Bachelor’s Degree Course
Course #: BCL-111 Hours: 10 Lec/ 2 Lab/ 0 Ext/ 12 Total
Subject Title: UNDERSTANDING BARRIERS IN CULTURE
Method: Asynchronous Distance Learning Schedule: 11 weeks
Complete Synopsis Prerequisites: None
Jesus came that we might have life, and that more abundantly, he says in John 10:10. Through God’s Word, we learn that God wants our joy to be complete (2 John 1:12) and that the result of our faith is overwhelming joy (1 Peter 1:8-9). Why then does it seem that Christians are generally not filled with joy unspeakable as a part of their daily lives? Not that we are exempt from trials or sorrows, but that we are able to enjoy internal peace and joy on a consistent basis. Now that Jesus has ascended to heaven, is this possible in our world today? This course explains with a resounding, “Yes!” and instructs on how to explore happiness here and now when we remove any myths, lies, barriers, false promises, and traps we have come to believe from the modern culture in which we live.
Required Textbook: The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity: How Modern Culture Is Robbing Billions of People of Happiness by Matthew Kelly (2018) ISBN-13: 978-1635820409; 128 pages or Audiobook, Publisher: Blue Sparrow
Learning Objectives
Through reading and applying the principles shared in the course materials, you will:
- Identify where modern culture is constantly leading people to believe lies.
- Identify any lies that we have told ourselves.
- Examine effects of myths, lies, barriers, false promises and traps we have come to believe.
- Discover the reality and richness of our vibrant faith through the living God that speaks.
- Articulate whether you agree or disagree with the textbook.
Course Syllabus
A class syllabus is provided for each student upon successful enrollment and acceptance. Also see How to Complete this Program section for detailed instructions.