Moral Decision Making

Moral Decision Making is offered in the first semester.  This course is designed to help the student develop and use a Christian value system, to understand how a value system is developed, and to analyze Catholic moral teachings on issues of life, peace and social justice.
 

Church History

Church History is offered in the second semester.  This course traces the historical developement of the Catholic Church which began at Pentecost, maintained its truth and mission through strife and dissension, and continues to evolve for the future.
 

Content

In addition to studying subject matter in each class, all theology students must complete Christian service work and write journals each semester.  Students need a separate spiral notebook (not a multiple subject one) to keep especially for a journal.  Handing in journal entries on loose leaf stapled together or in a notebook used for class notes will result in loss of five point for that quarter's journal grade.
 

Grading

I grade completely on points earned divided by points possible.  You may keep track of your grade by recording the points possible and earned on each assignment or test.  You may calculate your percentage at any time by adding all of the points that you have earned and dividing that by all the points possible.
 

Cheating

Cheating is immoral and, if unstopped, can turn students into dishonest, irresponsible and untrustworthy persons.  Since Marquette High School and your teacher want you to grow to be honest, responsible adults, you will face consequences if you are caught cheating.  You will earn a zero on the test or assignment and an F for the quarter on your report card.  You will maintain your GPA for the class, so you should be encouraged to work hard and honestly for the remainder of the quarter.  I will not tell your parents why you have the F on your report card.  You will be responsible for explaining the F to your own parents.