The
Book of Acts
The Book of Acts |
BI 1314-88 |
| Web Course |
Welcome
from Dr. Trull
 |
A warm welcome to this course on the the Book of Acts.
The study of the Book of Acts will comprise the time period in the first
century from the A. D. 30 to the early 60s. Acts is unique in the
New Testament in that traces specific events of the rise of Christianity
within the Roman empire. It begins with the ascension of Jesus back
to heaven and ends with Paul's imprisonment (house arrest) in Rome.
The book of Acts is often called the Acts of
the Apostles and it does record the preaching and teaching of some of
the apostles. Primarily it follows the ministry of Peter and then
Paul. Someone has suggested that the Acts of the Apostles should
be called the Acts of the Holy Spirit because the book shows how the Holy
Spirited guided the apostles and prophets in proclaiming the gospel message
and planting churches in the Roman empire.
I hope you find yourself challenged in this course
while finding yourself strengthen in faith and enlightened by this unique
and inspiring book. |
Distance Education
Taking courses online require a student to be organized and self-motivated to keep up
with reading and assignments. Keeping up with assignment due dates and set discussion time
periods are crucial. Student must also be comfortable and competent in using a computer
for discussion groups, Internet research, e-mail, and sending attachments by e-mail.
How this
Course is Organized
This course consists of sixteen sections on the Book of Acts. Each section requires the
student to read the material online, the textbook for the course, the Biblical text, and
any other assigned reading per the professors instructions. The readings, papers, and
other assignments must be done at the designated times to allow for the student’s
interaction in threaded discussions with his/her fellow classmates.
You should check the course calendar at least once a week to see what the assingments
are for the week. You should also check for messages from your instructor.
Also, check to see if there is a discussion question for the week.
How to
Study for this Course
There are three main elements that must be completed in each section of the course. Two
of these elements will receive grades for each section. The three sections are:
- Reading and research – the quality of your reading and research will be evaluated
through the written assignments
- Written assignments – these assignments will be on the section topic and e-mailed
as an attachment
- Threaded discussions – students will discuss the assigned discussion question in
light of their reading and research
An extremely important aspect is the student’s thinking skills as he/she processes
the material and discusses it in discussions and in written form. The use of outside
sources available on the Internet or through non-digital formats are deemed an important
part of the student’s studies.
How
to Access the Course
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After you have registered for the course at Faulkner Univeristy,
you will need to email the instructor to tell him you have registered for
the class. The insturctor will check the official registration role
and online course director will email you your information to access the
course. The email address of Dr. Trull is rtrull@faulkner.edu. |
Office &
E-mail:
| Office location: V. P. Black College of Biblical Studies,
Office #244 |
| Office phone: (334) 386-7109 (on campus ext. 7109) |
| Home phone: (334) 227-3066 |
| E-mail: rtrull@faulkner.edu |
| Office hours: MWTTH 8:00-4:30; F by appointment |
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