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The Bible Fact or Fancy is a second semester sophomore level course offered by the Rio Verde University’s College of Religion School of Theology. The course is presented by English guest professor Dr. Richard Gerhardt Thompson. Dr. Thompson, is the senior Pastor for the Liverpool Reformed Church of Christ. He obtained his ThD in Comparative Theologies from Wyaland Bible Seminary [AUS] in 1994. He specialized in Ancient Israelite Beliefs at the ThD level, and in Theology at the MTh level. He obtained his PhD in Alternative Healing in 1991 from Kingston University, England. Based upon his voluminous researches into non-occultic alternative medicine, he maintains an intuitive healing center in Alternative Medicine. He is the author of over 50 books and 1000 articles in theology, bible, ancient history and other fields. He has lectured in numerous countries, and his articles have been translated into several languages. Since 1998 he has been a prolific writer, and has published more than 50 books in 6 languages in the fields of theology, apologetics, ancient history, and early Bible literature. He has also published several research papers in apologetics in English magazines. He has made notable contributions in several fields, such as education, information technology, and Alternative Medicine. He has also played a key role among the those in the English and Canadian United Churches of Christ. He was the joint writer of the first Systematic Theology in and Christian Apologetics in the Malayalam language. He was also the Editor-in-Chief pf a a one-volume Encyclopedia of Theology. Making spiritual resources accessible to all has been his life-long quest, and with this aim he has established several theological and secular distance-training courses which now attract students from around the world. He comes to Rio Verde University as a guest professor courtesy of our Vancouver, CAN branch. During the course, if you have questions regarding the class or related comments, you can e-mail Dr.R Thompson at information@rioverdeunivesity.org. Currently this class is available by distance learning only. (The cost of this course may be tax deductible under either the HOPE or LIFETIME LEARNING programs approved by Congress and incorporated into IRS forms). If you are a minister, evangelist, rabbi, imam, a BACI* or other spiritual leader this course may be taken as a CEU program and provides 7.5 hour credits. Contact our admissions office for further instructions for CEU credit. [*BACI-Beth Adonai Congregations INTL is a primary supporter of RVU-School of Theology]. The textbook for the course will be the NKJV Holy Bible. Other translations may be used as a substitute. Most Biblical quotes are from the New King James Version unless otherwise noted. Verses are italicized for easy viewing. Note-Many of the theological views expressed in this course are the personally held beliefs of our guest professor and as such must be respected. Those from other denominational or religious belief systems should use these views as focal points for discussion and understanding though different than their own. Some of these views differ from Beth Adonai INTL’s theological stance. The text is primarily in the doctrine of the Protestant (Evangelical) Christian teachings, and is a part of the theological diversity programs offered at RVU.  New King James Version Translation (text) When you receive your packet (i.e. study guide and text materials) you will find the directions regarding usage of the program materials, on the first page of the study guide. You can purchase a KJV Holy Bible at most book stores or the book can be acquired from the RVU-U bookstore (go to the bookstore on the website, check the book, go to checkout). ***Note-Many of the theological views expressed in this course are the personally held beliefs of our guest professor and as such must be respected. Also note that there are many theories, suppositions, and possible explanations presented which may dramatically differ from current ‘proven’ science. These positions are accompanied with caveats. The ‘missionizing’ tone of some of the paragraphs has been toned done to allow a broader student base to participate in this program without abject bewilderment or dissonance. Because the first eleven chapters of Genesis tend to find strong emotional support for differing theories, opinions, and even tenets of faith, we at RVU ask for your prayers and trust that in the spirit of learning, vastly unique points may somehow stimulate you the student to further study, and discovery which you can share with all the rest of mankind. Those from other denominational or religious belief systems should use these views as focal points for discussion and understanding though in some instances the positions may be dramatically different than their own. Many of these views expressed by these contributing authors, writers, and theorists differ significantly from Beth Adonai’s theological stance. INSTRUCTIONS: This course is designed to take the student approximately 35-40 hours to finish on average. It should take you about 6 hours to complete the various expository questions and final exams. There are sets of questions in each section. They are highlighted as such “Question:”. On the blank sheet (enclosed with your registration packet) of paper with the questions, answer all these questions, and submit each section with the appropriate cover sheet. There is one term paper required for completion of the class. The term paper counts for 30% of your grade. The questions account for 20% of your grade (although you simply must complete them since many are opinions they are not graded on content). The final exam accounts for 50% of your final grade. A cumulative grade of 70% is required for successful completion. Begin by opening the text materials. You may already have a Bible at home. To be more accurate dates are designated as A.C.E. and B.C.E. (After the Christian Era, and Before the Christian Era) instead of A.D. and B.C. In addition, Biblical passages are italicized, and Chapter/Verse designations are highlighted in bold type. Read the introduction to the coursework. Then, read the first section of the course material written by Dr. Thompson. When you have completed reading the first three sections submit your term paper outline and rough draft. You may use your Bible as this is an open book test. When you have completed the mid-term exam place the cover form along with your answer sheet in the enclosed pre-labeled envelope. Mail your test to: RVU-U c/o Dr. RGThompsoon 3214 N University Ave. Unit #435, Provo, UT 84604. Upon receipt of your test papers it will be graded by staff, recorded in your student file, and returned to you. (Remember: A 70% grade is required for successful completion of each course.) Keep the graded questions you receive back with your text materials. Read each Section by Dr. Thompson. Take your final exam then follow instructions and mail all test papers to RVU-U. Good luck, and may G-d Bless your studies. Baruch HaShem. Dr. Rivkah Cordoba-admissions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Genesis 1-11: In the Beginning © Dr. Richard Gerhardt Thompson  The basis for any Biblical Study Course must be that: (1) God is The Divine Creator, and (2) that the Bible is the published of God. This Bible Study course consists of a series of lessons that begin with a series of Bible survey lessons. Using these initial Bible lessons as a foundation, the course then unfolds God's plan of salvation for sinners. When you finish the entire Bible Study series, you should know why God considers wants to draw creation closer to the Divine. If you realize that God does, you should also understand what you need to do to receive God's pardon. You will be able to take the Online Bible Study Course using the New King James Version (NKJV). If you do not have a personal copy of the Bible, we provide a link to an online copy of the New King James Version (NKJV) as a study Bible. Each Bible lesson consists of an informative text for you to read, study, and thoughtfully consider. Often the lessons will refer to Bible passages. This will give you an opportunity to find and read related Bible texts as you study the lesson. To find out how well you have understood the lesson, you should complete the Bible questions that follow the lesson text. These Bible questions are always of three types: (1) completing Bible verses by filling in blanks, (2) answering "true" or "false", and (3) selecting correct answers from a list of choices. Following the Bible questions we tell you how to send your answers back to us so that we can evaluate them and review any questions or comments you have. We would appreciate comments on any aspect of the course--Bible lesson design or content, difficulties in transmitting your answers, or problems with how your answers are processed and evaluated. Within a few days of the time we receive your answers, you should get a reply from the course instructor/proctor who will list the correct responses. |
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