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Cell: 804-852-0515
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NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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RELG-2301-001 Life of Christ
The life of Jesus Christ as presented in the four gospel accounts along with the principal tenets of His teaching chronologically harmonized and integrated.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Your Personal Bible, Bruce M. Metzger, The New Testament: Its Background, Growth and Content, 3rd Edition, revised, 2012 (ISBN: 9781426772498); AND this syllabus. Additional reading material is Just Jesus, Dr. James T. South, 2012. ISBN 978-1936341429
Your textbooks, syllabus, a dictionary, pens or pencils, notebook paper or a notebook, and access to a computer to complete assignments and review class materials. Access to library materials is necessary for the successful completion of this course.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All students are required to follow the AC Student Rights/Responsibilities Statement (On the internet, go to www.actx.edu and look under the “campus bookmarks”).
COURSE GRADE BREAKDOWN: COURSE GRADING SCALE:
First Examination 25% 90-100 A
Second Examination 25% 80-89 B
Final Examination 25% 70-79 C
Research Paper 25% 60-69 D
100% 0-59 F
Regular attendance and classroom participation.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Part I: Introduction; Did Jesus Exist?
Introduction/Course Requirements/Maximizing Your Course Syllabus, Textbook.
Did Jesus live historically?
Exam 1 - September 7, 2017
Part II: The Teachings of Jesus
Exam 2 - September 28, 2017
2. Mark's relationship to Peter; his gospel is often called "Memoirs of Peter."
3. An emphasis on this short, but powerful account of Jesus' life.
FINAL EXAM - Thursday, 10/12/2017
DISCLAIMER:
The course requirements and calendar outlined above are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Students will be notified in class, at AC Connect, or by email if any changes have to be made to these course requirements or to the course outline.
OFFICE: Amarillo Bible Chair, 2501 S. Jackson Street
EMAIL: william.worthey@actx.edu; and/or in AC Connect.
OFFICE HOURS: Bible Chair office every Monday through Thursday 9:00-10:00 AM; and 1:00-3:00 PM, with the exception of faculty meetings on campus. I am available almost any time by appointment. Just call the office or my cell number.
PHONE: 806-372-5747, Amarillo Bible Chair Office, 2501 S. Jackson
804-852-0515, Cell
ACCESSING AC Connect:
Online communication will be achieved between students and the professor by using AC Connect. It is the student's responsibility to check for email messages and announcements regarding this class by clicking on AC Connect at the top of the Amarillo College home page, and then clicking on the icon identifying this class. You will be able to communicate with both your classmates and professor, check your syllabus and reviews for the examinations, and find your grades posted there.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
All matters of academic dishonesty including plagiarism, collusion, and fabrication and cheating will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question. All violations will be reported to the proper college authorities for review.
CELL PHONES/PERSONAL COMPUTERS:
In order to not interrupt the class, students are asked to turn off or silence all cell phones prior to the beginning of each class session unless they are using their phone App to read the Bible. Personal computers are allowed for taking notes and/or looking up materials that will contribute to our class discussion. However, the improper use of cell phones and/or computers will not be tolerated. Answering a call or text on your cell phone is not allowed unless you have previously told your instructor that you possibly expect an emergency call.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
Your instructor wants this class to be both interesting and fun, but any form of disruptive classroom behavior will not be tolerated.
OBJECTIVES AND GOALS: We will identify and describe the world of first century Judaism in the context of its life in the Roman Empire. We will also seek to understand how “Christianity” was born and blossomed in both those environments. In so doing, we will also introduce, analyze and integrate the historical and literary contexts of each of the four gospels, address the issue of the so-called “synoptic problem,” and consider the validity and truthfulness of the additional “apocryphal” gospels which are not included in the New Testament. The successful student will demonstrate his/her knowledge of the contents and background of the New Testament by obtaining a minimum of at least 70% competency in the stated student learning outcomes.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES):
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