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English Literature with James B.

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Teaches online
Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 7+
Teaching since 1998
Master of Education : Reading And Storytelling

    The Bible Project

    Biblical literacy can be vital to survival in many cultures. Choose any book, subject, character, theme, genre, et cetera from the Judeo-Christian Bible (including the deuterocanonical books) and learn about it in an unparalleled fashion. Don't know where to begin? I'll help you start! Many begin with the book of Genesis. Let's chat about your interests and develop a personalized plan. I teach from a non-religious and engaging perspective. Here are some reviews that say it best: John Thompson, Corporate Executive "Jimmy Curtis challenges students to step back and really think about items regarded as gospel. There were so many times I found myself saying, "Wait… there's no way it really says that in the Bible." But lo and behold, it's right there. This series is funny, enlightening, mordant, and (most importantly) thought-provoking. " Bob Gibson "This is not your grandma's bible study! Jimmy Curtis reads the biblical text with a reverence and virtue befitting his extensive education and years of professional speaking/storytelling. But it's his irreverent wit and insightful observations that bring these ancient texts alive. By transforming these religious narratives into the drama of the human experience, he places the imperfections of the characters front and center, magnifying each story's emotional content. If you are seeking an innovative and thought-provoking review of the bible, look no further." Kimberly Tolson, English Professor and host of YouTube's Tabletop Tolson "Here's the thing, folks. I was raised Southern Baptist, now no longer practice, but I learned a whole heck of a lot in this Genesis series. There were stories and lessons that I never heard in my Sunday School classes and didn't even know were in the Bible. If you want to know what's really going on in the Bible, this is your chance."

    Instructor details

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    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-8 AM
    10 AM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-8 AM
    9 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-8 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-8 AM
    10 AM-3:30 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-5 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25

    About James B.

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    With college degrees in English Literature, Religion, and Storytelling and decades of community college instruction experience, I continue my passion for teaching online. Teaching Bible as Literature and Philosophy of Religion for over 20 years has inspired me to share what I taught to my students and what I learned from them. My goal is to change how Bible and religious studies are perceived and instruct all students, irrespective of religious beliefs. I welcome believers, agnostics, and atheists with no goals but to entertain and to educate. Religion is weird and wild, so we might as well get to know it!
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    Experience

    Humanities Instructor

    Jan, 1999 - Present

    Walla Walla Community College

    I have taught English literature (including Bible as Literature) and composition, philosophy (including philosophy of Religion), humanities, and communication courses.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts: English & Speech Communications

    Sep, 1988 - May, 1993

    California State University, Fullerton

    Master of Education : Reading And Storytelling

    Sep, 1996 - Aug, 1998

    East Tennessee State University

    Master of Arts: Religion

    Sep, 1995 - May, 1998

    Emmanuel School of Religion

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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