Announcing SIP Courses
This is to introduce SIP COURSES, a new educational opportunity from Sound Interpretation Project.
In Christian culture, we have learned to be rather casual about our biblical education. We hear sermons. We attend bible studies. And, typically, we expect to be vaguely entertained as we hope to acquire a more or less casual knowledge of the Bible in the process. Gaining a mastery of the message, teaching, and arguments of the biblical texts is something we neither seek nor attain.
Sound Interpretation Project intends to offer a different sort of educational opportunity. For anyone who wants to gain mastery in their knowledge of the Bible (or, at least, the New Testament), Sound Interpetation Project will begin offering SIP Courses this coming fall (Fall, 2014). SIP will offer one course this fall.
SIP Course #1: The Content of Biblical Philosophy, Part One: The Core Message and Worldview of the Bible
This coming winter, two more courses will be offered.
SIP Course #2: The Content of Biblical Philosophy, Part Two: Other Biblical Concepts and Teachings SIP Course #99a: Introduction to Understanding N.T. Greek, Part One]
And, then, next spring two further courses will be offered. SIP Course #72: Letters of John in English Translation SIP Course #99b: Introduction to Understanding N.T. Greek, Part Two
For a guide to all of the projected courses and earned awards available through SIP
Courses, see the attached. Note that SIP Course #99a, #99b, and #99c will be designed for people who are
interested in learning to interpret the Greek text of the New Testament but who do not want to take on the task of memorizing all that they would need to memorize in order to actually read the Greek New Testament.
The times for the courses above will be determined through a consensus of the students interested in the course. There is a refundable fee for each SIP Course. (For details see attached guide.)
You will notice that I have planned years into the future. All of this must be qualified by Lord willin and the creek dont rise. Also note that, at this point, this is an unrepeatable opportunity. It is doubtful that I will be able to repeat much (if any) of this.
If you are interested in taking the course this fall, please notify Jack Crabtree by September 19. You can email Jack at [email protected].
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SIP COURSES
Course Offerings and Earned Awards A Comprehensive Guide
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Sound Interpretation Project
SIP COURSES Course Offerings and Earned Awards
A Comprehensive Guide
Sound Interpretation Project is committed to promoting a sound understanding of the Bible and its message. In pursuit of that mission, Sound Interpretation Project is proposing a program of courses called SIP Courses. SIP Courses will make possible a serious education for anyone interested in gaining a mastering of the Bible. The intention is that SIP Courses will offer a comprehensive series of courses in Biblical Philosophy and in the New Testament. Here is a catalogue of all the currently proposed course offerings of Sound Interpretation Projects SIP Courses:
SIP Courses
All SIP courses require the student to put in work outside of class. There are three different kinds of course: lecture/discussion courses; apprenticeship courses; and seminar courses.
A lecture/discussion course involves lecture-style teaching in conjunction with discussion, conversation, and interaction about the material of the lecture. An apprenticeship course involves doing independent research or study under the supervision of the tutor and discussing ones findings with the tutor and other students during classtime. A seminar course involves studying and discussing assigned material and discussing it with the tutor and other students during classtime.
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Proposed Offerings
COURSES IN BIBLICAL PHILOSOPHY Can earn a SIP COMMENDATION in Biblical Philosophy. The following courses in Biblical Philosophy are under development. The titles and course numbers are subject to change.
Courses in the Content of Biblical Philosophy
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in The Content of Biblical Philosophy. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in The Content of Biblical Philosophy.
SIP course #1
The Content of Biblical Philosophy, Part One: The Core Message and Worldview of the Bible
This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Fall of 2014, the Winter of 2016, the Summer of 2017, the Winter of 2020, and the Spring of 2022.
SIP course #2
The Content of Biblical Philosophy, Part Two: Other Biblical Concepts and Teachings
This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Winter of 2015, the Spring of 2016, the Summer of 2018, the Spring of 2020, and the Fall of 2022.
Courses in the Method of Biblical Philosophy
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in The Method of Biblical Philosophy. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in The Method of Biblical Philosophy.
SIP course #3
The Method of Biblical Philosophy, Part One: Rationality, Radical Biblicism, and Biblical Authority
This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Fall of 2015, the Fall of 2016, the Spring of 2018, and the Fall of 2021.
SIP course #4
The Method of Biblical Philosophy, Part Two: Ordinary Language, Common Sense, and Biblical Interpretation
This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Winter of 2017, the Fall of 2019, and the Winter of 2021.
SIP course #5
The Method of Biblical Philosophy, Part Three: Principles of Exegesis
This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Winter of 2018, the Fall of 2020, and the Winter of 2022.
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SIP course #6
The Method of Biblical Philosophy, Part Four: Principles of Doctrinal Method
This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Fall of 2018, the Spring of 2019, and the Fall of 2022.
SIP course #7
The Method of Biblical Philosophy, Part Five: The N.T. Exegesis of the O.T.
This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Winter of 2018, the Fall of 2020, and the Winter of 2022.
COURSES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT IN ENGLISH
Can earn a SIP COMMENDATION in The New Testament in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cap in The New Testament in English Translation.
Courses in the New Testament Literature in English Translation
SIP course #50
Matthew in English
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in Matthew in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in Matthew in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Spring of 2019.
SIP course #51
Mark in English
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in Mark in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in Mark in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Spring of 2021.
SIP course #52
Luke in English
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in Luke in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in Luke in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Fall of 2019.
SIP course #53
John in English
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in John in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in John in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Spring of 2017.
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SIP course #54
Acts in English
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in Acts in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in Acts in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Winter of 2019.
SIP courses #55a & #55b
Romans in English Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in Romans in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in Romans in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, #55a is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Fall of 2018 and the Spring of 2022 // #55b is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Winter of 2018 and the Fall of 2022.
SIP course #56
1 Corinthians in English
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in 1 Corinthians in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in 1 Corinthians in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Fall of 2020.
SIP course #57
2 Corinthians in English
Can earn a SIP RECOGNITION (a SIP NOD) in 2 Corinthians in English Translation. Can earn a Gutenberg College Cappella in 2 Corinthians in English Translation. This is a seminar course. Currently, it is tentatively scheduled to be offered the Winter of 2020.
SIP course #58
Galatians in Eng
