Hebraic Thought – Understanding His Ways as Defined in Torah
Course HT-101 What is the Hebraic Understanding of Covenant
Professor: David Rhinehart
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (863) 802-5171
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Covenant U is to help students identify, define, and strengthen their Godgiven calling and ministry through the power of the Holy Spirit in the integrity of God’s Word
by providing a challenging environment in which scriptural prophetic training is based on
the foundation of Hebraic thought and the original teachings of Jesus and Paul.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
What is the Hebraic Understanding of Covenant (HT-101) provides candidates with the
study of Covenant, its foundational meanings, types, terms, and purposes.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1) Students will be able to understand, relate, and explain the knowledge of how God
has chosen to reveal Himself in the Covenants resulting in His desire for relationship
and intimacy with mankind.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Lesson 1: Why Study Covenant
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Student will demonstrate understanding of what a covenant is and be able
to identify what are some of the basic concepts that make up a covenant.
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Student will demonstrate ability to explain the purpose of covenant, the two
basic types, and what are some of the practical aspects that are exchanged
in the covenant.
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Lesson 2: Terms and the Covenants
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Student will demonstrate understanding of terms of making a covenant.
•
Student will demonstrate ability to compare the differences between the
covenants in scripture.
Lesson 3: Out of Covenant Verses In Covenant
•
Student will demonstrate understanding how being out of covenant with
God affects our choices we make.
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Student will demonstrate ability to explain how being in or out of covenant
affects his identity and purpose in life.
Lesson 4: How Much Should Understanding Covenant Change Our
Relationship With God and Others
• Student will demonstrate understanding of the depth of God’s lovingkindness or hesed.
• Students will demonstrate ability to explain how mercy, grace, and
steadfastness are demonstrated in the stories of Gibeon and
Mephibosheth.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Attendance: To benefit the most from each course, students are encouraged to actively
participate with other colleagues through class discussions and provide advance
notification to instructor in event of an absence.
Assignments: Students are expected to complete each course handout or reading
selection and complete class lesson study guide assignment including course discussion.
To receive the most out of their Covenant U experience students should critically reflect
through journaling, Bible study, prayer and intimacy with the Father.
Late Work: Each course reflection assessment will be submitted to the course instructor
up to the last calendar day of the course month. Should a problem arise or in an
emergency situation please notify the course instructor to make arrangements to
complete your assignments.
Academy Honesty: Students enrolled in the Covenant U are expected to maintain
academic integrity and honesty throughout each course. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism during reflections will be considered inadmissible.
Grading: Students will be graded fairly on each monthly course reflection using a grading
rubric based on student’s written demonstration of cognitive analyzing, application,
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examination, evaluation, understanding, and creation of original interpersonal,
intrapersonal, and existential thoughts and ideas.
COVENANT U ASSIGNMENT SCORING RUBRICS
LESSON HANDOUT RUBRIC
Vocabulary
Multiple Choice
Written Response
Weekly Total
5 Points
4 Points
6 Points
15 Points
COURSE REFLECTION RUBRIC
Score Level 0
Score Level 1
Score Level 2
Score Level 3
Score Level 4
0 Points
10 Points
20 Points
30 Points
40 Points
Student
demonstrates
limited
understanding
of intended
learning
outcomes and
course
objectives.
Student
demonstrates
partial
understanding
of intended
learning
outcomes and
course
objectives.
Student
demonstrates
adequate
understanding
of intended
learning
outcomes and
course
objectives.
Student
demonstrates
excellent
understanding
of intended
learning
outcomes and
course
objectives.
Student
demonstrates
complete
understanding
of intended
learning
outcomes and
course
objectives.
STUDENT FINAL GRADE EXAMPLE
Student
Name
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Course
Reflection
Final
Grade
Student A
15/15
pts
15/15
pts
15/15
pts
15/15
pts
40/40
pts
100/100
pts
70/100 Minimum Score Required for Course Certification
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