If you missed class August 21 or August 22, 2014:

Complete the following Warm-up in the Warm-up section of your Notebook.

Warm-up August 21 or 22, 2014

A.  Read Genesis Chapter 6

B.  In the Warm-up section of your notebook, write the following Questions with your answers:

1.  Who were the Nephilim?

2.  When God saw how corrupt the earth had become, what does He decide to do?

3.  What does God ask Noah to make?

If you missed class August 20th, 2014:

Complete the following Warm-up in the Warm-up section of your Notebook.

Warm-up August 20th, 2014

A.  Read Genesis Chapter 5

B.  In the Warm-up section of your notebook, write the following Questions with your answers:

1. How old was Adam when he begot Seth?

2.  Who was Noah's Father?

3.  What are the names of Noah's 3 sons?

If you missed class August 19th, 2014:

Complete the following Warm-up in your Warm-up Notebook.

Warm-up August 19th, 2014

A.  Read Genesis Chapter 4

B.  In the Warm-up section of your notebook, write the following Questions with your answers:

1.  What does Cain do to Abel?  Why?

2.  What is the name of Cain's son?

3.  Who is Adam and Eve's third son?

If you missed class August 18th, 2014:

Complete the following Warm-up in your Warm-up Notebook.

Warm-up August 18th, 2014

A.  Read Genesis Chapter 3

B.  In the Warm-up section of your notebook, write the following Questions with your answers:

1.  What do Adam & Eve choose to do when the snake tempts them?

2.  How does God punish the snake?

3.  How does God punish the woman?

4.  How does God punish the man?

If you missed class August 15th, 2014:

Complete the following Warm-up in your Warm-up Notebook.

Warm-up August 15th, 2014

A.  Read Genesis Chapter 2

B.  In the Warm-up section of your notebook, write the following Questions with your answers:

1.  What does God form man out of?

2.  Who names the animals?

3.  How does God create the woman?

If you missed class August 14th, 2014:

Complete the following Warm-up in your Warm-up Notebook.

Warm-up August 14th, 2014

A.  Read Genesis Chapter 1

B.  In the Warm-up section of your notebook, write the following Question with your answer:

1.  What does God create on the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth day?

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Theology Syllabus, Expectations, & Procedures Signature Form

 

Theology I - Damien High School – 2014 - 2015

 

Instructor:  Miss Adams

 

Please return this page signed by student & parent or guardian by Friday August 15^th, 2014 for 20 homework points.

 

Please keep the Syllabus & Procedures forms in your binder for this class.  Thank you.

 

Student:  I have read the syllabus, course expectations, and procedures forms and understand them.  I will honor these while in Miss Adams’ class.

 

Signature:_________________________________  Date:___________________________

 

Parent/Guardian:  My student has discussed the syllabus, course expectations, and procedures with me.  I understand them and will support them.

 

Signature:_________________________________  Date:___________________________

 

Teacher:  I will be fair and consistent in upholding the syllabus, course expectations, and procedures for the students in Theology class.

 

Signature:_________________________________  Date:___________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theology I-A: Christian Scripture Syllabus

Damien High School - 2014-2015 Academic Year

Teacher:  Miss Adams

[email protected]

 

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son.”

-John 3: 16

 

Integral Student Outcomes

 

By Graduation, a Damien Spartan should be knowledgeable of the spiritual richness of the Catholic Faith by:

 

• Studying the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Engaging in Christian Service opportunities in the spirit of St. Damien
• Participating in liturgical celebrations and retreats.

 

Course Description:

 

This is the 1^st course of the Religious Curriculum Framework designed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Biblical Sources of Christianity and to explore the revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture.

 

Course Objectives:

 

By the end of this course, students will:

1. Comprehend Revelation from both Natural and Divine Sources
2. Have an overview of Sacred Scripture as divinely inspired and the foundation of Church teaching
3. Understand Scripture and learn how to interpret the Word of God
4. Gain an overview of salvation history in the Old Testament & New Testament with particular study of the Gospels
5. Examine the challenges and questions the Church faces in scriptural catechesis

 

Course Outline

 

1. Revelation:  The Desire to Know God, Natural Revelation, Divine Revelation
2. Interpretation and Overview of the Bible:  Understanding the Scriptures, Interpreting Scripture, Overview of the Old and New Testaments
3. Revelation in the Old Testament:  Genesis, Exodus, The Historical Books, The Prophetic Books, Wisdom Literature
4. Revelation in the New Testament:  The Gospels - The Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke; The Gospel of John; Acts and Letters
5. The Scriptures and the Life of Faith:  The Scriptures and the Life of the Church; The Scriptures and the Life of the Individual

 

 

 

 

 

Grading of Assignments:

 

1 group project – 10%

1 final paper – 10%

Quizzes/Tests – 30%

Homework assignments – 15%

Short papers – 10%

Participation – 10%

Class work/Journal – 15%

 

Late Work:  Homework is due at the beginning of class.  All homework turned in after the day it is due is considered late. Late work is accepted for 50% credit.

 

Cheating:  Cheating is not tolerated.  Please see the student handbook for a thorough explanation.  All consequences stated in the student handbook will apply.

 

Course Materials Required:*

-New American Bible

-Textbook:  The Bible:  The Living Word of God.  Author:  Robert Rabe.  Saint Mary’s Press. 

-Bound/spiral notebook for class notes* and Theology Journal

-Class notes may also be taken on laptops/ipads provided they are being used only for class note-taking and course work.  If they are found being used for any other purpose besides class notes and course work, you will no longer be able to use your laptop/ipads in this course.

-Binder with folder pockets and loose leaf paper

-Writing utensils

-Box of Kleenex - due Friday August 15^th, 2014 for 10 homework points.  Please write your name and class period number on the Kleenex box.

 

At the start of the school year:

-Please have all required materials in class with you daily starting Monday August 11th, 2014 with the exception of the textbook. 

-Please have Theology textbook purchased and in class with you daily starting Monday, August 25th, 2014.

-The syllabus and procedures signature page is due on Friday August 15th, 2014.

-One box of Kleenex is due on Friday August 15^th, 2014.

-Failure to have your Bible in class, will result in 1 point loss from the student’s classwork grade each day that it is missing.

- Failure to have the necessary material for class, will result in 1 point loss from the student’s classwork grade each day that they are missing.

 

Grading Scale:

Theology Class follows the same grading system as stated in the parent/student handbook:

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = 0-59%

 

 

 

Course Rules / Expectations:

 

General Rules of Respect: 

*Respect God

*Respect Others

*Respect Yourself

 

Specific Theology Class Rules

1. 1.      Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings & raise your hand if you wish to speak or leave your seat.
2. 2.      Bring all books and materials to class & turn in assigned homework at the beginning of class.
3. 3.      No vulgar or offensive language.
4. 4.      Please follow directions the first time they are given & please do not speak when someone else is speaking.
5. 5.      Observe all rules in the Damien Student Handbook.

 

 

Penalties if you choose to violate a rule in Theology Class:

 

First time:  Student will be told to see instructor after class to discuss the issue.  Depending on the severity of the violation, student will either receive a warning or a detention.

 

Second time:  30 minutes detention before or after school.*

 

Third time:  60 minutes detention before or after school.*

 

Fourth time:  Sent to Dean’s Office.  Parent notified.

 

Severe disruption:  Student sent immediately to Dean’s office.  Parent notified. 

 

*If you choose not to come to the assigned detention, you will receive one more opportunity to serve the detention.  If you neglect to serve a second time, you will be assigned a Dean’s Detention.

 

If the class as a whole is disruptive or not getting to work on the warm-up, etc., the class will receive a written warning on the board.  If there is still overall disruption, the class will begin losing minutes from time between classes, at break, lunch, or after school.

 

 

*Please keep the Syllabus in your Theology Binder for this class.  Thank you.