COURSE SYLLABUS

2007-2008

Miss D’Ambrosio                                                                                                                                           Religion

Religion II:  Sacred Scripture                                                                                                                             2007-2008 Sem. 1, 2

 

Texts:            Bible

                    Gustafson, Janie, Ph.D. Journey Through the Old Testament.  Orlando:               

                    Harcourt Religion Publishers.  2006.

 

                    Journey Through the New Testament.  Orlando:  Harcourt

                   Religion Publishers.  2006. 

 

Supplementary Texts:   Catechism of the Catholic Church

                                         Gustin, Marilyn, PhD. Discovering God’s Word.  California: 

                                          Benziger Publishing Company. 1995.

 

Purpose:  The purpose of this course is to help students to become familiar with the important people and events of the Bible.  The course teaches students how to find the intended meaning for which the Bible was written-within its literary, historical and theological content-as well as to discover the relevance of the Bible to them as contemporary persons living today.  Intended outcomes of the course are to foster a growing love for the Bible as a valuable companion in students’ lives and to integrate scripture within the liturgical and spiritual experiences that are already a part of their school and parish communities.

 

Objectives:  Each student will:

  • Acquire an understanding of key figures and experiences in the Judeo-Christian Biblical tradition, with special focus on the Creation accounts, the Patriarchs and Prophets, Moses and the Exodus, the Exile, Wisdom literature, the Gospel portraits of Jesus, the Acts of the Apostles and the writings of St Paul;
  • Be able to recognize literary styles and techniques throughout the Old and New Testaments;
  • Become familiar with the historical-cultural and theological contexts for each Old and New Testament book in order to gain an understanding of why the book was written and the needs of the audience for whom it was written;
  • Integrate Christian faith and moral teaching as found in the Bible and in Church tradition;
  • Develop attitudes and motivation to embrace Christian values in daily life;
  • Deepen personal knowledge of and relationship to God through prayer and reflection;
  • Continue to live out the Gospel message of service;
  • Continue to grow in an understanding of the Roman Catholic faith through celebration of sacramental life, Sacred Heart devotion, liturgy and prayer.

 

Requirements:

Textbook, Bible and a separate religion notebook are required for every class. Notes should be dated, and a separate folder for this subject is needed.  Notebooks will be checked and graded each marking period.

Pen and pencil are standard requirements for each class.

Unless otherwise instructed, all written work should be typed, double spaced with New Times Roman 12 pt.

Long and short term projects are to be prepared well, reflecting your high school grade level.

 

Personal and School Policies:  All school policies as found in the handbook will be enforced.

1.  If a student should miss a test or quiz, she must see me on the day she returns to arrange for a make-up.

2.  All students are expected to be in class by the second bell.  Three tardies will result in a detention.  Class will begin with a prayer and intentions and end with an assignment.  Therefore, promptness to class and attentiveness until the final bell will ensure that each student does not miss these important dimensions of the class.

3.  Extra help is available after school in my office (in the guidance dept.).

 

Evaluation: 

Grades will be compiled from tests, quizzes (announced and unannounced), projects, class participation and homework.

Testing Policy:

Texts and quizzes are given to reinforce course content, both during and concluding each chapter.  Tests may be objective, essay, or a combination of both.  Quizzes (P/F) announced and unannounced will be given based on the previous homework assignment or notes. 

Generally, tests, papers and projects will carry the weight of two; quizzes will have the weight of one.

Class Rules: 

1.  Chewing gum, eating or drinking are never permitted in class.

2.  Respect for others should govern each person’s behavior.  Students are encouraged to be open to course content as well as sensitive to others in the class.  When one person is speaking, the rest of  the group should be listening to that person and waiting patiently to respond, question or share an opinion.

3.  Only school uniforms as outlined in the Student Handbook (page24) will be allowed in class.  Detention will be given for improper uniform.

Homework:  Daily reading assignments will be the norm.  Students are expected to do the reading assignment and be prepared for a quiz at any time on that assignment (P/F).

Also active class participation is an indication of the time and effort put into the previous night’s assignment. 

Late written homework assignments will not be accepted.

Late projects or major writing assignments will be dropped on letter grade for each day it is late.