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Overview of the courses

Your needs TDD STS TBBS TTTL PJ RC PRY CRS AC IHN
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Biblical Survey Courses

TDD = The Divine Drama (30 units - 1 academic year)
An intermediate-level course in two sections. The first 16 units survey the biblical narrative. The second 14 units examine the themes and teachings that emerge in the narrative. Ideal for use with adults and teenagers, especially in confirmation classes. 136 graphics.

STS = See Through the Scriptures (6-12 weeks)
A basic overview of the biblical narrative. Can be taught in a one-day workshop or as a 6-12 week class. Widely used as an orientation course for new members, in confirmation classes, or as the basis for a sermon series. Will inspire people to dig more deeply in the Bible. 44 graphics.

TBBS = The Bible's Big Story: Our Story (1-3 weeks)
This course takes a closer look at the 22 main frames of CI's Biblical Tell-Tale Time-Line. An invaluable starter tool for any Bible study program.

TTTL = Biblical Tell-Tale Time-Line (1 week/session)
The backbone of CI's courses, the Time-Line is a road map for travel through the biblical narrative. Covers creation, the patriarchs, exodus, judges, kings, prophets, the Messianic Age, etc. 22 main graphics.

Topical Short Courses

PJ = The Parables of Jesus (10 weeks)
A 10-unit course on 11 of the parables Jesus told on His way from Galilee to Jerusalem. Author Harry Wendt draws on illuminating cultural and historical insights from renowned Middle East and biblical scholar, Dr. Kenneth Bailey. 16 illustrations.

RC = Road to Coronation (6 weeks)
A study of Jesus' journey to the cross (and His coronation) based on the four distinct passion narratives found in the Gospels. One story through four Gospel lenses! Ideal Lenten program. 5 illustrations.

PRY = Praying Like Jesus the Messiah (5 weeks)
A new course that looks at how Jesus radically redefined the conventions of His day regarding prayer - so that our own prayer life might more closely copy His. 20 illustrations.

CRS = Christmas: The Real Story (4 weeks)
Explores the challenging and profound biblical Christmas narrative - and points out some of the flawed assumptions that have worked their way into the traditional version. Ideal advent study. 12 illustrations.

AC = An Apostles' Creed for the New Millennium (4 weeks)
Invites people to think through what they are really declaring when they "confess" the Apostles' Creed as a basis for Christian belief. 16 illustrations.

IHN = In Heaven's Name, Why on Earth? (3 weeks)
Empowers people to understand what Jesus the Messiah has to say about stewardship. The central issue is: "How do we manage the resources and life God lends us - but continues to own?" 16 illustrations.