Eleventh International Conference on Religion & Spirituality in Society

Abstract

The objective of this research is to sharpen the need for teaching outside of the classroom via time spent in the field and its many advantages, particularly in the field of Bible Studies. As a professional guide for Bible themed tours and field trips, and as a Professor in Bible in schools and teachers’ colleges, I realized that many students and individuals learning to teach Bible lack a basic level of knowledge regarding the simple realities that Scripture describes in parables, stories, and prophecies. It is therefore necessary to illustrate to students the realities and culture of the stories of Bible in order to gain a deep understanding of the narrative. The aim of the research was to take advantage of a resource that exists in every school, a garden and courtyard, in order to richen and deepen Bible learning, coupled by taking advantage of leaving the classroom, for learning pedagogical content which require out of the classroom activities, such as: developing leadership skills, experiential learning, taking responsibility, and teamwork.