Holistic Churches

National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam

To supplement religious training and Bible study in schools by means of study in schools by means of Study.The Bible is an ancient document that continues to shape the world around us. It has influenced not only American culture and history, but cultures and histories throughout the world. A Bible course that teaches students to read the Bible, to understand its development and transmission, and its effects on peoples and cultures will equip students with a deeper understanding of this foundational text and the cultures that produced it.This enterprise is based on an academic approach to the Bible and its effects. Done right, courses will encourage critical inquiry among students, teach them to read a text closely (and to enjoy it!), and offer them an appreciation for how the Bible has affected politics, history, democracy, literature, and the arts