Sophomore Religion: Church History
Maur Hill-Mount Academy
Spring 2009
Room: # 9
Mr. Shaw Leach
Email: sleach@mh-ma.com
Course Description/Objectives
Church History is a course designed to study history in light of the most pivotal moment in history; the birth of Jesus Christ. Throughout this course we will study: the nature of the Church, history and tradition in light of the Gospels, the laws and doctrines of the Catholic Church, and the plan of salvation history laid out throughout time by God for Man. We will focus a great deal of our attention on the role of the saints in God’s plan of salvation. The Catholic Church is founded on the traditions Christ gave us; we will dive into them!
Texts
Ÿ This is our Church
Ÿ Catechism of the Catholic Church
Ÿ The Catholic Youth Bible
Ÿ Various handouts throughout the semester J
Grading and Assignments
Grading will be based on a point system with an array of assignments encompassing: Daily Homework, Quizzes, Reflection papers, Projects, Papers, Tests, Final Exam, and Participation.
- Daily assignments are worth approximately 5-15 points each
- Quizzes are worth approximately 10-15 points
- Tests are worth approximately 50-100 points
Ÿ Extra Credit opportunities will be made available throughout semester – if E.C. is late, there is NO credit.
Ÿ Grading Scale –
A 94-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69
A- 90-93 B 84-86 C 74-76 D 64-66
B- 80-83 C- 70-73 D- 60-63
F 59 and below
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To Obtain Full Credit
Ÿ All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the date that it is due
Ÿ Name and class period on top of page
Ÿ Every day an assignment is late, one letter grade will be dropped from said assignment
Ÿ Daily Assignments and Tests: It is the student’s responsibility to find out missed work. Daily assignments missed due to an absence should be turned in after the student returns - see teacher for due dates. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule tests with the teacher outside of class time.
Materials Needed for Course
Ÿ Three ring binder
Ÿ White college rule paper
Ÿ Pen (no red)
(There will be note checks at various times throughout the semester that will go toward a participation grade. So be ready for them!!!)
Requirements
Ÿ Abide by all school rules – Be on time!
Ÿ Bring proper materials for each day of class!
Ÿ Participate in class activities and discussions with kindness and respect!
Ÿ Come to class each day smiling!
Ÿ Know that you are not the center of the universe…
It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard!
- St. Peter
