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COURSE SYLLABUS:

 COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: REL 400-11 (Summer, 2007) 

COURSE TITLE: The Christian Perspective

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Philip Blosser
        Contact info: Russell House, No. 7; P.O. Box 7211; Tel. ext. 7186.
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TEXTS:

1. Class notes (provided in class)
2. James W. Sire, The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, 3rd edition
3. J. Budzieszewski, What We Can't Not Know

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: 

A theological exposition of the basic elements of the Christian faith and an interpretation of their significance for selected areas of contemporary concern.

SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES:

                PURPOSE:  The aim of this course is three-fold:

 

       1. to acquaint the student with significant basic elements of Christian theology,

       2. to examine areas of discussion between the Christian faith and the modern world,

       3. to apply Christian faith ethics to contemporary issues of social and personal concern

                OBJECTIVES: For completion of the course, students will be expected to: 

ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATION:

Formal requirements: completing term paper and passing exams.  Material requirements that will help you meet this goal: reading your assignments, attending class, paying attention (getting enough sleep), asking for clarification when you have questions, taking careful notes, and participating in discussions as you are able.  Format of the course will be predominantly lecture, but with some discussion.  Students are encouraged to ask questions and, at the appropriate times, to enter into discussion of the ideas at issue.

Class participation will decide 10% of the final grade.  Attendance is expected and will be monitored.  There will be a research paper on a topic of mutual agreement between the student and the instructor.  Typically the research paper would focus on one of the issues attendant to the debate between Christianity and the modern world, or to the linkage between Christianity and modern ethical/moral issues.  The paper is to be between 7 and 10 pages in length, using acceptable term-paper style.  Endnotes or footnotes are acceptable.  A proper bibliography should accompany the paper.  Details on paper formatting may be found in the link to "Paper Requirements" at the top of this page (or click here).

A prospectus stating your paper topic and containing a paragraph describing your proposed thesis is due for submission to the instructor on June 21st.  On request by the student, the instructor will assist the student in refining research or writing objectives.  The paper is due on the last day of class.  Drafts may be submitted for review, without penalty, at any point prior to the last week of class.  No late papers will be accepted.  The research paper accounts for 30% of the course grade.

There will be two tests, including the final examination, during the course.  The first test is scheduled for June 16th, to cover the lectures as well as material read and discussed to that point, and will account for 20% of the course grade.  The second test, the final examination, is scheduled for the last day of class (July 2nd), and will be comprehensive--covering the entire course, and will account for 40% of the course grade.

Excepting extenuating circumstances, exams may be taken only on days scheduled. If the first exam is missed, there is no penalty. However, cumulative final examination will count for 60% (instead of 40%) of the course grade.

(For grading scale, click here)

ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Attendance – Regular attendance is expected of all members of the class taking the course for academic credit.  Students with a legitimate excuse for absence should present it immediately on return to class (not at the end of the semester).   Attention is called to the General Catalog p. 83 (2003-2005): "Students are expected to attend classes and laboratories as specified by the instructor, who will state his or her attendance policy in writing at the beginning of the semester.  No allowed number of absences is automatically granted to a student.  Ordinarily, a student will not receive credit if 25% of the scheduled class meetings are missed."  For this course, which meets only 5 weeks, no more than 3 absences can be tolerated without affecting the final grade, and no more than 6 absences to receive course credit.  

Academic Integrity – The student is referred to the General Catalog, pp. 69-75 (2003-2005) for the items that define academic integrity for faculty and students.  The instructor will abide by the Catalog rubrics in all instances.  

Continued enrollment in the course is taken as contractually binding agreement between the student and the instructor (and institution) to the terms specified above.

GRADING SCALE:

A 94-100
A- 92-93
B+ 90-92
B 84-89
B- 82-83
C+ 80-81
C 74-79
C- 72-73
D+ 70-71
D 64-69
D- 62-63
F+ 60-61
F 52-59
F-

0-51     plus a lashing !!!!!!!

                                   Course Schedule: see "assignments" at the top of the page.

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