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Religion Courses
RELIGION
Students are enrolled in a religion course during each of their semesters at West. The courses listed below have been developed by the Religion department to build the student’s knowledge of the Word of God. They also provide a forum for our students to ask the deep questions that come from the hearts of Christians who are building their faith.

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Religion Courses Offered:

Old Testament:

Grade Level: 9
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): None. Normally taken on the freshman level

Description: A required two-semester course for freshman. This course covers Old Testament history from Creation to the reign of King David (Genesis through II Samuel). Emphasis is on the history of God’s people in the Old Testament times with highlights on the Messianic promises. Practical presentations on topics such as Christian self-esteem, peer pressure, and dealing with conflict are given throughout the course.

Later Old Testament History and the Life of Christ:

Grade Level: 10
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): none

Description: This course studies the Old Testament from Solomon to Malachi (I Kings to Malachi), the life of Christ and the book of Acts. The Old Testament study focuses on the Messianic promises and their fulfillment in Christ. The New Testament study is devoted to the life of Christ.

Christian Doctrine and the Book of Acts

Grade Level: 11
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): none

Description: This course includes study of the doctrines of justification and sanctification and the teachings of law and gospel as found in the Books of Romans and Galatians. It also offers a brief survey of history of the Christian Church beginning with the book of Acts. Finally, it touches on the beliefs of the major denominations and cults, their role in the history of the church, and how they differ from Bible-based Lutheranism.

Christian Faith Life

Grade Level: 12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Junior/Senior Status

Description: Studies will include pertinent issues which face the Christians living in the world today; a study of the book of Revelation; a review of God's plan for marriage and commitment; and the general New Testament epistles.
 

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