Bible 250 – Winter 25

Anchor Bible College

Bible 250

Dig deep into difficult questions and important truths found in the book of Genesis. See the big picture of God’s plan of salvation history and learn how it can impact your life today. Are you ready to embark on this journey?

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Jan. 5 – Apr. 27 (2025)

Fur Rendezvous Break Week: Feb. 16
Easter Break: Apr. 20

Sundays: 7pm-10pm

Once-Weekly Classes. Room 105

In-Person Education

Personal, Discipleship-Oriented Biblical Education

$225

FREE for New Anchor Students. $75 per credit hour for returning students

Course Description

Bible 250 – Genesis (3 credits)

This course covers an in-depth study of the book of Genesis including its theological significance and practical application to our lives. The course is structured with exegetical lectures covering portions of Genesis along with several further theological lectures tracing the themes of Genesis throughout the remainder of Scripture. Emphasis will be placed on how to understand and teach the message of Genesis today. Over the course of the semester, students will complete 9 homework assignments such as Comparing Creation Stories in the Bible. Students will also complete 5 essay assignments answering questions such as how does knowledge of the Ancient Near East impact our understanding of Genesis? There will also be quizzes/discussions in each class period and three exams.

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Weekly Quizzes

Engaging Discussion

Creative Homework Assignments

Contemplative Essays

Three Exams

Required Materials:

Bible (unless otherwise specified, you may use the translation of your choice)
- Lecture notes and quiz blanks will use the ESV translation.
Creation And Blessing: A Guide To The Study And Exposition Of Genesis, Allen Ross, ISBN: 978-0801021077
Genesis (The Story of God Commentary), Tremper Longman III, ISBN: 978-0310496076

Prerequisites:

Bible 101 (required for Anchor Bible College “for-degree” students)

Instructors

Dan TaylorBible 250 Instructor

Dan Taylor grew up in Northern Michigan. He played baseball at Grand Rapids Community College and later attended Eastern Michigan University where he studied mathematics and physics. He also earned his master’s degree in mathematics from Eastern Michigan University. He has lectured several math courses at Eastern Michigan. He has also spent over ten years in industry focused on artificial intelligence applications within autonomous vehicles and medicine. He is scheduled to finish his master’s degree in biblical studies from Moody Theological Seminary in the Fall of 2024. Dan and his wife have lived in metro-Detroit for over 15 years and have six children.

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