Grade 10 Christian Principles and Stewardship

Course Overview

• Grade 10 course on Christian principles and real-life application
• Explores Christian living, life's purpose, stewardship, human life issues, family, work, biblical love, and biblical transmission/preservation.

Course Goals

• Deepen understanding of Christian teachings on purpose and ethics.
• Promote responsible stewardship and ethical decision-making.
• Foster appreciation for biblical transmission and styles.
• Cultivate love, service, and integrity in personal and community life.

Theme 1: Understanding Life and Stewardship

Unit 1: The Meaning and Purpose of Life

• Introduces life's purpose in Christian theology.
• Explains faith's role in understanding life's purpose.
• Discusses the Christian perspective on human existence.
• Includes self-reflection on personal purpose and goals.

Unit 2: Stewardship

• Examines the biblical foundation of stewardship.
• Covers stewardship of resources (time, talents, treasures).
• Explores personal and corporate stewardship.
• Addresses stewardship in sustainable development and environmental care.
• Requires a project on stewardship practices.

Theme 2: Human Life Issues and Ethical Considerations

Unit 3: Human Life Issues

• Introduces ethical decision-making in human life issues.
• Discusses Christian perspectives and ethical considerations on abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia/suicide.
• Examines Christian responses to poverty/unemployment, marriage/divorce, child abuse, prejudice/discrimination, and substance abuse.

Unit 4: Role, Rights, and Responsibilities in Family Life and Work

• Explains Christian roles in family life (parenting, child-rearing).
• Discusses rights and responsibilities in marriage from a Christian perspective.
• Analyzes Christian ethics in the workplace (integrity, diligence).
• Explores balancing work, family, and spiritual life.

Theme 3: Biblical Concepts and Writing Styles

Unit 5: Biblical Concept of Love

• Introduces different types of biblical love (agape, eros, philia, storge).
• Explores "love your neighbor as yourself" as a commandment.
• Examines biblical examples and modern applications of love.
• Includes comparison of love of God and love of humans.
• Requires self-reflection through personal love/service projects.

Unit 6: The Transmission and Preservation of the Bible

• Traces the Bible's transmission from oral tradition to print.
• Examines the early church's role in preserving scripture.
• Discusses the process of canonization (determining biblical books).
• Explores modern Bible translations and their challenges/controversies.
• Requires a research project on the history of the Bible.

Unit 7: Styles of Writing in the Bible

• Introduces biblical literary genres (narrative, poetry, prophecy).
• Analyzes narrative style in historical books and Gospels.
• Explores poetic and wisdom literature (Psalms, Proverbs).
• Examines prophetic and apocalyptic writing (Isaiah, Daniel, Revelation).
• Requires a creative project applying biblical writing styles.

Assessment Methods

• Reflective essays/journals
• Group projects/presentations
• Quizzes/exams
• Creative projects (art, writing)
• Research papers

Explore the principles of Christian living and stewardship in this Grade 10 course. The quiz covers the meaning of life according to Christian theology, ethics, and responsible decision-making. Delve into the impact of faith on personal purpose and the ethical considerations of resource management.