Bracketing: Determining Main Point and Structure
Dartmouth, NS, CANADA
This course lays out the foundational concepts and structures necessary to begin using the Bracketing Bible study method. Its aim is to equip students to find the main point of a text and to see how its propositions fit together, to the end of knowing God through the better understanding of his word. We will take a hands-on approach to learning as we work through the first chapter of Philippians together.
Host Church
When and Where?
This is an in-person course by Biblearc. Classes will take place in the Fellowship Hall in the basement of Grace Baptist Church Church (map).
$14 CDN OFF if you register by August 20th (code: AUG20)
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How Does Bracketing Help Us Read the Bible Carefully?
Bracketing is used to explain every proposition's role within a paragraph.
Bracketing is used to understand the structure of the text.
Bracketing is used to let the logical connections of the text guide our understanding.
Bracketing is used to determine the main point, and see how it is supported.
Instructor
Brent
What Former Students Say About “Bracketing”
Taking the Bracketing course is a journey for the ones who really want to go deeper in the knowledge of God through His word. Get ready to behold the beauties of the very Word of God, from prepositions to full statements, from paragraphs to the whole passage!
—Marcus V. Freitas
For a visual learner who loves diagrams and details (like me), these tools and this course is a dream come true! The process of dissecting and reassembling definitely deepens understanding, and also provides a clear way to show others how YOU understand the passage, facilitating dialog about how THEY understand it—excellent for iron-sharpens-iron interactions!
—Jon Stearley Male
How Does the Class Work?
The class will meet 12 times with an in-person Biblearc instructor who will introduce the material for the next lesson. Using Biblearc’s online curriculum, you will then be able to review that week’s lesson, take instant-feedback quizzes, practice the newly learned skill, and complete an assignment. You will receive feedback on your assignment from a Biblearc coach a few days later, and also be able to interact with follow-up questions to that feedback. Finally, the course concludes with a 1-hour assessment.
Requirements
- All students must have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
- Students should expect to spend ~2 hours outside of class each week reviewing the lesson and completing the assignment.
Class and Assignment Due Dates
Date
Due
Note
Sept 10
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First class
Sept 17
Lesson 1
Sept 24
Lesson 2
Oct 1
Lesson 3
Oct 8
Lesson 4
Oct 15
Lesson 5
Oct 22
Lesson 6
Oct 29
Lesson 7
Nov 5
Lesson 8
Nov 12
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NO CLASS
Nov 19
Lesson 9
Nov 26
Lesson 10
Dec 3
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Final Exam
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Cost
The following cost includes a subscription to Biblearc TOOLS for use in the class and personal feedback on assignments from a Biblearc coach.
- $70 CDN (members of Grace Baptist Church)
- $112 CDN (others)
Early registration: Get $14 CDN off if you register by August 20th. (Use code AUG20 at checkout.)
Scholarships available!
If you are unable to afford the course cost, you may receive a 50% scholarship from Biblearc. As a requirement to receive this scholarship, you are first required to complete a free, self-paced, online mini-course from Biblearc (6–8 hours of study). The available mini-courses include Searching, Block Diagramming, and Bible Logic. Apply for a scholarship here.
Completion Reward
Students who successfully complete this course will receive one free year of Biblearc TOOLS (a $95 value!).
Reward Requirements:
- Be on-time to class with your assignment turned-in beforehand for at least 7 of the 10 weeks
- Pass the final assessment within 3 weeks of course completion (multiple attempts allowed)