If you look at the Bible Class Schedule (the tab at the top of this page), you’ll see that teachers have been assigned to all adult Bible classes through the Spring of 2011, with the exception of three classes–Isaiah in Fall 2010, and two electives in the Winter 2010/2011.
One of the reasons the electives were put into place in the schedule was that I thought it would be easier to get people to teach if they could choose the topic, rather than having me tell them what to teach. I have found just the opposite to be the case. When I give potential teachers the option of teaching a subject I have picked, or one they get to select, almost invariably they opt for my assigning the topic.
So, now I’m in a bit of a bind. (Okay, not much of a bind yet, since I’ve got several months before I have to find teachers for the winter quarter.) I need to find someone who wants to teach a subject not in the core curriculum. So, does anyone have a class you’ve been wanting to teach? Volunteer for one of the elective slots!
To stimulate your thoughts, let me throw out some options for elective topics.
–Eschatology
–Biblical Covenants
–Jewish background to the NT
–Role of Woman in the Church
–History of Israel
–Life of Paul
–The Messianic Promise
–Life of David
–Ten Commandments
If these don’t strike your fancy, what topics not in the core curriculum do you think would be especially needed and helpful in a church Bible class? Leave me a comment with your suggestion.
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