| Author | |
monica4patience
Forum Rookie
Joined: Nov 08 2012
Location: Michigan
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 60
|
| Posted: May 21 2013 at 6:40pm | IP Logged
|
 |
|
I'm planning to add Bible Study to our scholling next fall for DS13. I purchased the "Bible History for Young Catholics" both the Old and New Testaments, from Seton. Seton uses Old Testament in 6th grade and New Testament in 7th grade.
When I first started researching Bible Study, I came across a family using a Religion curriculum 1 day, Old Testament 2 days, and New Testament 1 day. (Can't remember what the 5th days was?) Anyway, I liked the idea of studying both parts of the Bible at the same time. Does that make sense? Or, is there a reason to study them separately?
__________________
~Monica (58)
DH(62), married 34 yrs.
DD23, DS21, DS13 (all adoptees)
New to homeschooling 11/12.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
monica4patience
Forum Rookie
Joined: Nov 08 2012
Location: Michigan
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 60
|
| Posted: May 21 2013 at 6:41pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Oh, to add: Old Testament study is 32 chapters, while the New is 34 chapters. Not really much difference.
__________________
~Monica (58)
DH(62), married 34 yrs.
DD23, DS21, DS13 (all adoptees)
New to homeschooling 11/12.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
stellamaris
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 26 2009
Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2732
|
| Posted: May 21 2013 at 7:32pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
We study the Old Testament in the first 18 weeks of the year and then the New Testament during the second 18 weeks. We read directly from the Bible two days a week and on the other two days we have catechism. One day we try to get to Mass.
In the past, we have also used the 2 days for OT, 2 days for NT, and 1 day for Catechism approach. That can also working very nicely, but I find it less confusing to just read on one topic at a time. I also like the feeling of actually finishing one section in the first half of the year. It cheers me on to keep going and finish strong! I like a change of pace after 18 weeks. All of that to say, I think this is a personal preference. Consider your own personality when you think about which approach you would like to use.
__________________
In Christ,
Caroline
Wife to  dh 30+ yrs,ds's 83,85,89,dd's 91,95,ds's 01,01,02,grammy to 4
Flowing Streams
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
monica4patience
Forum Rookie
Joined: Nov 08 2012
Location: Michigan
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 60
|
| Posted: May 21 2013 at 8:24pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
We're doing 6 week terms next year, so maybe I could switch off at the term.
__________________
~Monica (58)
DH(62), married 34 yrs.
DD23, DS21, DS13 (all adoptees)
New to homeschooling 11/12.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
stellamaris
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 26 2009
Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2732
|
| Posted: May 21 2013 at 8:30pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
I am thinking that it would be better to either do both simultaneously (like both each week all year) or complete one and then tackle the other. I think you might lose the thread of the narrative if you keep switching back and forth.
__________________
In Christ,
Caroline
Wife to dh 30+ yrs,ds's 83,85,89,dd's 91,95,ds's 01,01,02,grammy to 4
Flowing Streams
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
|
|
4Real Forums : Domestic Church
Topic: Bible Study
