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DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS College of Education

Religious Education Department

COURSE SYLLABUS FIRST SEMESTER, SY 2013-2014

Course Title Living Out our Christian Commitment

Course Code REED 143

Units Earned 3

Prerequisite REED 141- Foundation of Christian Faith, REED 142- Discipleship in the Christian Community

Professor

E-mail Address

Consultation Period Time Day Venue ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will help you develop a deeper relationship with God and the community through a better understanding of your Christian humanity – being moral persons, freely and responsibly discerning and making moral decisions based on experience and existing moral norms.

II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS

Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGAs)

By the end of the course, the following are expected to be realized:

Has passion for excellence Reflect on and understand the basic concepts needed to make sound moral judgments.

God-loving Develop the spirit of faith by deepening ones regard for a morally upright life.

Manifest the spirit of communion by showing concern for the well-being of every person and of the whole creation.

Patriotic Develop a strong conviction to live life in the community as free and responsible moral beings that follow the existing moral norms and are destined towards God

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III. FINAL PRODUCT

For your final product, you have a choice between a research paper , a creative presentation (by group) or advocacy shirt (printing) that tackles a current moral issue. Your work must exhibit your familiarity and deep understanding of the issue and the Catholic Church’s teaching vis-a-vis the issue that you have chosen. You must also give your opinion on how a student like you can be an instrument in the promotion of Christian moral values/ideals.

ELGA-based rubric for the final output:

A. Patriotic

Category Advanced (4 points) Intermediate (3 points) Elementary (2 points) Beginner (1 point) Score

Choice of topic (moral issue)

Topic deals with a current and pressing moral issue.

Topic deals with a current and important moral issue.

Topic deals with an important moral issue.

Topic deals with a moral issue.

B. Has passion for excellence

Category Advanced (4 points) Intermediate (3 points) Elementary (2 points) Beginner (1 point) Score

Subject knowledge

Shows deep understanding of the issue and displays critical reflection.

Adequate knowledge of subject is demonstrated.

Not enough information is present.

Very little knowledge of the subject is exhibited.

Presentation The research paper / creative presentation is well-researched, well-written, and well-organized.

Presentation/ research paper follows logical progression and has minimal errors.

The over-all content and/or the connection between some parts of the paper / presentation need improvement.

Presentation / paper is not organized and has many errors.

C. God-loving

Category Advanced (4 points) Intermediate (3 points) Elementary (2 points) Beginner (1 point) Score

Promotes Christian moral values/Ideals

Very satisfactorily integrates and promotes Christian moral values/ ideals.

Satisfactorily integrates and promotes Christian moral values/ideals

Minimally integrates and promotes Christian moral values/ideals.

Does not integrate nor promote Christian moral values/ideals.

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IV. ASSESSMENT

Preliminary/Midterm Percentage Final/Culminating Percentage

Major Exam 30% Final Exam 30%

Attendance 15% Attendance 15%

Class Participation/Behavior 20% Class Participation/Behavior 20%

Assignment/Seatwork/Ref. Paper 20% Final Output 20%

Quizzes 15% Quizzes 15%

Total 100% Total 100%

V. COURSE OUTLINE

Topics Hours Teaching Strategies Class Activities

PRELIMINARY PERIOD

UNIT I. WHO AM I? I. Introduction of Christian Commitment

A. Preliminaries B. Review: REED 141 & 142

II. AUTHENTIC PERSONHOOD A. Different Philosophies and how one should

act.Human Person: A Christian Perspective B. Human Dignity: Freedom /Responsibility,

Fundamental Option C. Human Person as Relational

III. HUMAN PERSON AND HUMAN ACTS A. Concept and Nature of Human Acts B. Constituent Principles of Human Act

UNIT II. WHERE AM I?

I. Sources in defining the morality of an act. II. Modifiers of Human acts

3.0 3.0 9.0

Establishment of Rapport in class

Discussion / orientation classroom policy

Display of approachability

Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences

Use of Biblical texts and Church documents

Creation of a warm and trusting classroom atmosphere

Encouragement for optimum class participation

Clear and in-depth classroom discussions

Bible reading/Praying

Classroom discussion

Group sharing/games

Film showing/Song Analysis/ Reflection

Collage making

Reporting

Role Playing

Liturgical celebration in coordination with CMO

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MIDTERM PERIOD

UNIT III. WHERE AM I GOING? I. Nature of sin II. Concept of sin in Sacred Scripture III. Church teachings on sin

A. Kinds of sin B. Distinction of sin

IV. Conversion and reconciliation UNIT IV. WHAT ARE MY GUIDEPOSTS TO KNOW WHERE I AM GOING? Norms of Morality

A. Objective (Law) B. Subjective (conscience) C. Some moral principles

1. Double Effect 2. Epikeia 3. Totality/Stewardship 4. Moral Maxims

UNIT V. WHAT AM I CALLED FOR?

I. The concept of virtues. II. Theological virtues III. Moral virtues and the four cardinal virtues IV. Other moral virtues

3.0 12.0 6.0

Display of approachability

Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences

Use of Biblical texts and Church documents

Creation of a warm and trusting classroom atmosphere

Encouragement for optimum class participation

Clear and in-depth classroom discussions

Use of appropriate examples and references

Bible reading/Praying

Classroom discussion

Group sharing/games

Film showing

Collage making

Role Playing

Debate

Interview

Liturgical celebration in coordination with CMO

FINAL PERIOD

UNIT VI. HOW DO I RESPOND TO SPECIAL MORAL ISSUES

I. Sexuality and Integrity

A. Notion of sex and Sexuality B. Meaning of sex to the individual relationship

II. Issues Against Human Life A. Abortion B. Euthanasia C. Reproductive D. Technology/ Methods of birth control

15.0

Display of approachability

Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences

Use of Biblical texts and Church documents

Creation of a warm and trusting classroom atmosphere

Bible reading/Praying

Classroom discussion

Symposium

Interview/Role Playing

Role Playing

Liturgical celebration in coordination with CMO

Preparation and wearing of Advocacy Shirt

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UNIT VI. HOW DO I RESPOND TO SPECIAL MORAL ISSUES (continuation)

III. Ecological and environmental issues IV. Socioeconomic issues V. Issues on media VI. Human rights issues

15.0

Encouragement for optimum class participation

Clear and in-depth classroom discussions

Use of appropriate examples and references

Bible reading/Praying

Classroom discussion

Symposium

Interview/Role Playing

Role Playing

Liturgical celebration in coordination with CMO

Synthesis 3.0 Display of approachability

Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences

Use of Biblical texts and Church documents

Creation of a warm and trusting classroom atmosphere

Encouragement for optimum class participation

Clear and in-depth classroom discussions

Use of appropriate examples and references

Bible reading/Praying

Liturgical celebration

Presentation of the Final Output

VI. COURSE POLICIES

A. Prompt and regular attendance is required, however, if you are late, the first thing you have to do is submit a piece of paper (1/8) indicating your name, course/year/section, signature, date and the time you entered the room. Otherwise, you will be considered absent.

B. You are responsible in monitoring the number of your tardiness and absences. C. Assignments/seat works/projects must be submitted on or before the due date. NO LATE submission will be accepted, except for a

valid reason. D. Always be prepared with a blue or black inked pen and a clean sheet of paper (yellow pad) of different sizes. E. Special exams will be given only a week after the missed scheduled exam. For this purpose, you must secure and present a special

exam permit/receipt of payment for special exam from the Registrar and Accounting Office respectfully. F. You are expected to behave properly inside the classroom by paying attention to the discussions and activities and showing respect to

your teacher, classmates, and visitors (if there are). G. You should not leave the classroom without first asking permission.

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H. When answering the call of nature, you are expected to leave the room only for 5 minutes. I. You must observe the class seat plan at all times otherwise, you will be considered absent. J. You are not allowed to use any electronic device (i.e. cell phone, tablet, laptop, PSP, IPod, etc.) during class hours. K. You will be required to secure a copy of the textbook and handouts (if needed) for classroom discussions and activities.

All other policies shall be subject to the provisions of the latest Student Handbook (SY 2010-2014).

VII. REFERENCES

Primary References

Bible (Old and New Testament) Handouts prepared by REED 143 professors Salibay, E.T. (2008). Christian morality for contemporary man. Quezon City: C and E Publishing Inc. References Church’s documents and encyclicals Cathechism of the Catholic Church Cathechism for the Filipino Catholics Christifidelis laici Dignitatis humanae Humanae Vitae Lumen Gentium Veritatis splendor Genovesi, V. SJ. (2003) In pursuit of love, Catholic morality and human sexuality. Manila: Jesuit Communications Foundations, Inc. Other references may be required and/or provided as necessary.

Prepared: Religious Education Department

Endorsed: DR. MARIANO THOMAS S. RAMIREZ Chair, Religious Education Department

DR. MANUEL G. CAMARSE Dean, College of Education