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Biblical Studies for Secular Students (for 12 - 17 year olds)
Christy Knockleby
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(191)
Learn the history of ancient Israel and the Old Testament from a secular perspective.
Class experience
The Bible represents a major foundation for the metaphor and symbolism found within the Western Canon. Understanding its stories allows one to understand the cultural shorthand that authors and playwrights have used for more than a millennia. Biblical influence can be seen in works as diverse as Dante to Leonard Cohen. This course is based on the premise that the Bible is written by humans for humans. The texts were compiled and edited over hundreds of years. By looking closely at the texts...
I was raised within the United Church of Canada to view the Bible as a historical and literary document. I attended a year of theological studies at McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec. I'm currently agnostic or even atheist, but fascinated by Biblical history.
Students will be required to have access to a copy of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible. This can be online or hard copy. Students will be expected to have this available at every class.
The Bible includes violence and sex. If you have concerns about those topics being discussed, please contact me so we can discuss the concerns.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(191)
I am a homeschooling mother of three. I have a B.A. in political theory and many years experience teaching online. I've also studied theology and written a book titled A Secular Bible Study as well as a young adult novel titled The Edge of the...
Group Class
$135
for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
60 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
6-14 learners per class
