Catholic Church/Church
History
Winter
2007 Syllabus
Course Description
Introduction to the Catholic Church: Journey, Wisdom and
The course objectives include but are not
limited to:
1)
Scripture
2)
Models
and Images of the Church
3)
The
Church in Apostolic Times
4)
Early
Church and Church Leaders
5)
Early
Middle Ages
6)
Later
Middle Ages
7)
Reformation
8)
Eighteenth
and Nineteenth Centuries
9)
Twentieth
Century
10) Church in
Text:
The Catholic Church: Journey,
Wisdom and
Course Requirements
This course will utilize a
number of teaching methods; such as lecture, movies, service activities,
discussion, individual and group work.
Evaluation
Participation
is ESSENTIAL in this class, so that we can prevent boredom and monotony. Being attentive in class, taking notes,
responding to questions, asking questions are ways of helping your grade. Participation can mean the difference between
an “A” and a “B.”
Catholic Church/Church
History
Winter 2007
Grading
You have the opportunity this semester to
earn a fantastic grade in Church/Church History. Your efforts will be visible in the work
you produce. Set your goals high and work
toward them all semester long.
Please make sure that all work is
legible. If the teacher cannot read your
handwriting, the assignment will be returned to you to redo. All questions should be answered in complete
sentences. Papers should be neat and have
no rough edges. Points may be taken off
for work that is not presentable or readable.
Your name, the date and the assignment
should be written in the upper right hand corner of your work. Your class period should be written on all
assignments in the upper right hand corner of the paper, above your name.
Home and class assignments will be worth
five points based on the following scale.
Late assignments will lose one point per each day late.
Grading
of Homework Assignments
5=93-100%
4=92-85%
3=84-77%
2=76-70%
Tests, projects, reports and quizzes will
be counted at face value. For example,
if there are 50 points possible on a test and you earn 47, then your score is a 47 out of 50. To
find the percentage, divide 47 by 50 and multiply by 100. (94%)
Each of your quarter grades will be a
percent based on the amount of points you earned divided by the amount of
points possible.
Your semester grade will be a percent with
each of the quarter grades counting 40 percent and your final exam grade counting
20 percent. 40/40/20
Class
Procedures and Expectations
The main rule to remember each day we are
together is the word RESPECT! This word
will pertain to all areas of this class.
Some specifics include:
1)
Please
raise your hand before speaking except when otherwise instructed.
2)
During
announcements I should not have to ask you to be quiet! As soon as the PA comes on – conversation
needs to end immediately.
3)
When
one of your classmates is sharing a comment, question, etc., please listen so
we can all learn from each other.
Keep in mind, throughout this semester,
that it may help you to learn material if you respect it and give it a chance.
Prayer
At the beginning of class we will have a
prayer. To begin, I will prepare this
part of class. However, fairly quickly,
students will be asked to volunteer. If
necessary, students will be assigned.
In preparing for prayer be creative!
If any audio equipment is needed, please inform me the day before and I
will make arrangements. Remember, each
prayer begins and ends with “In the name of the Father . . . “
and prayer is directed toward God.
Lecture
Lectures are necessary and will be an
aspect of class. So, any questions you
might have are highly encouraged and welcomed.
We gain understanding and knowledge through questions.
Restroom
Restroom facilities are available during
class although it is recommended that they be used before class. If it is necessary to use the restroom,
please raise your hand for permission.
Make-Up Tests
If you are absent and not excused and you
are present for the next day of class, and you are not prepared to take the
test that day, you must see me BEFORE class begins. Otherwise, I will expect you to take the
test.
If you miss a test and have an excused absence,
it is your responsibility to come see me in order to arrange a time and day to
take the test.
Grade Categories and
Distribution
Grade categories might include the
following: homework, in-class
assignments, quizzes, research papers, projects and tests.