Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC

Monday, March 24, 2025 — Tuesday, March 25, 2025
03/24/25 8:00 AM 03/25/25 12:30 PM America/New_York Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC Synopsis The Herzog Foundation is proud to partner with the Museum of the Bible to host a two-day Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat. Interact with the origins and meaning of Scripture and unpack the historical context of the biblical authors to understand how to engage with Scripture today.  Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreats are an investment in the lives of educators who are making a difference in the lives of students. It is imperative that Christian school teachers continue to study and grow in their knowledge of Scripture to be the most influential witness in the classroom. During this teacher retreat, you will have the opportunity to interact with Scripture in new ways, as well as rest and connect with peers.  This teacher retreat has two tracks. Each guest will apply into the track that best fits their position. Teachers are encouraged to attend this gathering twice if both tracks interest them. TRACK ONE: Biblical Literacy  <ul></ul> How do we read and interact with Scripture as Christians? How do educators navigate tough questions in the classroom and help students understand and articulate biblical principles? As educators, it is important to guide students in understanding how seemingly isolated events fit into the biblical metanarrative and the overarching redemptive story as we read and interact with Scripture. During this track, you will look at the historical context of biblical texts as they were written through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.    TRACK TWO: Biblical Scholarship  <ul></ul> How did the sixty-six books that make up the Bible come to be? The authenticity of Scripture has been debated and questioned throughout history. During this track, you will explore these questions and more about Scripture, consider different theological perspectives, and learn how to address tough questions from students. Topics will include the origins of the Bible, forgeries, and more. We will use varying opinions and perspectives to strengthen our view and understanding of Scripture. Please be aware that there may be differences and debates in this track based on the other school leaders and scholars in attendance.   Who’s It For? We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. We consider everyone who works at a Christian school an educator in that they have a direct impact on the lives of our students. As such, anyone currently employed at a Christian school or homeschool organization may attend including classroom teachers, campus pastors, spiritual life directors, church-school leaders, and the leadership team.   Please note: if you are unsure of which track to choose, guests are encouraged to attend the Biblical Literacy Track before attending the Biblical Scholarship Track. Schedule Day 0: TRAVEL DAY| Hotel provided | Optional educational tour of Washington DC at 6pm Day 1: 8am-4:45pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 2: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Museum of the Bible 400 4th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024 United States Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

Museum of the Bible

400 4th Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

Synopsis

The Herzog Foundation is proud to partner with the Museum of the Bible to host a two-day Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat. Interact with the origins and meaning of Scripture and unpack the historical context of the biblical authors to understand how to engage with Scripture today. 

Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreats are an investment in the lives of educators who are making a difference in the lives of students. It is imperative that Christian school teachers continue to study and grow in their knowledge of Scripture to be the most influential witness in the classroom. During this teacher retreat, you will have the opportunity to interact with Scripture in new ways, as well as rest and connect with peers. 

This teacher retreat has two tracks. Each guest will apply into the track that best fits their position. Teachers are encouraged to attend this gathering twice if both tracks interest them.

TRACK ONE: Biblical Literacy 

How do we read and interact with Scripture as Christians? How do educators navigate tough questions in the classroom and help students understand and articulate biblical principles? As educators, it is important to guide students in understanding how seemingly isolated events fit into the biblical metanarrative and the overarching redemptive story as we read and interact with Scripture. During this track, you will look at the historical context of biblical texts as they were written through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.   

TRACK TWO: Biblical Scholarship 

How did the sixty-six books that make up the Bible come to be? The authenticity of Scripture has been debated and questioned throughout history. During this track, you will explore these questions and more about Scripture, consider different theological perspectives, and learn how to address tough questions from students. Topics will include the origins of the Bible, forgeries, and more. We will use varying opinions and perspectives to strengthen our view and understanding of Scripture. Please be aware that there may be differences and debates in this track based on the other school leaders and scholars in attendance.  

Who’s It For?

We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. We consider everyone who works at a Christian school an educator in that they have a direct impact on the lives of our students. As such, anyone currently employed at a Christian school or homeschool organization may attend including classroom teachers, campus pastors, spiritual life directors, church-school leaders, and the leadership team.  

Please note: if you are unsure of which track to choose, guests are encouraged to attend the Biblical Literacy Track before attending the Biblical Scholarship Track.

Schedule

Day 0: TRAVEL DAY| Hotel provided | Optional educational tour of Washington DC at 6pm

Day 1: 8am-4:45pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own

Day 2: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC

Monday, March 24, 2025, 8:00 AM — Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:30 PM EDT

03/24/25 8:00 AM 03/25/25 12:30 PM America/New_York Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC Synopsis The Herzog Foundation is proud to partner with the Museum of the Bible to host a two-day Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat. Interact with the origins and meaning of Scripture and unpack the historical context of the biblical authors to understand how to engage with Scripture today.  Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreats are an investment in the lives of educators who are making a difference in the lives of students. It is imperative that Christian school teachers continue to study and grow in their knowledge of Scripture to be the most influential witness in the classroom. During this teacher retreat, you will have the opportunity to interact with Scripture in new ways, as well as rest and connect with peers.  This teacher retreat has two tracks. Each guest will apply into the track that best fits their position. Teachers are encouraged to attend this gathering twice if both tracks interest them. TRACK ONE: Biblical Literacy  <ul></ul> How do we read and interact with Scripture as Christians? How do educators navigate tough questions in the classroom and help students understand and articulate biblical principles? As educators, it is important to guide students in understanding how seemingly isolated events fit into the biblical metanarrative and the overarching redemptive story as we read and interact with Scripture. During this track, you will look at the historical context of biblical texts as they were written through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.    TRACK TWO: Biblical Scholarship  <ul></ul> How did the sixty-six books that make up the Bible come to be? The authenticity of Scripture has been debated and questioned throughout history. During this track, you will explore these questions and more about Scripture, consider different theological perspectives, and learn how to address tough questions from students. Topics will include the origins of the Bible, forgeries, and more. We will use varying opinions and perspectives to strengthen our view and understanding of Scripture. Please be aware that there may be differences and debates in this track based on the other school leaders and scholars in attendance.   Who’s It For? We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. We consider everyone who works at a Christian school an educator in that they have a direct impact on the lives of our students. As such, anyone currently employed at a Christian school or homeschool organization may attend including classroom teachers, campus pastors, spiritual life directors, church-school leaders, and the leadership team.   Please note: if you are unsure of which track to choose, guests are encouraged to attend the Biblical Literacy Track before attending the Biblical Scholarship Track. Schedule Day 0: TRAVEL DAY| Hotel provided | Optional educational tour of Washington DC at 6pm Day 1: 8am-4:45pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own Day 2: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early Museum of the Bible 400 4th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024 United States Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals.

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

Agenda is subject to change.

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03/23/25 3:00 PM 03/23/25 8:00 PM America/New_York Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/museum-of-the-bible-teacher-retreat-history-of-the-bible-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-23#session_row_29098 This is your travel day to DC. There is no required programming. You'll be asked by the hotel to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. Check-in begins at 3:00pm.  Parking costs are not provided by the Herzog Foundation ($53.00 per day - self-parking). Transportation from the airport to the hotel is not provided by the Herzog Foundation. DCA is typically the closest airp... Holiday Inn Washington Capitol | 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY

3:00 - 8:00 PM Holiday Inn Washington Capitol | 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Arrival Information & Hotel Check In

This is your travel day to DC. There is no required programming.

You'll be asked by the hotel to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. Check-in begins at 3:00pm.

Parking costs are not provided by the Herzog Foundation ($53.00 per day - self-parking).

Transportation from the airport to the hotel is not provided by the Herzog Foundation. DCA is typically the closest airport to the hotel.

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03/23/25 6:00 PM 03/23/25 8:00 PM America/New_York Optional: Educational Bus Tour View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/museum-of-the-bible-teacher-retreat-history-of-the-bible-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-23#session_row_29099 If you selected to take part in the evening bus tour on your application, we will meet in the lobby of the hotel at 5:45pm. The tour is approximately 2 hours long and you will need to have eaten dinner before boarding the bus.  Museum of the Bible Teacher Retreat: History of the Bible | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Optional: Educational Bus Tour

If you selected to take part in the evening bus tour on your application, we will meet in the lobby of the hotel at 5:45pm. The tour is approximately 2 hours long and you will need to have eaten dinner before boarding the bus.

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