes//**, he **//will receive a failing grade//**. **//Tardies count as ½ absences//**. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">

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** CLASS SCHEDULE **
Students should come prepared to participate and contribute to the discussion of the designated materials. Each student will have multiple opportunities to lead the discussion. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">

** JAN 12 Course Syllabus & Introduction **
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> ** 21 2:22-5:30 Pages 58-73 ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msoansilanguage: DE; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msoansilanguage: DE; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msoansilanguage: DE; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msoansilanguage: DE; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> ** 16 40:1-41:29 Pages 298-319 ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msoansilanguage: DE; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 4pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;">
 * 14 Introduction Pages 13-34 **
 * 19 1:1-2:21 Pages 37-58 **
 * 26 6:1-8:22 Pages 74-98 **
 * 28 8:23-10:34 Pages 98-120 **
 * FEB 2 11:1-12:6 Pages 120-134 **
 * 4 13:1-16:14+ Pages 134-156 **
 * 9 17:1-21:17 Pages 156-179 **
 * 11 22:1-23:18 Pages 179-194 Authorship paper due **
 * 16 24:1-26:21 Pages 194-220 **
 * 18 27:1-29:24 Pages 220-244 **
 * 23 30:1-32:20 Pages 244-261 **
 * 25 33:1-35:10 Pages 262-275 **
 * MAR 2 36:1-39:8 Pages 276-297 **
 * 4 Midterm Exam - Includes an outline for Isaiah **
 * 8 – 12 Spring Break **
 * 18 42:1-43:21 Pages 318-337 **
 * 23 43:22-44:23 Pages 338-351 **
 * 25 44:24-46:13 Pages 352-371 **
 * 30 47:1-48:22 Pages 371-382 **
 * APR 1 49:1-50:11 Pages 383-401 **
 * 6 51:1-52:12 Pages 402-422 **
 * 8 52:13-53:13 Pages 422-444 **
 * 13 54:1-55:13 Pages 444-458 **
 * 15 56:1-57:21 Pages 461-478 **
 * 20 58:1-60:22 Pages478-499 Topical paper due **
 * 22 61:1-64:12 Pages 499-522 **
 * 27 65:1-66:24 Pages 522-544 **
 * 29 Final Review – Includes Isaiah 53 Annotated Outlines Due **