1. Bible History/Human
Services Teaching Program
2013-2014 Curriculum
Proposal
Darek McCullers, M.T.S.
NCDPI, SACS Qualified
Bible, Religion, and Sociology Teacher
April 24, 2013

2. The
Concept
•Allied with the
Common Core
State Standards
for English
Language Arts
and History/Social
Studies
Bible History/Human Services Prep
Program
(for school settings)

3. The
Opportunity
• To give the student
understanding of the
influence of the Bible
on history, law,
community, and
cultural life.
• To give insight into the
worldviews taken from
the Bible promoting
human rights, women's
rights, social justice,
etc.
• To teach students how
to learn, and use,
multiple and complex
reference skills.
Bible History/Human Services Prep
Program
(for school settings)

4. The
Potential
•Raises test
scores
•Increases
Retention
•Produces
better
citizens
Bible History/Human Services Prep
Program
(for school settings)

5. Unit I - The Historical, Geographical, and
Cultural Settings of the Bible (Common
to All Introductory Classes)
 A Brief Literary History of the Bible
(Canonization, Transmission, and
Translations)
 An Overview of the Contents of the Bible
 Engaging the Biblical Creation Story by
comparison/contrast to a Variety of
Peoples, Cultures, and Belief Systems via
Project Based Learning (Student
Presentations)
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

6. Reading-Key Ideas and
Details
•Analyze how and why
individuals, events, or ideas
develop and interact over the
course of a text.
Reading-Craft and
Structure
• Assess how point of view or
purpose shapes the content
and style of a text.
Unit I-Common Core Standards

7. Reading-Integration of
Knowledge and Ideals
•Analyze how two or more texts address
similar themes or topics in order to build
knowledge or to compare the
approaches the authors take.
Writing-Text Types and Purposes
• Write narratives to develop real or
imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, well-chosen details
and well-structured event sequences.
Unit I-Common Core Standards

8. Writing-Production and
Distribution of Writing
•Use technology, including the Internet, to
produce and publish writing and to
interact and collaborate with others.
Writing-Research to Build
and Present Knowledge
• Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and
research.
Unit I-Common Core Standards

9. Unit II-An Introduction to the Torah
(First Five Books)
 A Study of the Writings and the Writer using
M.O.L.L.I. (Multimedia Oriented Listening,
Learning, and Interaction) methods
 Get a brief introduction to the characters
through The Bible Series (by the History
Channel)
 Understanding Slavery, Oppression, and
Freedom situations via the Joseph Narrative
 Exposure to the various branches and
practices of Judaism via a panel discussion
day.
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

10. Reading-Key Ideas and Details
•Determine central ideas or themes of a
text and analyze their development;
summarize the key supporting details and
ideas.
Reading-Craft and Structure
• Interpret words and phrases as they are
used in a text, including determining
technical, connotative, and figurative
meanings, and analyze how specific word
choices shape meaning or tone..
Unit II-Common Core Standards

11. Reading-Integration of
Knowledge and Ideals
•Integrate and evaluate content
presented in diverse formats and media,
including visually and quantitatively, as
well as in words.
Writing-Text Types and Purposes
• Write arguments to support claims in an
analysis of substantive topics or texts
using valid reasoning and relevant and
sufficient evidence
Unit II-Common Core Standards

12. Writing-Production and Distribution of
Writing
•Produce clear and coherent writing in which
the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Writing-Research to Build and Present Knowledge
•Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of
each source, and integrate the information while
avoiding plagiarism..
Unit II-Common Core Standards

13. Unit III-A Study of Abraham, Sarah, and their
Descendents (Patriarchs and
Matriarchs)
 A Brief Introduction to Family Systems Theory
as a means to understanding interactions
between the Biblical Characters
 Getting to Know The Characters (Patriarchs
and Matriarchs) through The Bible
Collection Film Series
 Uncover a better self-understanding as
students construct their own genogram and
family tree.
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

14. Reading-Key Ideas and Details
•Determine central ideas or themes of a
text and analyze their development;
summarize the key supporting details and
ideas.
Reading-Craft and Structure
• Analyze the structure of texts, including how
specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger
portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter,
scene, or stanza) relate to each other and
the whole.
Unit III-Common Core Standards

15. Reading-Integration of
Knowledge and Ideals
•Integrate and evaluate content
presented in diverse formats and media,
including visually and quantitatively, as
well as in words.
Writing-Text Types and Purposes
• Write informative/explanatory texts to
examine and convey complex ideas
and information clearly and accurately
through the effective selection,
organization, and analysis of content.
Unit III-Common Core Standards

16. Writing-Production and Distribution of
Writing
• Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach.
Writing-Research to Build and Present Knowledge
•Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects based on focused questions, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
Unit III-Common Core Standards

17. Unit IV-Both Leaders and Servants: The
Women of the Old Testament
 An Introductory Study of the Notion of
Rulers, Kings, and Queens in Ancient
Near Eastern and Older World Cultures
 An introduction to gender roles, rights,
and responsibilities in ancient and
contemporary context (socio-rhetorical
analysis).
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

18. Unit IV-Both Leaders and Servants: The
Women of the Old Testament
(continued)
 A Detailed Study of the Narratives of
Ruth and Esther
 Compare and Contrast the Biblical text
with representations in film (two movies
have been made about each
character)
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

19. Unit IV-Both Leaders and Servants: The
Women of the Old Testament
(continued)
 Gain an appreciation for the broad
spectrum of women who have
influenced the Old Testament story.
 Women of the Bible: The Life and Times
of Every Woman in the Bible will serve as
a reference work.
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

20. Unit IV-Both Leaders and Servants: The
Women of the Old Testament
(continued)
Unit concludes with a Project Based
Learning (PBL) Assignment where
students will:
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

21. Unit IV-Both Leaders and Servants: The
Women of the Old Testament
(continued)
 1) create a timeline of related events for
thee hundred years around a character
(100 years before and following birth),
 2) make an artistic rendering of what the
person did or should look like,
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

22. Unit IV-Both Leaders and Servants: The
Women of the Old Testament
(continued)
 3) provide a short written report detailing
their part in the Old Testament narrative,
and
 4) give an oral presentation (based on
the previous components).
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

23. Reading-Key Ideas and
Details
•Analyze how and why
individuals, events, or ideas
develop and interact over the
course of a text.
Reading-Craft and
Structure
• Assess how point of view or
purpose shapes the content
and style of a text.
Unit IV-Common Core
Standards

24. Reading-Integration of
Knowledge and Ideals
•Analyze how two or more texts address
similar themes or topics in order to build
knowledge or to compare the
approaches the authors take.
Writing-Text Types and Purposes
• Write narratives to develop real or
imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, well-chosen details
and well-structured event sequences.
Unit IV-Common Core
Standards

25. Writing-Production and
Distribution of Writing
•Use technology, including the Internet, to
produce and publish writing and to
interact and collaborate with others.
Writing-Research to Build
and Present Knowledge
• Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and
research.
Unit IV-Common Core
Standards

26. Unit V-A Nation and Its Leader: Early
Developments in the Biblical
Monarchy
 An Introductory Study of the Notion of
Rulers, Kings, and Queens in Ancient
Near Eastern and Older World Cultures
 A Detailed Study of the Narratives of
Saul, David, and Solomon with attention
to Personality Dynamics
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

27. Unit V-A Nation and Its Leader: Early
Developments in the Biblical Monarchy
(Continued)
 Students will be acquainted with their own
personalities by completing a select
personality inventory.
 Students will be assigned a Bible character
and determine his or her personality type
using the inventory to create a
Characterization of the Character (COTC).
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

28. Reading-Key Ideas and Details
•Determine central ideas or themes of a
text and analyze their development;
summarize the key supporting details and
ideas.
Reading-Craft and Structure
• Analyze the structure of texts, including how
specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger
portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter,
scene, or stanza) relate to each other and
the whole.
Unit V-Common Core Standards

29. Reading-Integration of
Knowledge and Ideals
•Integrate and evaluate content
presented in diverse formats and media,
including visually and quantitatively, as
well as in words.
Writing-Text Types and Purposes
• Write informative/explanatory texts to
examine and convey complex ideas
and information clearly and accurately
through the effective selection,
organization, and analysis of content.
Unit V-Common Core Standards

30. Writing-Production and Distribution of
Writing
• Develop and strengthen writing as needed by
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach.
Writing-Research to Build and Present Knowledge
•Conduct short as well as more sustained research
projects based on focused questions, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
Unit V-Common Core Standards

31. Unit VI-Wisdom Traditions and the Old
Testament
 An Introduction to Wisdom Writings from
Africa and the Ancient Near East that
relate to and/or influence the Old
Testament
 Several renditions of the Solomon story
available on film will be viewed and
related to various Biblical texts
(Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, etc.)
Course of Instruction
Bible History I

32.  High Media Content
› Makes use of smart board/web technology
› Film is incorporated appropriately into lesson
plans
 Reading and Writing (Literacy) Focused
› Texts will be read out loud
› Dictionaries and Commentaries will support
the learning environment
› Cornell Notes, Vinn Diagrams, Art Work, and
Short Paper Writing are methods for teaching
and learning.
Concluding Notes

33.  Supports Student Development
› Awareness of Family System
› Knowledge of Personality Type
› Review of Different Ethical Frameworks for
Orderly Societies
Concluding Notes (Continued)

34.  Bible History II-Introduction to New
Testament
Course Description: This course is a general
historical overview of the New Testament
with emphasis on Matthew, Mark, Luke,
John, and Acts.
May Be Taught Synonymously
(Common Introductory Unit,
Same Alignment with CCS)

35.  Bible History III-Old Testament from the
Monarchs to the Prophets
Course Description: This course is a
historical overview of the OT, including a
detailed study of the United and Divided
Kingdom periods and a study of the
prophetic books. The course covers I
Samuel – Malachi.
May Be Taught Subsequently
(Bible History I or II required,
Same Alignment with CCS)

36.  Bible History IV-New Testament from
Romans to Revelations
Course Description: This course focuses
upon the role and writings of the Epistles.
This course covers Romans – Revelation.
May Be Taught Subsequently
(Bible History I or II required,
Same Alignment with CCS)

37. 4009AS-
Minority
Studies
#1
4041CS-Current Affairs and Issues
#6
4060AS-
Sociology
#3
4080BS-
Psychology
#5
4011BS-African American Studies
#4
4062CS-Community Action
Projects (Internships)
#8
4061CS-Social
Problems
#7
4070AS-Anthropology
#2
Complementary Courses (That I Can
Teach) to complete Bible
History/Human Services Program
Course Offerings
Course Numbering Code (Per NC
Wise): A=10th Grade Level, B=11th Grade
Level, and C=12th Grade Level. Students
could be enrolled for a class below their
level but not above to maintain the
academic rigor of the program.