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B. What will we cover in this course?
The topics covered include:
- To know some of the proofs for the existence of the historical Jesus and explain the continuity between "the Jesus of history" and the "Christ of faith"
- To explain the growth of the New Testament—how did it come to be?
- To understand some of the social, political, and religious features of the New Testament world and how they influenced the creation of the New Testament
- To identify and use with facility tools of New Testament study, i.e. concordance, atlas, dictionary, synopsis, and commentary
- To distinguish some of the different styles of writing in the New Testament
- To understand the major events and mysteries associated with Jesus' life
- To explain the meaning of the key parables of Jesus
- To understand the growth of the early Church
- To come to a richer understanding and appreciation of the Christian vocation that challenges us to greater commitment in our faith
- To personally reflect on one's relationship with Jesus
C. How are we going to learn all of this?
- New concepts and information are introduced and explored using, teacher presentation, online assignments and quizzes, group discussions, student reading and discovery activities, board displays & videos.
- The understanding of concepts, information, and skills takes place in the discussion of previous homework, projects, quizzes and tests.
- Instructional materials include notes, use of chalkboard, handouts, illustrations, bulletin board, films and guest speakers.
- Students will take class notes and keep them for reference and study.
- Students will write paragraphs or compositions on topics being taught.
- Students will synthesize what they have learned by studying for quizzes and tests.
- Students will reinforce their learning by doing make-up work and improving poor work.
D. What do I need for this class?
- Pen(s)
- College Ruled Paper
- Binder or folder (Handouts will typically come with 3 holes punched in them.)
- Textbook: Encountering Jesus in the New Testament , by Michael Pennock (Ave Maria Press, © 2003)
- Access to the Internet (at home or at school) Every week during the regular semester, you may access online course resources from the teacher's Moodle site to see what work is going on in the class. Some assignments need to be done online. Late-breaking information will be posted there.
- The Bible
- Your attention
E. How will my work be graded?
Your grade is determined by the percentage of total points you earn.
a) 90 -100 A (excellent to superior work)
b) 80 - 89 B (very good to excellent work)
c) 70 - 79 C (acceptable to very good work)
d) 60 - 69 D (almost failing to almost passing)
Grade points come from everything we do:
Homework / Classwork / Project(s) 30% - A significant amount of work will be done online.
Quizzes: 30% (Many of them will be online and will require to to complete them before class.)
Tests: 30%
Semester Exam: 10%
F. Some Rules
- In addition to standard school rules, the teacher expects the following
- Use your common sense.
- Complete all written assignments and blog entries on time according to instructions.
- Demonstrate thought and comprehension of the subject matter through your written exercises and in class discussions and support personal positions when asked to do so.
- Demonstrate compassion, understanding, and patience in dealing with all members of the class.
- Come to class prepared. (If you are absent or have an early out, you should be able to catch up by checking what you missed on the Weekly Plans, the class blog, from the teacher, or a classmate.)
- Actively participate in the class activities. You should participate at least once during a regular period or block.
- Be in your seats when the bell rings. You will need to orient the seats to face the front of the classroom at the beginning of class and put them back before the end of class.
- Be respectful of yourself and all others in the room. Respect the property of others.
- Keep your feet off the desk in front of yours.
- When, in the course of answering questions out of the textbook for homework, be sure to include the question in the answer, using complete sentences (with no run-ons or sentence fragments). Avoid "parroting" what was said in the text or other assignment.
- The teacher, not the bell, dismisses the class. Avoid putting away your books early.
- Do your best, and don't give up.
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