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COURSESYLLABUSTerm:Fall2016(2016-1)

THEO 440X—Suffering and Salvation

InstructorInformation:InstructorName Dr.KevinConsidineOfficeNumber: 512PhoneNumber: 219-473-4353Email: kconsidine@ccsj.eduHoursAvailable: After class.

T/TH: 10 to 11:30 M/T/W/Th: 2pm to 4pm Or by appointment

InstructorBackground:Ph.D.Theology,LoyolaUniversityChicago;M.A.Theology,CatholicTheologicalUnion;B.A.English,VanderbiltUniversity

CourseInformation:

CourseTime: Wednesday,7pmto10pmClassroom: TBDPrerequisites: THEO110;JuniorStanding(exceptionspermittedbyprogramdirector)RequiredBooksandMaterials:

Cone,JamesH.TheSpiritualsandtheBlues:AnInterpretation.Maryknoll:Orbis,1972/1991.ISBN-13:978-0883448434Gutierrez,Gustavo.OnJob:God-TalkandtheSufferingoftheInnocent.Maryknoll,Orbis:1987.ISBN-13:978-0883445525Schreiter,Robert.Reconciliation:SpiritualityandStrategies.Maryknoll:Orbis,1998.ISBN-13:978-1570751684

LearningOutcomes/Competencies:StudentsWill:1.)Explainthemeaningoftheterm“suffering”andhowitrelatestohumanbeingsandallofcreation.2.)Explainthemeaningoftheterms“sinner”and“sinned-against”,howtheyarerelatedtoeachother,andhowtheyhelpusunderstandsalvation.3.)Explainsalvationas“already,butnotyet”and“fragmentary.”

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4.)Locatetheoriginsoftheologiesofsalvationinthelife,death,andresurrectionofJesustheChrist.5.)Correlatethehealingand“salvation”storiesintheGospelswithcontemporaryexperiencesofsalvation.6.)ArgueforwhetherornotwecanstillspeakofagoodandlovingGodwithincontextsofabarbarousexcessofunwarrantedsuffering.7.)Distinguishsociallocationandbiases,bothpersonalandcultural.8.)Communicatewithothersinawaythatacknowledgesandrespectssimilaritiesanddifferences.9.)Explaintheconnectionbetweeninnocentsufferingandthesocialrealitiesofrace,gender,economics,sexuality,age,vulnerability.10.)Discernvariousresponsestotheproblemofinnocentsufferingrootedinprayerand/oraction.11.)InferwhereandhowGod’sworkofsalvationiscontinuingnow.CourseDescription:Inthiscourse,studentswillre-envisionthemeaningofsalvation,themessageattheheartofJesus’Gospel,notonlyastheindividualexperienceofanafterlife,butalsoasthefutureGodintendsforthisworld,tofocusonthehealingofthevictimsofsinandoppression,butnotomittingforgivenessandreconciliationforthesinnersandoppressors.

LearningStrategies:Blackboard,Technology,GroupDiscussions,CollaborativeLearning,Lecturing,Reading,conversation,journalwriting,,researchreports,paperwriting.ExperientialLearningOpportunities:TBD Assessments:

MajorAssignments:

Paper 1—On Job (10%) Paper 2—Spirituals and the Blues (10%) Paper 3: Salvation & Reconciliation (20%) Book Review—Choose from class bibliography. Follow Guidelines and Word count. (5%) In-class reflections— (10%) Oral Final Exam (15%) Written Final Exam (on BB) (10%) Class Debate (10%) Group Presentation (10%)

ClassParticipation Youwillnotsucceedinthisclassifyoudonotparticipate

GradingScale 100–92:A91–90:A-89–88:B+ 87–82:B 81–80:B-79–78:C+ 77–72:C 71–70:C-69–68:D+ 67–62:D 61–60:D-59andbelow F

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CourseSchedule:

ClassDate Assignments(duebystartofclass)

ClassDiscussion/Activities

Sept7th Read:“SalvationfortheSinned-Against”

Sept14th Read:OnJob—PartOne

Sept21st Read:OnJob—PartTwo

Sept.28th Read:OnJob—PartThree

Oct.5th PresentationOneRead:OnJob—Conclusion

PresentationOne

Oct.12th Paper#1Due

Film:“Departures”In-classwritingassignmentonthe

filmOct19th

Read:SpiritualsandtheBlues,Ch1-2

Oct26th Read:SpiritualsandtheBlues,Ch3-4

Nov.2nd Read:SpiritualsandtheBlues,Ch5-6PresentationTwo:

PresentationTwo

Nov.9th Paper#2Due

Film:TobeAnnounced

In-classwritingassignmentonthefilm

Nov.16th Read:Reconciliation,Intro,Ch1,2,3

Nov.23rd Read:Reconciliation,Ch4,,5,6,7

Nov.30th Read:Reconciliation,PartTwoPresentationThree:

PresentationThree

Dec7th Debate Dec12thtoDec17th EXAMWEEK Ireservetherighttochangethisscheduletomeettheneedsoftheclass.

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ASSIGNMENTDETAILSANDGUIDELINES

1.) ORAL EXAM The oral exam will be a 30-minute interview, where you discuss what you have learned from the course and your final paper. I will ask you follow-up questions: I may ask you to show your knowledge of additional content of the course; I may ask you to reflect more deeply on your views. **If you do not pass the oral examination you will NOT pass the class.***

• Speaks clearly and loudly enough to be heard. Listeners should be able to hear you

easily. Your voice should sound clear on recording, as well. This will reveal confidence in your knowledge and ideas. A little nervousness at the beginning is OK! Don’t try to hide or to suppress it.

• Establishes and maintains eye contact. Make eye contact but consideration will be made for diverse cultural customs.

• Speaks in complete sentences. Avoid fragments – sentences that are missing a subject or main verb. *AVOID RUN-ONS: this is the most common pitfall for speakers! Run-ons are sentences that go on too long, confusing the listener, falling apart grammatically, and precluding conversation: no one else can get a word in if you never end a sentence! Begin each sentence clearly and end it clearly.

• Avoids fillers, such as “ah, um, so, ya know, well, okay, like,” etc. It is OK to pause, rather than using a filler.

• Maintains posture: sit upright but relaxed; do not lean on the table; do not slouch; do not play with anything, such as papers or a pencil. Gestures may accompany your words, but do not let them become too rapid. Avoid touching your face, hair, or clothes. Avoid folding your arms.

2.) BOOK REVIEW

Choose a book from the bibliography. You must write a review of this book. This should be between 700 and 1000 words and include the following: a) overview of the arguments/contents of the book; b) assess the strengths and weaknesses of the book; c) Offer a final opinion: what are the merits of this book? Specifically, who should read it? Who would you recommend it to? Examples can be found on BB.

3.) WRITTEN FINAL EXAM

The written exam will be posted in Blackboard in the last 2 weeks of class. You will complete it online outside of class time.

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4.) PRESENTATION

There will be three group presentations, in-class. Your presentation must include: 1) Summary of the Book’s Main Argument(s),including quoting the text; 2) Articulating yours and your group’s analysis of the book (agree/disagree/why); 3) Facilitating a class discussion about the various nuances of the text. This must either begin or end with an in-class writing response question that requires the class to cite the text; 4) An interactive learning activity for the entire class to do; 5) Appropriate and Relevant Use of Visual Aids. For extra credit, you may research and assign an additional SHORT outside reading for the class on this topic. But this must be approved by me and is not guaranteed.

**I will be grading each person in each group. Also, each group member must write a response to a question provided by me.** Suggestions for Preparation:

1. Read and analyze the text. 2. Select the most important and relevant topics within the reading. You do not need to

cover everything. Choose topics that are significant that we NEED to know. 3. Research current news in the world or in your community. How does this chapter

connect to the lives of people today? Make a second slide summarizing the results of your research.

4. PRACTICE giving your report. Plan a lesson that will be at least 30 minutes in length (including time for writing).

5. Consult this website for interactive learning activities: https://www.facinghistory.org/for-educators/educator-resources/teaching-strategies

During class • Take notes on other people’s reports. Keep the notes in your binder. • Ask at least one question of a speaker. Participate in discussion.

After class • Study your notes in preparation for the final exam. • Study your feedback on your report to learn how to improve your report next time.

5.) SUFFERING DEBATE Information will be forthcoming

6.) PAPERS Three Papers, one on each book. Paper prompts forthcoming.

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Formatting: Papers are expected to be 5-7 pages, double-spaced, using Times New Roman and either 10 or 12 point font, with each page numbered. Your name, the instructor’s name, the class number, and the date must appear at the top right hand corner of the first page. Use the standard margins in Microsoft Word—0.5 inches on top and 1 inch margins on left, right, and bottom. Citations and Works Cited Pages: ALL papers will be referencing material from the texts, either as quotes, paraphrases, or summaries. For the sake of simplicity, use the author, page number citation for books. For example: (Dulles, 295). For speeches or shorter chapters, use author, title, page number. For example: (King, “I’ve been to the Mountaintop,” 295). It is not necessary to have a works-cited page unless you are using outside sources. If so, use MLA, APA, or CMS style for documentation.

Late papers will only be accepted in the case of family emergency, serious health problem, or other documented serious obstacle. The instructor has the final decision as to whether or not to accept a late paper.

Norms for grading the papers are the following: A (100-90): the paper not only meets the norms for a B but it also shows insight into the question. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are perfect or nearly perfect. B (89-80): the paper covers the information necessary to discuss its subject(s) adequately. Its expression is precise and its organization is logical. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are perfect or nearly perfect. C (79-70): the paper is substantially accurate but it is imprecise in its expression and/or deficient in providing support for its main points and/or deficient in its logic. Mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar may obscure the ideas. D ( 69-60): the paper is substantially inaccurate but it shows some effort to deal with the issues at hand. Mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar may obscure the ideas. F (59-0): the paper demonstrates a slight or non-existent grasp of the issues and no substantial work or thought behind it. Your paper will probably get an A grade if you can answer “yes” to the following: Do I really care about what I’ve written? Will my paper give my reader some insight, some valuable information? Will it make my reader think and care about my topic? Have I gotten to the “why” of the matters and not just piled up words without much thought or feeling? Have I avoided general statements that are not supported by reasons or examples? Have I done enough reading and thinking to make convincing arguments? Did I use an outline before or during the actual writing to guide me? Have I cut out every sentence and every word that isn’t necessary?

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Have I shortened overly long sentences and clarified any confusing ones? Have I checked my spelling and punctuation and grammar? Am I proud to be the writer of this essay?

Responsibilities AttendingClass

Youcannotsucceedinthisclassifyoudonotattend.Webelievethatintellectualgrowthandsuccessinhighereducationoccurthroughinteractionintheclassroomandlaboratories.However,wedonotwanttopenalizestudentsforparticipatingincollege-sponsoredevents.Whenyoumissclassbecauseofacollegeevent,youmustgivenoticeofyourabsenceinadvance,andyouareresponsibleforallmissedwork.Beingabsentdoesn’texcuseyoufromdoingclasswork;youhavemoreresponsibilitiestokeepupandmeettheobjectivesofthiscourse.Therefore,ifastudentisabsentthree(3)timesormorethestudentwillbesubjectedtoagradeofForFWperpolicystatedundertheWithdrawalfromClassessectiononthissyllabus.

TurningInYourWork

Youcannotsucceedinthisclassifyoudonotturninallyourworkonthedayitisdue.

ALLWORKISDUEATBEGINNINGOFCLASS.ITSHOULDBESUBMITTEDEITHER1.)TOMYEMAILACCOUNTOR2.)ONPAPER.LATEWORKWILLHAVEPOINTSDEDUCTEDFOREACHDAYLATE

IRESERVETHERIGHTNOTTOACCEPTLATEWORK.

UsingElectronicDevices

Electronicdevicescanonlybeusedinclassforcourse-relatedpurposes.IfyoutextoraccesstheInternetforotherpurposes,youmaybeaskedtoleave,inwhichcaseyouwillbemarkedabsent.

ParticipatinginClass Youmustbeontime,stayforthewholeclassandspeakupinawaythatshowsyouhavedonetheassignedreading.Ifyouarenotpreparedforclassdiscussion,youmaybeaskedtoleave,inwhichcaseyouwillbemarkedabsent.

DoingYourOwnWork

Ifyouturninworkthatisnotyourown,youaresubjecttojudicialreview,andtheseprocedurescanbefoundintheCollegeCatalogandtheStudentPlanner.ThemaximumpenaltyforanyformofacademicdishonestyisdismissalfromtheCollege.Usingstandardcitationguidelines,suchasMLAorAPAformat,todocumentsourcesavoidsplagiarism.TheLibraryhasreferencecopiesofeachofthesemanuals,andtherearebriefchecklistsinyourStudentHandbookandPlanner.PLEASENOTE:Allpapersmaybeelectronicallycheckedforplagiarism.

WithdrawingfromClass

Afterthelastdayestablishedforclasschangeshaspassed(seetheCollegecalendar),youmaywithdrawfromacoursebyfollowingthepolicyoutlinedintheCCSJCourseCatalog.

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Emergency Procedures MEDICAL EMERGENCY

EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. Do not move the patient unless safety dictates. 3. Have someone direct emergency personnel to patient. 4. If trained: Use pressure to stop bleeding. 5. Provide basic life support as needed.

FIRE EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Pull alarm (located by EXIT doors). 2. Leave the building. 3. Call 911 from a safe distance, and give the following information: • Location of the fire within the building. • A description of the fire and how it started (if known)

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BUILDING EVACUATION 1. All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by

security/safety personnel. DO NOT ACTIVATE ALARM IN THE EVENT OF A BOMB THREAT.

2. If necessary or if directed to do so by a designated emergency official, activate the building alarm. 3. When the building evacuation alarm is activated during an emergency, leave by the nearest

marked exit and alert others to do the same. 4. Assist the disabled in exiting the building! Remember that the elevators are reserved for persons

who are disabled. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE. DO NOT PANIC. 5. Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the building. Keep

streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. The assembly point is the sidewalk in front of the college on New York Avenue.

6. DO NOT RETURN to the evacuated building unless told to do so by College official or emergency responders.

IFYOUHAVEADISABILITYANDAREUNABLETOEVACUATE: Stay calm, and take steps to protect yourself. If there is a working telephone, call 911 and tell the emergency dispatcher where you are or where you will be moving. If you must move,

1. Move to an exterior enclosed stairwell. 2. Request persons exiting by way of the stairway to notify the Fire Department of your location. 3. As soon as practical, move onto the stairway and await emergency personnel. 4. Prepare for emergencies by learning the locations of exit corridors and enclosed stairwells.

Inform professors, and/or classmates of best methods of assistance during an emergency.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL/RELEASE EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. Secure the area. 3. Assist the injured. 4. Evacuate if necessary.

TORNADO EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Avoid automobiles and open areas. 2. Move to a basement or corridor. 3. Stay away from windows. 4. Do not call 911 unless you require emergency assistance.

SHELTER IN PLACE EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Stay inside a building. 2. Seek inside shelter if outside. 3. Seal off openings to your room if possible. 4. Remain in place until you are told that it is safe to leave.

BOMB THREATS EMERGENCY ACTION

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1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. If a suspicious object is observed (e.g. a bag or package left unattended): • Don’t touch it! • Evacuate the area.

TERRORISM AND ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATIONS EMERGENCY ACTION

1. Call 911 and report intruder.

RUN, HIDE OR FIGHT TIPS:

1. Prepare – frequent training drills to prepare the most effectively. 2. Run and take others with you – learn to stay in groups if possible. 3. Leave the cellphone. 4. Can’t run? Hide – lock the door and lock or block the door to prevent the shooter from coming

inside the room. 5. Silence your cellphone -- use landline phone line. 6. Why the landline? It allows emergency responders to know your physical location. 7. Fight – learn to “fight for your life” by utilizing everything you can use as a weapon. 8. Forget about getting shot – fight! You want to buy time to distract the shooter to allow time for

emergency responders to arrive. 9. Aim high – attack the shooter in the upper half of the body: the face, hands, shoulder, neck. 10. Fight as a group – the more people come together, the better the chance to take down the

shooter. 11. Whatever you do, do something – “react immediately” is the better option to reduce traumatic

incidents.