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Encountering the Word in the World

Welcome Lasallians!

Welcome to LCENWRD!

As we start this course in a full-online mode , rest assured that I am here to support you every step of the way. I am also counting on you to make this term your best!

For those of you returning to Animo Space, I am glad to have you back!

Below is a brief introduction to our LCENWRD (Encountering the Word in the World) course.

Given that the Christian life is one shaped by God’s Word, students need to learn how to engage scripture for the purpose of deepening their spirituality and appreciating and living their Christian vocation in the context of Philippine realities. Those unfamiliar with the Bible however often need “tools” for understanding its evolving perspectives on the relationship between God and humankind. The approach to the Bible taken here is to regard it as a collection of stories of the ongoing quest of God’s people for shalom in a world of exclusion and violence. It also takes into account the story of how God in his faithfulness intervened in history to teach people how to live a new solidarity rooted first in the covenant and then in the reconciling love of God in Jesus Christ, the Word-made-flesh. The course also aims to develop in the students the disposition and knowledge of discerning Christian life as a faith response to the invitation to live and proclaim the values of the Kingdom of God (Reign of God). It is hoped that through this course, students will be able to draw on scripture in reflecting on their vocation today.

STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the course, the student is able to:

1. Re-tell the story of Jesus as a model for human flourishing

2. Discern on the vocation to proclaim God’s Reign on issues affecting relationships/marriage/family life and work.

MODULES

Module 1: The Power of Core Stories

Module 2: The Story of Jesus: Proclaiming God's Reign

Module 3: The Call of the "Reign of God" to a Life of Meaning, Purpose, and Holiness

Module 4: Responding to the Call of the "Reign of God" in Relationships -- Love, Family, and Sexuality

Module 5: Responding to the Call of God's Reign in the World of Work

MODULE FORMAT

Our course modules follow the Lasallian Reflection Framework.

The Lasallian Reflection Framework is anchored in the core values: faith, service and communion. It has three stages:

Masid-Danas (See-Experience) – understanding the situation and social issues.

Suri-Nilay (Analysis-Reflection) – reflecting on the situation in dialogue with other sciences and in the light of the faith tradition.

Taya-Kilos (Commitment-Action) – this is where ‘engagement’ happens. This proceeds from commitment to action.

MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS

1. Scripture-based Reflection Portfolio

2. A critical paper or a creative, inculturated, relevant story / artwork / song / poem / MTV / painting about Jesus as a role model for human flourishing in the 21st century

3. An interview/reflection on an encounter with a married couple (Please see guidelines on a separate sheet of paper)

GRADING SCHEME

1. Scripture/LRF exercise 20%

2. Critical paper/Creative Output 15%

3. Review Quiz (perfect or 0; multiple attempts allowed) 20%

4. Discussion Posts 20%

5. An interview/reflection on an encounter with a married couple 25%

6. Extra credit for those who can submit proof of registration for elections (one level higher in final grade; plus 5 in total no. of points; plus 1 for turning on cam as discussion partner; plus 1 for contributing new knowledge/significant insight in class or asking a relevant question)

CLASS SCHEDULE

Mondays 16:15-17:45 - Synchronous class (unless otherwise specified; e.g. asynchronous class on Jan 10)

Wednesdays 16:15-17:45 - Asynchronous activities (unless otherwise specified; e.g. synchronous class on Nov. 3)

CLASS CALENDAR (subject to change with cancellation of classes)

Weeks/Dates

Module/Activity

Submission/

Deadline of Completion

1-Oct. 18-24 | MODULE 0: Orientation |
| Asynch: Discussion post: Freedom Writers | Oct. 24

2-Oct. 25- Nov. 2

MODULE 1: The Power of Core Stories

The Power of a Story

Asynch: Discussion post on Power of a Story

Watch: How to Interpret the Bible (part I)

Nov. 2

Nov. 2

3- Nov. 3-7

Module 1 Review Quiz

How to Interpret the Bible (part II)

Asynch: Individual/Group: Lasallian Reflection Framework Exercise

Nov. 8

Nov. 10-24

4-Nov. 8-14

MODULE 2: The Story of Jesus: Proclaiming God’s Reign

Jesus and His Social Milieu

Nov. 8

Asynch: Discussion Post: Jesus and His Social Milieu

(video lecture, video excerpt, reading)

Work on LRF

Nov. 10

5-Nov. 15-21

The Story of Jesus and God’s Reign

Asynch: SS Exercise: Individual/Group Assignment: Interpreting Bible Stories

Nov. 15

Nov. 21

| Asynch: Module 2 Review Quiz | Nov.17-22
6- Nov. 22-28 | Independent Learning Week |

7-Nov.. 29-Dec. 5

MODULE 3: The Call of the Reign of God to a Life of Meaning,

Purpose, and Holiness

Asynch: Discussion Post: My Life as a Fifth Gospel

Nov. 29

Dec. 5

8-Dec. 6-12

MODULE IV: Responding to the Call of God’s Reign in Relationships: Love, Family, and Sexuality

Norms of Just Love

Asynch: Discussion Post: Marriage and Family in the Scriptures

Plan on Interview of Married Couple

Dec. 12

Dec. 8

9-Dec. 13-19 | Homosexuality and the Hospitable Family |

Asynch: Discussion Post: Biblical Passages Used to Condemn Homosexuality

Work on Paper on DV/Homosexuality

Jan. 12

10-Jan. 3-9 | Independent Learning Week |

11-Jan.10-16

Domestic Violence

Asynch: Discussion Post: My/Our Household Code

Paper on DV/Homosexuality

Module 4 Review Quiz

Jan. 10-16

11-Jan. 17-23

Module V: Responding to the Call of God’s Reign in the World of Work

Work and Gender

Jan. 17

Asynch: Discussion post

Module 5 Review Quiz

Jan. 23

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| Submission of Paper on Domestic Violence or Homosexuality | on or before Jan. 19
13 – Jan. 24 | Submission of Interview of Married Couple | on or before Jan. 24

14- Feb. 4

Feb. 8

In-class Grade Consultation

Grade Consultation/Correction

During this pandemic, deadlines are given in order to facilitate learning as we proceed chronologically from one module to another. This is also to help students in their time management so that requirements to complete do not pile up at the end of the term. Those who still have not submitted requirement by the time the professor grades the assignment, will get a zero point. This grade can, however, be changed, provided the student notifies the professor of late submission on or before Wk 12. There are no deductions for late submissions.

DISCUSSION PARTNERS

The class will be divided alphabetically into groups of 4-5 who will serve as discussion partners during the session. They will share their questions/discussion post in class on the previous lesson, as well as, serve as primary discussion partner during the session. Please reserve a load to be fully on-cam on the day that you are assigned as a discussion partner. Check that your mic is working. For your assigned session, look at People, Discussion Partners. Your group no. is the week when you are assigned to be the discussion partner. This does not mean that the others cannot go on cam or contribute to the discussion.

RUBRICS

Guide for Discussion Posts (5-7 sentences):

1. Respond to the question or to each question.

2. Refer to the page number or location in the video of the idea that you are referring to.

3. Use inclusive language. (e.g. Do not use "he" to refer to both women and men)

4. Be mindful of your grammar and sentence construction.

5. While some questions ask for a purely subjective response, others require a correct understanding of the text or informed opinions.

CLASS POLICIES

1. See Netiquette and Academic Integrity Policy in Module 0.

2. All communications will be via Animo space. Use only my email (agnes.brazal@dlsu.edu) only in cases of canvas access disruption.

3. The recording of the synchronous session can be found at the Zoom App, Recording.

4. All recordings, powerpoint presentations, postings in class should not be shared in any form of social media.

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