The Revelation of Jesus Christ In Scripture
Paul VI Catholic High School
Mr. Christopher O¡¯Brien
Voice mail: 703-352-0925 Ext. 410
Email: cobrien@paulvi.net
Webpage: Go to www.paulvi.net / Academics / Religion / Mr. O'Brien
Office: Room 121
Course Description
Welcome to Freshmen Religion. This class is an introduction of the Bible. The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study students will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In this course they will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world. They will learn how to read the Bible and become familiar with the major sections of the Bible. Students will encounter famous stories of the Bible where people have been touched by God and responded in a variety of ways, from the heroic to the simple. From the Christian perspective, these stories and the Hebrew Tradition, which traces the development of God¡¯s relationship with His chosen people, find their fulfillment in the coming of Jesus Christ. Students contribute to the class from various methods of learning.
Course Goals
1. Know about God through natural human desire, Revelation through use of reason and Divine Revelation.
2. Understand Sacred Scripture as fundamental to a personal relation with Jesus Christ by
¡ñ Examining divine inspiration, dual authorship, inerrancy and the sacred nature of the
Bible.
¡ñ Examining how the Bible came to be.
3. Understand the Catholic Church¡¯s authentic interpretation of Scripture and
¡ñ Apply a literal, exegetical and spiritual sense to Scripture
¡ñ Realize there is no conflict between religious truth and scientific and historical fact.
4. Understand the unity between the Old and New Testaments.
5. Encourage students to apply the religious truths of the Bible to their personal faith
development.
Texts & Supplies
1. The New American Bible.
2. Understanding the Scriptures, The Didache Series
3. 1 inch ¨C 3 ring loose leaf notebook / loose leaf paper / pen
Leaning Methods
1. Lectures / Note Taking
2. Class Participation
3. Homework Assignments
4. Class Activities / Projects
5. Video Presentations
6. Technology / Web Quests
7. Reviews
Tests & Homework Assignments.
There is a class review prior to each test. Arrangements to make-up missed tests are to be made by the student the first day the student returns to school.
All assignments are to be handed in when they are due. Homework turned in must have the student¡¯s name and the date the assignment is due. Late homework will result lowering your grade by one letter grade.
If you are absent it is your responsibility to get any class material and homework assignment from a classmate or from the teacher. If you are absent when an assignment is collected it must be turned into the teacher the next day you are in school. Homework assignments can be found on my webpage.
If at any time you are having difficulty of any kind, please come and talk with me. I understand that unexpected difficulties, personal issues, demands, etc. come up. Life just happens and we cannot always follow through on our best intentions. Please just let me know.
Early Dismissal For Athletes
If you know that you are leaving class early or will not be present because of a game, please inform me the day before the game. If you miss a test, you must schedule a time with the teacher to make-up the test. I am conscious of the travel time getting back from away games. I will do my best not to schedule a test the day after any freshmen game.
Academic Honesty
I know that you are aware of what is expected of you. Each student is expected to ¡°stay under the shade of your own palm tree.¡± Any violations of honesty will have serious consequences as stated in the Student Handbook.
Grading
80% (of which Tests = 60% / Homework, papers, projects, class participation = 40)
20% (Final Exam)
