CC 120 Bible Overview: A Historical & Cultural Perspective, Fall 2025
Sep 15, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
Spots remaining: 10
Full course description
Immersive Experience Overview
Facilitator
Name Rev. Tracey Quillen
Telephone 770.893.7849 (Text is best)
E-Mail Revtraceyq@gmail.com
Response Time Policy Within 24 hours
Immersive Experience Description
A shared foundation for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, these scriptures are a vibrant tapestry of compelling stories, soul-stirring poetry, timeless wisdom, and profound prophetic visions. Embark on a journey through their rich history and development, unlocking deeper meanings and building a crucial foundation for meaningful interpretation in your own life.
Competencies
By the end of the experience, learners will be able to:
· Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew Bible and how the historical perspective impacts our understanding of the scriptures.
· Articulate the relationship between the Hebrew Bible and Christian Scriptures, highlighting their interconnectedness.
· Identify and contextualize key historical periods and cultural influences relevant to selected passages in both the Hebrew Bible and Christian Scriptures.
· Analyze how historical context influences the interpretation of specific biblical texts, comparing pre- and post-historical perspective understandings.
· Articulate and evaluate the central themes of Jesus' teachings and their significance for spiritual growth, providing examples of his teaching methods and identifying practical applications for daily life.
· Distinguish between the theological and practical differences in following Jesus versus following Paul.
· Analyze and interpret the key themes and symbolism within the Book of Revelation.
Required Text/Readings
· NRSV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, by Craig S. Keener & John H. Walton, ISBN 978-0310452683
· Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Literally, by Marcus Borg, ISBN 978-0060609184
Recommended Readings/Handouts
· Don’t Know Much About the Bible, by Kenneth C. Davis, ISBN 978- 0688148843
· Revelation Kingdom Come: Understanding the Book of Revelation, by Ed Townley, ISBN 978-0871593610
· Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End, by Bart Ehrman, ISBN: 9781982147990
· Revelation: The Book of Unity, by J. Sig Paulson & Ric Dickerson,
· Revelations: Visions, Prophecy & Politics in the Book of Revelation, by Elaine Pagels, ISBN 978-0143121633
· Who Wrote the Bible, by Richard Elliott Friedman, ISBN 978-1501192401
· Who Wrote the New Testament? The Making of the Christian Myth, by Burton L. Mack, ISBN 978-0060655181
Recommended Website(s)
· https://bibleproject.com/
Live Class Sessions
All times listed in Central Time
September 2025
1. Wednesday, September 17 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2. Wednesday, September 24 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
October 2025
3. Wednesday, October 1 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4. Wednesday, October 8 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
5. Wednesday, October 15 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
6. Wednesday, October 22 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
7. Wednesday, October 29 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 2025
8. Wednesday, November 5 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
9. Wednesday, November 12 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
10. Wednesday, November 19 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.