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PreK-12 Bible Curriculum Resources |
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Biblical training can be found at the center of each Mennonite or Anabaptist school curriculum. The first and foremost Mennonite schools' distinctive advocates for "Christ-centered" education and programming throughout each school. Excellent Biblical teaching lies at the foundation of the successful Mennonite and Anabaptist school. |
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This Web page contains biblical curriculum resources used by Mennonite and Anabaptist schools. These materials were created by classroom teachers of Bible and have been used in a variety of school settings. They are offered here for your use. |
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What's working for you? |
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If you have used or created an excellent Bible teaching resource and are willing to share it here, please e-mail the document or information to msc@MennoniteEducation.org. Use the same e-mail address to submit any questions. |
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Use and respect others |
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The materials and ideas presented on this Web page were provided by teachers in Mennonite schools and represent valuable intellectual property. You are encouraged to use these materials and to respect the rights of those who created them by giving proper credit as appropriate. |
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Journeys with God |
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Journeys with God, a comprehensive Bible curriculum for grades PreK-8, was developed by Mennonite school teachers for use in their classrooms. The curriculum has been successfully utilized for almost a decade and underwent a revision that updated the content and made it available electronically. The Journeys with God curriculum is owned by the Mennonite Schools Council (MSC). |
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The following links provide access to overview documents describing the Journeys with God curriculum. |
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Introduction |
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Bible memory passages |
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Bible reference skills, texts |
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Scope and sequence |
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Click the link to the desired Journeys with God course below. E-mail msc@MennoniteEducation.org to request the courses in printed form; copying charges apply. |
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Grades PreK through Six Bible courses |
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Kindergarten |
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First grade course |
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Second grade course |
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Fourth grade course |
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Fifth grade course |
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Sixth grade course |
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Grade Seven and Eight Bible courses (may be taught to either grade level) |
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Anabaptist History |
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Practical Christian Living |
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Have I Got News for You! |
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At the Crossroads |
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Have I got news for you |
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Images of God |
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And the Story Goes On... |
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Sample syllabi for Grades Nine through Twelve Bible courses |
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Grade 9: The Mighty Acts of God, sample syllabus by Steve J. Yoder |
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Bible 10: Sermon on the Mount, sample syllabus by Sue A. Swartz |
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Bible 11 or 12: Heritage of the Christian Church, sample syllabus by J. W. Sprunger |
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Bible 11 or 12: Kingdom Living I and Kingdom Living II, sample syllabus by J. W. Sprunger |
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Bible 11 or 12: Kingdom Living, sample syllabus by Elwood E. Yoder |
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Bible 11 or 12: Anabaptist Heritage, sample syllabus by Elwood E. Yoder |
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Other resources |
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The Church in Mission |
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Elwood E. Yoder, Eastern Mennonite School, is developing a Web site for church history teachers and other interested persons. Elwood said his goal is to develop a missions history of the global church with an eye towards the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement in AD 2025. Students will assist in the site development, adding their own project pages as part of the curriculum in his church history classes.
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Through Fire and Water: An Overview of Mennonite History |
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Through Fire and Water was originally written by Harry Loewen and Steven M. Nolt and was revised by Steven M. Nolt in 2010. Written in an accessible and nonacademic style, this engaging text uses stories of men and women, peasants and pastors, heroes and rascals, to trace the radical Reformation from sixteenth-century Europe to today’s global Anabaptist family. For more information about Through Fire And Water, or to order copies go to: www.mpn.net/throughfireandwater. |
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Through Fire and Water study guide |
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Through Fire and Water … has been successfully used as the core text for the Anabaptist history classes of MSC schools. Elwood Yoder has kindly shared his Through Fire and Water Study Guide as a resource to other teachers. |
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Windows into Anabaptism |
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Four stories were created by Alan and Eleanor Kreider and are available on this Web site. Teachers should use their discretion regarding the use of the stories, but they should be effective with middle school and high school students. In the original public presentation of the stories, Alan and Eleanor read each story interactively. The four stories cover the core themes of Anabaptists beliefs and values. |
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