This unit covers the communication of Biblical narratives, commands, principles and themes using storytelling.
Element of Competency |
Performance Criteria |
1.1 |
Articulates Biblical narrative using storytelling |
- A set number of historical Bible narratives are articulated using storytelling
- A set number of non-historical Biblical narratives are articulated using storytelling
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1.2 |
Articulates given Biblical requirements for Christian living using storytelling |
- A set number of Biblical commands are illustrated using storytelling
- A set number Biblical principles for Christian living are communicated using storytelling
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1.3 |
Articulates key salvation concepts using storytelling |
- Selected Biblical narratives communicating salvation concepts are articulated using storytelling
- A set number of key salvation concepts are articulated using storytelling
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1.4 |
Articulates key theological concepts using storytelling |
- A set number of key Biblical themes are illustrated using storytelling
- A set number of key theological concepts are articulated using storytelling
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| Element of Competency |
Performance Criteria |
2.1 |
Creates stories and tells them to others |
- The narrative content of the story is presented in correct sequence
- The story climax is identified
- The story telling is crafted to build towards the climax
- The main point of the story is identified
- The main point is repeatedly reinforced during the storytelling
- Teaching points of the story are communicated through the storytelling rather than through extra explanation or preaching
- Questions are used to enhance the narrative rather than to check information transfer or as preaching opportunities
- Props are reproducible and used appropriately
- Hearers are enabled to repeat the story back and tell it to others
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2.2 |
Articulates stories appropriately for selected audiences |
- The demographics and nature of the audience is identified
- A set story is changed to suit different audiences
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2.3 |
Contextualizes Bible stories in the form of stories from other cultures |
- A story from another culture is told in its original form
- A story from another culture is analysed with respect to content, sequencing, meaning and delivery
- A Bible story illustrating the same meaning as a story from another culture is identified
- A Bible story is crafted in the same form as a story from another culture
- A contextualized Bible story is told to a person from the same culture as the form of contextualization and feedback on the storytelling is received from the hearer
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This unit gives practical experience of a simple method of understanding and applying different genre of Biblical literature which can be used in a cross-cultural church planting context.
Element of Competency |
Performance Criteria |
3.1 |
Uses a simple, reproducible method of inductive Bible study |
- The six steps of simple Bible exegesis are stated
- A Bible passage is read and the language understood
- A Bible passage is analyzed and divided into meaningful sections
- Questions are asked of the Bible text
- The events, themes and meanings of the Bible passage are compared with other similar Bible passages
- A concrete, specific application with respect to daily life in the modern world is derived
- The above steps are applied successfully to different genres of Biblical literature
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3.2 |
Interacts effectively with a group to derive a communal understanding of meaning from Biblical texts |
- The above steps are applied in a group setting
- Meaning is derived communally
- Application principles are collectively agreed on
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3.3 |
Articulates the challenges of defining and applying truth cross-culturally |
- The nature of truth is discussed
- The relationship of epistemology to life and doctrine is discussed
- The roles of tradition, experience, the Bible, the community and the Holy Spirit in defining and enforcing Christian truth are discussed
- Cross-cultural perspectives on Christian truth are investigated
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