EXEGESIS & BIBLE STUDY IST 2019

ASSINGMENT OBJECTIVES Assess ability to exegete the passage Assess ability to adapt the content of the exegesis in order to facilitate a bible study for children (8yrs – 12yrs) Assess your ability to reflect theologically and contextually

ASSINGNMENT DESCRIPTION There are two Sections to this Assignment: Section A: Exegesis (1200 words: 30 marks) Section B: Bible Study * Method and design (500 – 1000 words: 25 marks) * Lesson Plan (no word limit: 30marks) * Self Reflection (500 – 800words: 15marks) and Reflection of the participants All aspects must be submitted in order for this assignment to be considered complete.

SECTION A: EXEGESIS (1200words: 30marks) Analysis of the text (behind the text, in the text, in front of the text) Clear use and ownership of hermeneutical perspectives: How and the why Integration of contextual needs and Methodist theological traditions Please reference sources in the text and provide a detailed bibliography

SECTION B: (500 – 1000 words: 25) PART 1: METHOD & DESIGN Method: Philosophical/Theological and Pedagogical frames are you using Womanist or Post-colonial theological frames Contextual Bible Study Methodology (see, judge, act) Why are you using these frames? (Contextual Analysis and examining personal lenses) Design: Big picture overview of the Bible study Broad Objectives and Lay out

SECTION B: (no word limit: 30marks) PART TWO: Detailed Lesson Plan Broad Objectives and Lesson Goals Description of use of space How are you facilitating Introductions and Groups rules or ethos? Icebreakers (what is the purpose? Do they relate to material?) How are you designing the “see”, “judge” and “act” aspects of the Bible Study What is the content of your study (is there a worksheet or handout, etc)

SECTION B (500 – 800 words: 15 marks) PART THREE: REFFLECTIONS Self Reflection: - What excited you about this experience? - What challenged you or made you feel unsure? - What new skills have you learnt? - Where was God in this moment? What have I learnt about my vocation? Participants Reflection

WHAT TO SUBMIT? SECTION A: Exegesis of passage SECTION B: Part One: Method and Design Part Two: Lesson Plan Part Three: Self Reflection and Participant's Reflection

FINALLY… Please reference sources in the text and provide a detailed bibliography AND… READ, EXPLORE and READ SOME MORE