The New Testament
Taken in the first semester of one's
junior or senior year, New Testament offers the student the opportunity
to learn the tools for understanding and interpreting scripture according
to the Catholic tradition so that he/she may encounter the message, mission,
and person of Jesus Christ.
Religions of the World
Religions of the World is offered
in the second semester. The purpose of this course is to study the
history, beliefs and customs of major world religions including Judaism,
Islam, Hindu and major Protestant faiths.
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.