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Colegio de San Juan de LetranCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences
151 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila
THEOLOGY AREASyllabus in Theology 101 – History of Salvation
(New Curriculum)First & Second Semesters A.Y. 2006 – 2007
I. COURSE NUMBER: Theology 101
II. COURSE TITLE: History of Salvation
III. PRE-REQUISITE: None
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a 3-unit non-academic subject that centers on God manifesting his great love as a personal (calling the people to a prosperous life) and liberating (calling the people to a fuller freedom) God through Divine Revelation. It directs to Jesus Christ, the goal and object, the fullness of God’s self-revelation, and the heart of Christian faith. The subject also deals with humanity’s fall – called sin – thus delaying man’s relationship with God but the final act of God is shown in Jesus’ redemptive acts; passion, death and resurrection. It tells of the great love story of God and the people through the Sacred Scriptures (Old and New Testament) as a living record of man’s salvation for now and in the life to come. The course summarizes the history and the meaning of salvation from the patriarchal period, judges, prophetic apocalyptic to the time of Jesus as well as the early and later Church of today.
V. RATIONALE:“Who is Jesus in our life?” is a question every one must seek to honestly answer. God has continuously revealed himself and His love in our daily life experiences. Every
Letranite-student is challenged to be the alter-ego and living witness of Christ in the history of redemption. Living simply the adage, “I see Jesus in you, and you see Jesus in me”. The course envisions every student to a Christian Catholic to know the roots of his identity as a person and as a Christian in the light of his faith. The subject helps the students to discover God through their daily life experiences and to become sensitive and responsive to God’s call.
VI. GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to understand the flow of salvation history as they establish a personal relationship with Jesus which makes them responsive to the challenge of love of God and neighbor.
VII. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Explain the meaning of history of salvation.2. Enumerate the principal stages of the history of salvation.3. Point out the key points of God’s presence throughout the history of humankind.4. Illustrate the flow of salvation from the creation of man until the coming of the promised savior.5. Explain the role of the prophets and their message.6. Point out the message of Jesus’ preaching and his ways of delivering the message.7. Explain the role of Jesus in God’s plan of salvation and he carried out his mission.8. Justify the truth that God still actively work for the salvation of man until today.9. Establish the connection of the Old and New Testaments. 10. Study the Scripture and the Tradition that illumine their experiences11. Recast the message of the Bible in their own words.12. Practice reading the bible everyday.13. Participate in the outreach programs of the Christian community they belong especially the Colegio’s community involvement programs for the promotion of love, justice and peace.
VIII. COURSE CONTENT:
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES SUBJECT MATTERVALUES
INTEGRATEDSTRATEGIES/
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
INTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS EVALUATION
TIME FRAME
EXPECTEDOUTCOME
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
State the Vision-Mission of the Colegio.
Relate the Vision-Mission of the Colegio to its basic rules, regulations and policies.
1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Orientation
1.1.1 Course Outline1.1.2 Course
Requirement1.1.3 References1.1.4 Grading System1.1.5 Vision-Mission1.1.6 Policies
AwarenessUnderstanding
LectureDiscussionRecitation of the VM
Hand-out of the Course Outline
Students’ handbook
Bible
Recitation
Group sharing
Personal reflection
1st Week Stated the Vision-Mission of the Colegio.
Related the Vision-Mission of the Colegio to its basic rules, regulations and policies.
Define the etymological meaning of Revelation
Identify the dynamics of human revelation
Compare human revelation from divine revelation.State the two ways of viewing Divine revelation
State the meaning of debt of gratitude (utang na loob)
Illustrate the five aspects of debt of gratitude
Define faith
Explain the three-fold dimension of faith
Ascertain our Filipino faith as our response to God’s Divine Revelation
Exemplify the example of Mary in living the Faith
2.0 GOD’S REVELATION OF HIMSELF
2.1 Definition of Revelation 2.2 Dynamics of Revelation 2.3 Comparison of Human and Divine Revelation
2.4 Two Ways of Viewing Divine Revelation 2.4.1 As Process 2.4.2 As Content 2.5 Divine Revelation
3.0 FAITH: MAN’SESPONSE TO GODSREVELATION
3.1 Meaning of “inner debt of gratitude”3.2 Aspects of “utang na loob”3.3 Definition of faith3.4 Faith based on Filipino sense of “utang na loob” 3.4.1 Utang na loob as a response to God’s kagandahang loob 3.4.2 Arising from our
inner debt3.4.3 For a free commitment of oneself3.4.4 To a lifelong process3.4.5 Lived & expressed w/in the Christian community and
TrustSensitivity HumilityCooperation
HumilityLaboriousnessSelf-worthinessResponsivenessObediencePagtanaw sa utang na loob
Slide presentation Documentary filmsGroup to group exchangeRotating roles
Song analysisGroup sharingSilent DemonstrationResponse Cards
FliersChartsBibleVatican IIDocument - Dei Verbum #6
OHP with TransparenciesNCDPVatican II document: Dei Verbum #5CFC 141-154
SeatworkInsightDrawingAssignment
Reflective writingNarrative reportQuiz
2nd week
3rd week
Defined the etymological meaning of Revelation
Identified the dynamics of human revelation
Compared human revelation from divine revelation.Stated the two ways of viewing Divine revelation
Stated the meaning of debt of gratitude (utang na loob)
Illustrated the five aspects of debt of gratitude
Defined faith
Explained the three-fold dimension of faith
Ascertained our Filipino faith as our response to God’s Divine Revelation
Exemplified the example of Mary in living the Faith
Explain the Bible as a Word of God, an inspiration, its canonicity and inerrancy
Identify the Old from the New Testament Books and their sources
Outline the stages of development of the bible
Attempt to interpret the Bible based on different criticisms/hermeneuticsour sources
Conclude that God speaks to us personally through his inspired words in the scripture
society3.5 Three-fold dimension of Faith 3.5.1 Faith as believing 3.5.2 Faith as doing 3.5.3 Faith as trusting3.6 Mary as woman
of faith 3.6.1 Mary as the New Eve3.6.2 Mary as the model disciple3.6.3 Marian devotion
4.0 THE BIBLE - A COLLECTION OF SACRED SCRIPTURES
4.1. Nature of the Bible 4.1.1 Etymological meaning 4.1.2 Inspiration 4.1.3 Canon and canonicity of the Bible 4.1.4 Inerrancy of the Word of God4.2 Stages of the Development of the Bible 4.3 Sources of the Bible and its background4.4 Interpreting the Bible 4.4.1 Author’s meaning 4.4.2 Context 4.4.3 Own search for Meaning4.5 Criticisms of the Bible4.6 Inspiration of Sacred Scriptures to one’s life
FaithObedienceSubmissivenessLoveDocilityHumilityPatience
LectureOpen DiscussionPanels“The Great Wind blowsBible StudyBible Enthronement Para-liturgical service
Bible Hand outsOHP and transparencyBible StandLinen clothcandles
Project: “the Bible of my lifeBible ScanningSharingTake home exams
4th – 5th week
Explained the Bible as a Word of God, an inspiration, its canonicity and inerrancy
Identified the Old from the New Testament Books and their sources
Outlined the stages of development of the bible
Attempted to interpret the Bible based on different criticisms/ hermeneuticsour sources
Concluded that God speaks to us personally through his inspired words in the scripture
Distinguish God as our goal, our past, present and future
Justify that God is continuously involved with us through our “YES” in doing his will
Conform to God’s call of man as His responsible co-creator
Practice responsible stewardship and observe proper care for the environment
State the perfect harmony that existed in the Genesis Creation story
Relate the harmonious relationship with the happiness and well being of man
Establish that sin comes from Human person
Point out that sin caused the destruction of our harmonious relationship with God and nature
Explain death as the consequence
5.0 CREATION STORY – GOD THE CREATOR REVEALED THROUGH HIS CREATION 5.1 God as:
5.1.1 The absolute origin 5.1.2 Foundation 5.1.3 Final goal of creation5.2 God’s involvement in the world - obedience
in His will5.3 Humans, Co-creators to: 4.3.1 Responsible stewardship 4.3.2 God’s image and likeness 4.3.3 Imitation/conformity to God’s ways (Kagandahang loob)
6.0 THE FALL OF MAN – HIS NEED FOR REDEMPTION
6.1 Spiritual order in the Universe 6.1.1 Adam and Eve 6.1.2 Harmonious relationship assures happiness and well-being6.2 Man’s contradiction - wrong exercise of freedom 6.2.1 Temptation 6.2.2 The consenting 6.2.3 The sin6.3 Sin’s consequence –
Environmental CareFecundityHumilityLoveResponsibilityStewardship
Humility FaithfulnessRepentanceConversionLove of GodGratitude
Buzz SessionIndividual/group discussionRole playingFiring lineModeling the way
“Go to your post’True or FalseSynergetic teachingStory tellingDiscussionSharing of faith experiencesPenitential service
BibleCopies of Dei Verbum #3The Love story of God and His people by Fr. CollaAnd God said What? By M. Nutting Ralph
BibleVisualsOHPTransparenciesChart
Graded recitationReflection paperLong Quiz
Reflective writingPrayer compositionQuizRecitation
6th week
7th week
Distinguished God as our goal, our past, present and future
Justified that God is continuously involved with us through our “YES” in doing his will
Conformed to God’s call of man as His responsible co-creator
Practiced responsible stewardship and observe proper care for the environment
Stated the perfect harmony that existed in the Genesis Creation story
Related the harmonious relationship with the happiness and well being of man
Established that sin comes from Human person
Pointed out that sin caused the destruction of
of sin
Analyze the different stages in the Salvation History
Find out the presence of God and how He manifested himself through Israel’s experiences.
Explain the role of the patriarch, judges and the prophets in the different stages of salvation history
Destruction of state of Harmony with: 6.3.1 God 6.3.2 Each other 6.3.3 Nature6.4 Result of sin - Death 6.4.1 Sorrow 6.4.2 Suffering 6.4.3 Death
7. 0 SALVATION: THE PROMISE OF REDEMPTION
7.1 The Patriarchal Period 7.1.1 The situation – tribal 7.1.2 Type of Salvation promised7.2 Moses, Exodus, Joshua, and the Judges Period 7.2.1 Situation – from slavery to a nation 7.2.2 Type of salvation promised7.3 Prophetic period 7.3.1 Situation – time of the prophets 7.3.2 Type of salvation promised7.4 Apocalyptic period 7.3.1 Situation – Jewish domination by foreign powers
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
JoyfulnessSincerityHumilityProductivitySecurityPatiencePerseverance
Reporting“College Bowl”Student RecapJeopardyMap tracingReview
Source book: CFCSecondary referencesOHPBibleMap of Old Palestine
Quiz Graded recitationReflection InsightWriting
8th week
9th week
our harmonious relationship with God and nature
Explained death as the consequence of sin
Analyzed the different stages in the Salvation History
Found out the presence of God and how He manifested himself through Israel’s experiences.
Explained the role of the patriarch, judges and the prophets in the different stages of salvation history
Identify the context from which Jesus’ experiences were based
Relate the influence of the Roman Empire to Jewish culture
Compare the different religious groups and critique their impact on Jewish praxis
Describe the location and situation of Palestine during Jesus’ time
Trace the map of Palestine in the first century
Define the Gospel
Create an idea as to how the context affected the Gospel writer
Identify the 4 Evangelists, their message, audience and sources of writing their narratives
Compare the different Christological views about the person of Christ
7.0 JESUS’ TIME – THE FULFILLMENT OF SALVATION
7.1 The society in Jesus time 7.1.1 The situation in first century Palestine 7.1.2 Causes of unrest7.2 The Hellenistic Cities of the Roman Empire
7.3 Jewish religion and political groups
7.4 The map of Palestine in the first century
8.0 JESUS’ COMING – THE GOSPEL, OUR SOURCE
8.1 What is a Gospel8.2 Historical setting and formation of the Gospel8.3 The Evangelists8.4 The Christologies of the Gospel 8.3.1 The Q Document: the Son of Man 8.3.2 Mark: the Suffering Messiah 8.3.3 Matthew: Servant Messiah and Emmanuel 8.3.4 Luke: Salvation from
AwarenessUnderstandingCritical thinking
BelongingnessAppreciationSecurityUnderstanding
LectureShowing pictures of Palestine (then)Film-showing: Documentary
Game: “One Million Dollar Chance of a Lifetime”Group DiscussionsLectureInternet research: The 4 evangelistsBible scanning
OHPPictures of present day Israel and possible VHS (documentary on 1st c. Palestine)
OHPGame questionnaires
A (essay) summary of how the students view the context where Christ livedAssignment
SeatworkRecitationResult of internet researchQuiz
10th week
11th week
Identified the context from which Jesus’ experiences were based
Related the influence of the Roman Empire to Jewish culture
Compared the different religious groups and critique their impact on Jewish praxis
Described the location and situation of Palestine during Jesus’ time
Traced the map of Palestine in the first century
Defined the Gospel
Created an idea as to how the context affected the Gospel writer
Identified the 4 Evangelists, their message, audience and sources of writing their narratives
Compared the different Christological views about the person of Christ
Explain the meaning of the Kingdom of God in relation to Soteriology
Point out the meaning of the beatitude.
Analyze what practical effect does “loving” entails.
Infer Jesus’ concept of love
Define Parable
Identify the Characteristics of a parable
Infer why Jesus made use of parables in preaching the Kingdom of God
Classify the parables of Jesus
Outline the Parables of Jesus
God in Jesus
9.0 JESUS’ TEACHINGS9.1 The Kingdom of God – Central theme of Jesus’ Message. 9.1.1 The Kingdom of God in the Old Testament 9.1.2 The Kingdom of God as a present and future reality
9.2 The Beatitudes 9.3 Jesus’ Concept of love
10.0 THE PARABLES OF JESUS
10.1 Definition of a Parable10.2 Characteristics of Parables10.3 Classifications of Parables of Jesus10.3 Parables of Jesus
AppreciationFaith
AppreciationFaithUnderstandingReflective reading
Experiential sharing of the feeling of happiness.Relating happiness with the Kingdom of GodLecture
Bible ReadingDrawing a particular parable “setting”LectureGroup discussions
PicturesManila paper, marker
BibleCrayons, manila paper, Art paper etc.OHP
Reflection paperSeatworkQuiz
Seatwork (result of drawings)RecitationQuiz
12th week
13th week
Explained the meaning of the Kingdom of God in relation to Soteriology
Pointed out the meaning of the beatitude.
Analyzed what practical effect does “loving” entails.
Inferred Jesus’ concept of love
Defined Parable
Identified the Characteristics of a parable
Inferred why Jesus made use of parables in preaching the Kingdom of God
Classified the parables of Jesus
Outlined the Parables of Jesus
Define Miracle
Compare the concept of miracle with the present day idea
Interpret the real meaning of the miracles of Christ.
State the different miracles Jesus performed
Determine the context of Jesus’ Passion narratives.
Criticize the notion of Jesus’ “self-understanding”.
Explain the passion narratives
Describe the resurrection account
Criticize the views about Jesus’Resurrection.
Construct a logical explanation of Jesus’ resurrection
Appraise the traditional view of resurrection vis-à-vis conversion
11.0 THE MIRACLES AND WORKS OF JESUS
11.1 Definition of Miracle11.2 Jewish concept of miracle11.3 The miracles performed by Jesus.11.3 Kinds of Miracles Jesus performed
12.0 JESUS’ SUFFERING AND DEATH
12.1 The Historical context12.2 Did Jesus know He will die ? 12.3 Jesus’ self-understanding12.4 Passion Narratives
13.0 JESUS’ RESURRECTION13.1 Resurrection account13.2 Views about Jesus’ Resurrection13.3 Did Jesus resurrect bodily? 13.3.1 The apparitions after resurrection
13.3.2 The empty tomb13.4 Jesus is Risen 13.4.1 Resurrection as Conversion
FaithAcceptance
AppreciationFaithEmpathyStrength of CharacterIntegrity
FaithSecurityHolistic thinking
Relate stories of “supernatural” miracles vis-à-vis everyday event miracles.Lecture
Film showing: The passion of Christ. Critique the historicity of the film.Film critiquing SharingBuzz sessionGroup discussion
Re-enactment of the studentsinterpretation of ResurrectionDebate: Was Christ’s Resurrection bodily?Lecture
Clippings of “miracles” vis-à-vis everyday picturesOHP
Film: The Passion of the ChristTVVCD
Manila papermarker
QuizReflection/ Reaction paperAssignment (Essay)
Recitation
Long quizReviewEssay
14th week
15th week
16th week
Determined the context of Jesus’ Passion narratives.
Criticized the notion of Jesus’ “self-understanding.
Determined the context of Jesus’ Passion narratives.
Criticized the notion of Jesus’ “self-understanding”.
Explained the passion narratives
Described the resurrection account
Criticized the views about Jesus’Resurrection.
Constructed a logical explanation of Jesus’ resurrection
Appraised the traditional view of resurrection vis-
Analyze the Filipino concept of God and relate it with his idea of who Jesus is.
Explain how Filipinos see Jesus in relation to the practice of popular devotions
Analyze what views about Jesus changed after having undergone Theology 1.
Supplementary lessons include:1. Lives of the Saints:
i. St. Dominic of Guzmanii. St. John the Baptist
iii. St. Liem de la Paziv. St. Thomas Aquinasv. Other Dominican saints
whose feast days fall on school days.
2. Marian feasts, de-votions, masses and proces-sions, Holy Rosary
3. Liturgical activitiesi. Triduum masses
14.0 JESUS IN THE FILIPINO CONTEXT
14.1 The concept of God - Who is God for a Filipino?14.2 Understanding devotions to Jesus 14.1.1 Nazareno 14.1.2 Sto. Nino 14.1.3 Crucified Christ 14.1.4 Sacred Heart 14.1.5 Divine Mercy14.3 Jesus: His meaning and the challenge He offers.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Sense of PrideDeeper FaithUnderstandingLoveDevotion
Field trip to the Manila Cathedral, Divine Mercy Church -Malolos, Quiapo Church, Sto Niño de Tondo: What does the popular devotion manifest.Sharing (outside of the class under a tree) Focus discussion
Field trip paraphernaliaNotebooks for note taking
Summative quizReviewEssay
17th week
18th week
à-vis conversion
Analyzed the Filipino concept of God and relate it with his idea of who Jesus is.
Explained how Filipinos see Jesus in relation to the practice of popular devotions
Analyzed what views about Jesus changed after having undergone Theology 1.
ii. First Friday devotioniii. Votive Masses
4. Institutional and departmen-tal activities
i. Retreats and recol-lections
ii. administration of sacraments
iii. Binyag Arriba and Balik arriba
iv. Other activities5. Vision-Mission of the Cole-
gio6. peace education7. ecological awareness8. care of creation9. sanctity of human life10. social teachings of the
Church
IX. REFERENCESPrimary References
1. Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. (1997). Catechism for Filipino Catholics. Makati: Word and Life Publications
2. De Mesa, J.M. & Wostyn, L.L. (1993) Doing Christology. The re-appropriation of a tradition. Quezon City: Claretian Publications.
2. Flanagan, N.M., OSM (1964). Salvation History. Kansas City: Sheed Andrews andMcneal, Inc.
3.Sacred Scriptures: The new American bible, the Revise Standard Version, the New Jerusalem Bible, the Christian Community Bible.
Secondary Sources
4. Anderson, Bernard W. Understanding the Old Testament . Prentice Hall, Inc. Englewoods Cliffs: New Jersey.
5. Baybay, Monina V., FSP. Discovering Together God’s Word . Paulines: Manila, Philippines. 1991.
6. Bragado, Erlinda and Monera, Arnold. Kaloob: Interweavings on the Christian Story. DLSU Press, Inc.: Manila, Philippines 1997.
7. Charpentier, Etienne. How to read the Old Testament. Claretian Publications: Quezon City, Philippines. 1985.
8. Colla, L., CICM. (1984). The Amazing Story of Jesus of Nazareth. Baguio City:Verca Reyes Inc.
9. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and National Conference of Catholic Bishops. New American Bible. Philippine Bible Society: Manila, Philippines. 1987.
10. Cook, M. (1995). Reponses to 101 questions about Jesus. Makati City: St. Paul
11. Corpuz C. (1993) You are the potter: Prayers and reflection. rev., ed. Makati City:Salesiana Publishers
12. De Mesa, J. (1990). Kapag namayani ang kagandahang loob ng diyos. Quezon City:Claretian Publications.
13. De Mesa, J. (1996). Following the way of the disciples: A guidebook for doingchristology in a cultural context. Quezon City: East Asian Pastoral Institute.
14. Dupuis J., SJ. (1994). Who do you say I am? Quezon City: Claretian Publications.
15. ECCCE. Catechism for Filipino Catholics. Word and Life Publications: Manila. 1997
16. Flanagan, Neal M., OSM. Salvation History: An Introduction to Biblical Theology. Sheed Audrews and McNeel Inc., Subsidiary of Universal Press Syndicate: Kansas City
17. Institute of Religion. Salvation History. University of Santo Tomas Press: Manila. 1980.
18. Jenkins S. (1987) The bible from scratch. Quezon City: Claretian Publications.
19. Lane , D. (1975). The reality of Jesus. Toronto: Paulist Press.
20. McHugh, P.J. This is God’s Plan of Salvation. Paulist Press.
21. Msgr. Marcel Gervais. Journey (vol 1-Torah) and Journey (Vol. II – Prophets).
22. Natividad, Ma. Luisa. Salvation History. Ateneo de Manila University: Quezon City,. Philippines. 1989.
23. Nolan A. (1991). Jesus before christianity. Quezon City: Claretian Publications
24. Nutting Ralph, Margaret. “And God said What?”. St. Paul Publications: Makati, Philippines. 1992.
25. Ricciotti, G. The life of Christ. Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Company.
26. Sister Ludgeris, S. Sp. S., The Mystery of Israel, the People of God. College of the Holy Spirit: Manila Philippines.
X. GRADING SYSTEM AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
There are two major examinations in the semester: The Mid-term Exam and the Final Exam. The weight distribution is as follows: Mid-Term Grade = 30% Q + 30 % ACS + 40 % MTXPre-final Grade = 30% Q + 30% ACS + 40 % FXFinal Grade = MG + PFG
2Where:Q = Average Quizzes ACS = Average Class StandingMTX = Midterm Examination FX = Final Examination
MG = Midterm Grade FG = Final Grade
Quizzes include: short and long quizzes; Oral or written quizzes.
Average Class Standing includes the ff:Assignment and Reflection Group WorkProject RecitationReporting SeatworkRecollection ConductAttendance
Attendance and active participation in institutional and departmental religious activities include the following:First Friday Masses Mass of the Holy SpiritMarian Masses La Naval Mass and ProcessionTheology Week Masses and activities Binyag Arriba/Balik ArribaTheology Seminars/symposia/fora Convocation Triduum Masses in honor of St. John the Baptist, St. Dominic, St Liem de la Paz, St. Thomas Aquinas, etcOther liturgical and para-liturgical activities set by the Colegio and the department/area
Passing scores in written and oral examinations: 10% above the median (60/100 = 75%)
Classroom management Considerations:Attendance: maximum allowable number of absences: 6 absences More than the allowed number of absences = Unauthorized withdrawal
Absolute non-use of cell phones during class hours, liturgical and non- liturgical activitiesStudent discipline: Please refer to the Student Hand book