Introduction to Scripture Studies class is a  full-year introduction to the exegesis of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.   The New American Bible is the primary text and students must bring it to class each day. Understanding the Scriptures is the secondary text, or commentary, and students will use this book primarily at home.

Mrs. Curran quizzes sophomores frequently and tests at the end of each major unit of study.

First Quarter topics include:

• Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures
• A contextual approach to Scripture Interpretation
• Examination of the literary patterns and lessons of the Priestly Preface (Gen1-2:4)
• Comparison between the Priestly (P) and Yahwist (J) writing styles
• Lessons of the Yahwist creation account (Gen 2:4b ff)

        TEST (September 17,2008)

• The Fall of Man (Genesis 3-11)
• The Patriarchs:  Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
• Joseph
• Moses

• Natural Law
• 10 Commandments
• Great Commandment
• The Good Samaritan
• The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

        TEST  (September 23)

• Carninal virtuest
• Human virtues