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BIG HEART CHRISTIAN SCHOOL2016-2017APOLOGETICS (Grade 12)Ms. Amy WerkheiserTextbook: Understanding the TimesRoom #305Email: mswerkheiser@ Website: bhcsbible.CLASS DESCRIPTIONChristian Apologetics is a logical explanation and defense of our faith. It is the ability to articulate what we as Christians believe, and why it is reasonable to do so. Throughout this course, students will survey 6 major worldviews present at the current time (Christianity, Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, Cosmic Humanism, and Postmodernism) in order to prepare themselves in defending their faith and worldview. They will have a chance to study and explore other worldviews and how we, as Christians, may present the Gospel message in an impactful manner to those with different worldviews. Students will also participate in weekly Bible studies (Wednesday) based on certain books or passages of scripture. They will be challenged to take a deeper look at scripture, to apply what they are learning in the classroom to their own personal lives, and to become better students and readers of the Bible. OBJECTIVESTo explore various worldviews that are common at this present moment in timeTo have a better understanding of what shapes one’s worldview and how worldview affects daily life and actionTo be able to articulate the Christian worldview and how it differs from other worldviews To be challenged to apply truths learned to their own lives by engaging in class discussions and completing assignments that are designed to generate deep thought and self-examinationMETHODTextbook Reading and Notes: Students will be asked to read, explore, and take notes on sections of their textbook and be asked to participate in discussions about it.Bible Study: Students will read, study, and reflect on passages of scripture weeklyScripture Memory: Students will memorize scripture weekly and be quizzed on itSmall Groups: Students will form small groups frequently to discuss a passage of scripture or work on projectsOperation World: Students will explore a different countries and pray for their needs weeklyChapel Journals: Students are required to take notes in during chapel sessions and submit them for grading. ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING30%- Test/Projects (total of 3 per academic quarter)20%- Quizzes (reading assignments, Bible verses, pop quizzes, etc.)20%- Homework (worksheets, textbook notes, etc.)20%- Participation (Prepared for class, attentive, active participation)10%- Chapel Notes (Notes from weekly chapel)REQUIRED MATERIALSBible- English Bible (preferably NIV 2011, other versions are acceptable)Textbook- Bible Doctrines for Today2 Notebooks- 1. Classwork and Homework Notebook 2. Chapel NotebookPencil, pen, eraser, highlighter- basic school supplies1 Folder (To keep worksheets, quizzes, and tests)MS. WERKHEISER’S TIPS FOR EARNING A GOOD GRADETests and Projects (30%)Pay attention in class daily and participateComplete study guides and form study groups with friendsStart projects early and pace yourselfPay attention to neatness on projects and papersQuizzes (20%)Complete assigned reading (Reading quizzes)Begin Bible memory earlier in the week (Verse quizzes)Pay attention in class daily and participateGood class participation and learning will mean less pop quizzesHomework (20%)Just do it!Late work is -10% per day and will not be accepted after being 10 days lateAnswers all questions thoroughly to the best of your abilityNo copying/cheating- AUTOMATIC ZERO for the assignment (tests and quizzes also apply)Ask for help BEFORE the assignment is dueClass Participation (20%) Earn 5 points of participation daily with a total of 25 points per week (basic 5 day week)Earn points with good behavior, participation, preparation of materials and knowledgeLose points with sleeping, leaving trash behind, speaking Korean, doing the opposite of aboveChapel Notes (10%)Write the name, date, speaker, and the title/subjectAt least 5 bullet point notes per chapelNotes must be in a specific notebook reserved for chapel Notebooks will be checked on Wednesday (classes after chapel) or Thursday (classes before chapel) ABSENCESStudents are responsible for all work missed during excused absences. Late work from unexcused absences will NOT be accepted unless the absence is changed from unexcused to excused. Students must see the teacher about what work needs to be completed and by what date. Excused absences do not automatically result in excused classwork and assignments. *Students are required to abide by the rules and policies that are written in BHCS Secondary Handbook of 2016-2017, unless specified in this syllabi.Students: Please read the course syllabus and share it with your parents. Then you and your parents should sign this sheet. Please return this attachment by Monday, August 29th.I have read the policies and expectations for the 12th Grade Bible Class (Apologetics) and understand them. If I choose not to meet these expectations, I am willing to accept the consequences.Student’s Printed Name: ______________________________ Signature:______________________________Date: ________________Parent’s Printed Name:_______________________________ Signature:_______________________________Date: ________________ ................
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