New York Theological Seminary



New York Theological Seminary Course SyllabusCourse: COL1000 Course Title:Introduction to Old Testament Session: A (online) Term, Year: Fall 2015YOUR PROFESSOR FOR THIS COURSE:Professor:Ava Carroll, M.Div., D.Min (candidate)E-mail:acarroll@nyts.eduPhone:212-870-1258All students are required to read and have a thorough understanding of the syllabus. Any questions or concerns need to be addressed with the instructor.PERSONAL GREETING FROM THE PROFESSORWelcome to the NYTS Certificate Program online course: Introduction to Old Testament. I look forward to being your facilitator during this part of your spiritual journey. I pray that we will learn much from each other during the next 12 sessions. May the Lord continue to give you strength as we embark together on this quest for knowledge and revelation.DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF COURSEThe purpose of this course is to introduce the major themes of the Old Testament. We will do this by engaging a critical socio-historical framework with a liberative approach. Attention will be paid to geographical concerns in the formation of Israel and in the Ancient Near East. Recent archaeological discoveries will be utilized to enhance this intensive survey.THEME SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 6: 4-7"Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise."NYTS MISSION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:New York Theological Seminary is a diverse and inclusive community of learning with a historic urban focus. With Christ at its center, and with a curriculum informed by Biblical witness and Christian thought and tradition, the Seminary prepares women and men for the practice of ministry in congregations, the city, and the world. Led by the Spirit, and in active partnership with churches, we seek to heed God's call for reconciliation, justice, evangelism, and transformation.NYTS prepares men and women for ministry who are:Informed Biblically Steeped in Christian thought and traditionSkilled in the practice of ministry for personal, ecclesial, and social transformationCommitted to the call of the Gospel for reconciliation, justice, evangelism and transformationEquipped for diverse and inclusive partnerships in congregations, the city, and the worldCentered in a spiritual tradition which is dynamic in its formation and open to God’s continuing revelationCOURSE COMPETENCIES/LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate: 1. An understanding of the threefold structure of the Hebrew Bible and its content.2. A knowledge of the liberative approach as well as other methodology employed in the critical study of the Hebrew Bible.3. Personal insights gained from engaging in forum discussions concerning the major themes of the Hebrew Bible.REQUIRED MATERIALSThe following are the books required for this course:The New Oxford Annotated Bible w/Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible Completed, Revised and Enlarged. New York: Oxford University Press ISBN#0-1952-8485-2 Introduction to Old Testament: A Liberation PerspectiveBy Anthony R. Ceresko, Maryknoll: Orbis Books, ISBN#1-57075-348-2 The Oxford Bible Atlas, revised by John DayNew York: Oxford University Press. ISBN#0-19-143451-5MOODLE INFORMATIONAfter working through the steps in the Moodle Documentation (also found at the NYTS and Moodle websites at nyts.edu and ), if you have problems and/or are not able to login, have questions concerning the use of Moodle, send an email to our help desk at helpdesk@mail.nyts.edu. Describe the problem in detail and include your full name, your email address, and telephone number(s). Most instructors can also assist you.You are expected to enroll yourself into each one of your courses after you register. You can do this with the enrollment key, which is the COURSE LETTERS & NUMBER. For example, for the course BBN2411 Women in the New Testament, the enrollment key is bbn2411 (all lowercase).Upon registration, you should have received a handout that explains the basics on how to enroll yourself into your courses and another one on how to use Moodle (including your login settings). Read both carefully and follow the instructions in them. RESOURCESAll students are expected to have all required materials by the first day of the class.For the Certificate Program students, the books will be available through . You may also purchase the course textbooks at a local bookstore and/or utilize a book distributor such as ; ; ; or . Since online purchases can take a week or longer, make sure to order the textbooks as soon as possible. Any additional materials (e.g., articles, etc.) may be found in your course in Moodle. TECHNOLOGY NEEDED All students should own or have access to a computer in order to take this course. Students can have difficulty accessing and using course materials and communicating with faculty and staff if their equipment does not meet the following minimum standards. MAC OS XProcessor: G4 or greaterMemory: 512 or greaterWifi, LAN CardModem: 56 Kbps minimumPCWindows 98 or BetterProcessor: Pentium 4 or higherMemory (RAM): 512 MB or higherWifi, LAN CardModem: 56 Kbps minimum SoftwareWeb Browser: Mozilla Firefox 3.0 for best experience on Moodle E-mail: Must be able to handle attachments. Note: We do not recommend the use of AOL. Microsoft Office Products: MS Word 2002 (or above)Bible Software (not required, but useful): and Internet Media Software (required)Adobe 9 Reader: free download:(Enables students to view and print .pdf files.) Internet Media Software (not required, but useful)QuickTime: (media player) - free download: RealPlayer: (media player) - free download: Windows Media Player - free download: Macromedia Flash Player: free download: Internet Service Providers (ISP)A reliable Internet connection, which includes direct access to the worldwide web is needed.LIBRARY RESOURCESCertificate Program Students:Since Certificate Program students are not eligible to use the Columbia University library system, we are encouraging all Certificate Program students to acquire a library card from the New York Public Library in order to gain access to its extensive print collection as well as its databases available online from home.Anyone who resides, works, goes to school, or pays taxes in New York State is eligible for a New York Public Library (NYPL) card.Students may either register for a card online or get one at any branch or Research Library in Manhattan, the Bronx or Staten IslandOnline Registration at .Fill out the online registration formStudents who meet the requirements for a card, but who do not reside in New York State, will need to send a copy of acceptable identification Physical Registration Go to any Manhattan, Bronx, or Staten Island branch or research libraryThe closest branch to the seminary offices is at Broadway and 113th StreetHours are listed on the web site.At the front desk, fill out a library card formPresent a valid form of identification; (see ) students who live outside of New York state must present their NYTS ID card as well as an identification showing the place of residence.NYTS students living in the New York City area may also want to make use of the NY Public Library, which provides research training for free. Also students should explore what library services are available in their local area. College or community college libraries near the students are also good options. It is best to know early in the semester how much access these libraries can provide for the students. Lastly, students also have the option of purchasing books that can be useful for their research and later academic pursuits at low cost at some of the discount book wholesalers or electronic libraries.Accessing online databases from the New York Public Library:Go to At the top of the screen select Find Books, DVDs, and MoreOn the left side of the screen select Articles and DatabasesAt Database Title/descritpion, type ebscohost and press EnterFrom the list of databases select EBSCOhostEnter the 14 digit number located on the back of your NYPL library card and select Enter.Scroll down and select the database(s) that you wish to search in, such as ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials and then ContinueTo find only documents that are available online, select the Full Text boxEnter your search criteria and select SearchFor more information on how to use the library systems or to have a training session on how to perform database research, feel free to contact Jerry Reisig at jreisig@nyts.edu.EMAILING YOUR INSTRUCTORThe subject line of all e-mail messages related to this course should include the course number (e.g., COL1000) and the name of the student (For example, SUBJECT: COL1000 John Smith). Following these directions enables the professor to quickly identify the student and course, facilitating a timely response. Students should always include their first and last name at the end of all e-mail messages.COURSE PROCEDURESThere are several key elements you will need to fully understand prior to enrolling in this course.1.All courses require extensive interaction and the completion of assignments according to a weekly schedule. Thus, keeping up with the schedule is essential to your success. Your personal schedule must allow you to keep up with the due dates for the readings and other assignments as found in the Course Schedule.2.Be sure you can complete this course in the scheduled period. Incompletes will only be granted for true emergency situations, not for poor planning.ONLINE ATTENDANCE OR PARTICIPATION POLICYThough class absences are sometimes necessary for extenuating professional or personal situations, each student’s online participation is beneficial for the whole class. It is critical for students to participate in all Moodle discussions and submit all assignments to accomplish the learning outcomes. An Online Absence is equivalent to a missed week’s assignment(s). There are no half absences for online students. Each missing posting will be equivalent to a tardee in class, and three tardees will be equivalent to an unexcused absence. Three (3) unexcused absences in a course will result in the student receiving a No Credit (NC) for the course. In extraordinary circumstances, and at the sole discretion of the professor, a student with three (3) unexcused absences may be allowed to continue (and obtain a passing grade) in the course, on condition of no further absences in the course (whether excused or unexcused), the completion of all missed course assignments, and the performance of additional work (if any) assigned by the professor. Upon three (3) unexcused absences a student may petition to withdraw and receive a “W” instead of a “NC”. The granting or denial of any such petition is within the discretion of the dean and the professor. In neither case will a withdrawn student (W) receive a tuition refund.Absences (excused or unexcused) may result in the reduction of percentage points (10%) from the student’s final grade. The professor may at her or his discretion offer a student an opportunity to gain back the lost percentage points through whatever means are appropriate to the situation. Any additional assignment given to the student as an option for replacing missed work must be completed within seven (7) days after the faculty member determines the work may be replaced. The criteria for excused absences are:family emergency or a serious personal illness an unavoidable and non-reoccurring work conflictnon-reoccurring technical problem with either Moodle or the student’s personal computer that has not been previously identified or that is beyond the student’s control Contact the faculty member before the absence (or up to four (4) days after the absence if the reason for the absence prevented communication with the faculty member). The professor is not responsible to contact a student to inform him/her of a missed assignment. COURSE REQUIREMENTS1. There is one Introduce Yourself Forum, Social Location Forum, six Learning Forums and a Group Project Discussion Forum. Students are required to participate in all forums. The forums are what drive this course forward and ensure that every voice is heard. The Introduce Yourself Forum must be responded to by Saturday, September 19th 12:00pm. Students are to post their original response to the question(s) in each Learning Forum by Tuesday 11:55pm of each week and respond to the answers of two other students by Friday 11:55pm. Responses must demonstrate that the reading assignments have been completed by references to both Scriptures AND the required texts. References to the taped lectures and/or videos are also encouraged. The original response should be between 200-225 words. The response to other’s postings should be between 50-75 words. Begin by reading the question under each week’s topic in the discussion forum—it may spark your own questions and ideas. You can focus your piece in whatever text is most relevant to your issue but bring into the conversation (through reference or brief discussion) the assigned texts for that week. You may agree, disagree, inspired or outraged: articulate your response concisely. Be careful in stating the position to which you are responding as well as your own. Feel free to express your own view but ground your reflections carefully in the particular issues dealt within that week’s readings. Integrate brief quotes, key ideas and phrases from the readings. These writings will support your development as a theological thinker and provide a springboard for online discussions.All forums will count towards the student’s final course grade. Some forums are Pass/Fail (Introduce Yourself, Social Location, Group Project Discussion); other forums are graded (Learning Forums). Please refer to the Rubric for Participation in Learning Forums chart further in this syllabus for assessment information. (20%)2. There will be three exams. Each exam will be based on the videos, taped lectures and/or lecture notes, readings and learning forums. They will consist of any or all of the following components: term identifications, essay questions, identifying true/false statements, multiple-choice questions, and/or chart or map fill-ins. The exam dates are October 12th, November 7th, and December 5th. (20% for each exam for a total of 60%)3. The TANAK GROUP PROJECT is a research activity that requires each group to design collaboratively a power point presentation based on an Old Testament theme and/or concept. Students may only work on their group’s research activity. You will be graded as a group up to a percentage of 100%, which comprises a 20% of the final grade for the course. The group will be evaluated on teamwork/timeliness, content/information, and creativity/originality of the project being submitted.Additional information concerning the Group Project will be posted on Moodle.Please refer to Rubric for Small Group Activity chart further in the syllabus for assessment information. Projects are due Saturday November 21st by 11:55pm. (20%)COURSE SCHEDULEThe schedule below includes the due dates for all assignments in this course. It is recommended that you place this Course Schedule in a convenient place and refer to it each week of the course. Follow it closely as late assignments are subject to a grade reduction. All courses use group discussion questions, postings cannot be made up once the week is over, as the rest of the class will have moved on to the next topic.In preparation for Session 1, please have completed the following:Read NRSV – Genesis 1-11Read Ceresko – chapters 1-4Read Atlas – pp. 9-16 Please complete the following: Introduce Yourself Forum Social Location Forum Session 1:Reading the First Testament/ Hebrew Bible/Old Testament For next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Genesis 12-50 Read Ceresko – chapters 5,6Read Atlas – pp. 54-57Participate in this week’s Learning ForumSession 2:Historical Background of ANE/Israel AncestorsFor next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Exodus 1-24Read Ceresko – chapters 7,8Read Atlas – pp. 58-59Participate in this week’s Learning ForumSession 3:The Exodus/CovenantTORAH EXAM REVIEWFor next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Joshua 1-12Read Ceresko – chapters 9.10Read Atlas – pp. 60-61Participate in this week’s Learning ForumPrepare for Torah ExamSession 4:TORAH EXAM TODAY The Rise of Israel in Canaan/Judges and ProphetsFor next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – 1 Samuel 1-15Read Ceresko – chapters 12, 13, 14Read Atlas – pp.64-67Participate in this week’s Learning ForumSession 5:From Chieftain to King/Divided MonarchyFor next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Amos 2-4; Hosea 1-6Read Ceresko – chapters 15, 16Read Atlas – pp. 68-69 Participate in this week’s Learning ForumSession 6: Prophets Amos and Hosea For next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Isaiah 1-12; Jeremiah 1-3; 7; 11; 29Read Ceresko – chapters 17, 18, 19, 20Read Atlas – pp.70-73Participate in this week’s Learning ForumSession 7: Prophets Isaiah and JeremiahNEVI’IM EXAM REVIEW For next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Psalm 103; 149; 22; 116; 12; 21Read Ceresko – chapters 21, 22, 23Read Atlas – pp.74-75Participate in this week’s Learning ForumPrepare for Nevi'im ExamSession 8: NEVI’IM EXAM TODAYThe Psalms/Wisdom in IsraelFor next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Ruth; Esther; Proverbs 1-10; 1 Chronicles 25; 2???? Chronicles 5-7Read Ceresko – chapter 24Read Atlas – pp. 76- 79Begin discussing and working on Group ProjectsSession 9: The Wisdom Writings For next week, please complete the following:Read NRSV – Daniel; 1 Maccabees 1-4 (Apocrypha)Read Ceresko – chapter 25, 26Read Atlas –pp. 80-83Continue working on the Group ProjectsSession 10:DanielFor next week, please complete the following:Finish working on your Group ProjectsBegin preparing for Kethuvim ExamSession 11:TANAK GROUP PROJECT DUE TODAYKETHUVIM EXAM REVIEWFor next week, please complete the following: Prepare for Kethuvim ExamSession 12:KETHUVIM EXAM TODAY Final ThoughtsGRADING: PERCENTAGESForums 20%TANAK Group Project20%Exams(3)60%GRADING SYSTEM95-100%A90-94%A-87-89%B+84-86%B80-83%B-77-79%C+74-76%C70-73%C-68-69%D+64-67%D63 and belowNCGrade Definitions:A:Conspicuous excellence, showing a thorough mastery of the material, critical use of sources, exceptional creativity, constructive imagination, outstanding oral and written expression and organization. A-:Exceptional graduate-level attainment, with conspicuous excellence in most respects, but not uniformly so.B+:Superior level of attainment, marked by consistently good work, advanced understanding of the material, clear logic, circumspect judgment, originality and clear communication.B:Good work, with general indication of constructive ability in application.B-:Satisfactory achievement, with assignments completed accurately and on time, but without significant evidence of excellence or distinction.C+:Satisfactory understanding of course contents, with significant limitations in analysis, communication, integration, or class participation. C:Minimal understanding of course content, with significant limitations in several of the following: analysis, communication, integration, and class participation.C-:Minimum understanding of course content, with significant limitations in all of the following: analysis, communications, integration, and class participation. (NOTE: A grade of C- or higher must be received in order for a required course to be considered successfully completed.)D:Faithful participation and effort, but inability to grasp the most important essentials of the course NC:Work is unacceptable and fails to meet requirements. Any student who receives an NC for a required course in the curriculum will be required to repeat the course in order to graduate. When a student has repeated such a course, both the original grade of NC and the subsequent grade will be recorded on the transcript and will be factored into the overall student GPA. Students repeating a course must pay full tuition.F:Failure due to Plagiarism.I:An "Incomplete" may be given when a student is unable to complete all assigned work within the particular semester. Incompletes are only granted at the discretion of the Professor, for any period of time up to 90 days, and must be reported on the appropriate form that is available from the Registrar's office. After 90 days, an Incomplete will automatically be converted to an NC.X:Final materials presented to the Professor; but final grade not yet submitted.P:Pass; automatically given for a small number of courses that are so designated in the curriculum. Students may so designate additional elective courses, with permission of the Professor. A "P" has no effect on a student's GPA.Assessment of Online Components on CoursesStudents’ work online will be evaluated according to the following rubric system. There are two components on which students will be evaluated: the weekly discussion forums and the collaborative activity.Rubric for Participation in Learning Forums(20 points possible)20 Points possible0 Points1 Point2 Points3 Points4 PointsContentDiscussion questions not addressed; resources or readings not mentioned.Some discussion questions are addressed; resources or readings are mentioned but not related to topic; some information is often incorrectDiscussion questions are addressed; resources or readings are cited and related to topic; repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion.Previous level, plus incorporates readings and resources into own experiences; information is factually correct but needs development of concept or thought.Previous level, but with greater development of original thinking, plus provides reflective, and substantive contribution; advances discussionLanguageThought processes are incomplete. Postings contain spelling and grammar errors.Thought processes are complete. Postings contain spelling or grammar errors.Thought processes are complete. Postings contain no spelling or grammar errors.Previous level, plus arguments are clear, concise, and cogent, the post is timely; and relevant references are cited.Previous level, plus incorporates previous learning into relevant topic or topics.Initial Assignment PostingPosts no assignmentPosts superficial thoughts and preparation; doesn’t address all aspectsPosts well developed thoughts but fails to address all aspects of the task; lacks full development of conceptsPosts a well-developed thoughts that fully address all aspects; still lack development of conceptsPosts a well-developed thoughts that fully address all aspects and develops all aspects of the task.ResponsePost no follow-up responses to othersPosts are limited (for example, “I agree with…” without explanation or discussion); post shallow contributions; do not enrich the conversation; posts are consistently late.Posts are on time but brief and provide only superficial discussion of the assigned topic.Posts are on time and contain extended discussion relevant to topic; elaborates on existing postings with further comment or observation; plus responses relate theory to practical or personal application or both.Previous level, plus posts are insightful and combine multiple ideas related to topic; demonstrates analysis in original and other’s posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous postsClarity and MechanicsThe few posts done are unorganized, or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriateCommunicates in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, with some errors in clarity and mechanicsContributes valuable information to the discussion, with minor clarity or mechanicsContributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy-to-read style free of grammatical or spelling errors.Previous level, plus complex issues are identified, and subtle nuances are explained insightfully.Rubric for Small Group Activity(15 points possible)ObjectivesLow performance(1 point)Below Average(2 points)At or Above Average(3 points)Exemplary Performance(5 points)Teamwork & TimelinessTeam members did not work together; only one person or a few did the work; contributions not sent on time, and/or activity not posted on time; minimal reflection done by the members of the group after posting Team members work together, but with unequal contributions; some members sent their contributions late or not at all; activity posted late; minimal reflection done by all the members after postingTeam members work as a group, with equal contributions; most of the members sent their contributions on time; activity posted on time; considerable reflection done by all the members after postingTeam members work as a cohesive unit, with clear roles and balanced contributions; all contributions sent on time; activity posted on time; insightful reflection done by all the members after postingInformation/ContentActivity does not show a good grasp of information; links provided don’t workActivity incorporates little relevant information; links provided work but aren’t relevantActivity demonstrates good grasp of knowledge; links work, but lack appropriateness Activity is complete, with accurate presentation of important related facts; links work and are very much related to the topic/task at handCreativityNo relevance to the task and topicA simple synthesis being presented Good synthesis with multiple views included in a new wayIt appears to generate new ideas in combination with synthesis of the materialINCOMPLETE GRADESAn extension for a course may be granted by a Professor for any length of time up to 90 days, during which time all outstanding work is to be completed. Students who have been granted an extension receive an "Incomplete" until the work is completed. At the conclusion of the allotted time period all outstanding work must be completed and a final grade turned in by the Professor to the Registrar. If no grade is turned in, the "Incomplete" becomes "No Credit." Students wishing to receive an extension for their work must fill out the appropriate form (available from the Registrar's office) prior to the last day of class for the semester. The form must be completed by the student and signed by the Professor. Professor and student must agree on the completion date for outstanding work (90 days maximum) and list this on the form.When work is completed, the Professor will enter the grade on the extension form and turn this in to the Registrar for a permanent record. If sufficient work has not been completed for a passing grade for the course, the student will receive “No Credit.”Any student who receives a NC will have to repeat the course and pay the full amount to retake it. No student will be allowed to graduate with an Incomplete (I) or a No Credit (NC). NO EXCEPTIONS.METHOD OF EVALUATIONAssigned readings in the textbook(s) will be done each week along with any additional articles, audio clips, and PowerPoint presentations as found in your course in Moodle.Moodle Group Discussion The instructor will post questions/activities weekly and in advance. Each week students will post one original response and at least respond to at least two other students. Cite appropriate examples/principles from the texts and Scripture. Parameters for a student’s postings at the Certificate Program level are 200-225 words in essay style (please keep the word count in this range), and for the MDiv and DMin 500-600 words. Review one another’s postings in order to further their insight and learning. The use of inclusive language is a requirement for all written work, and encouraged in all other written or oral communications. Students are urged to develop greater sensitivity in their written work to issues of inclusion in all forms, but especially regarding humankind. Terms such as “mankind” or “sons of God” are not inclusive of women. Students will be urged in classes to consider more inclusive ways of speaking about God as well.Grading for the dialogue will be based on the following criteria: ?total number of posts (should be at least three per week)?word count for each post (should be 200-225 words CP; 500-600 MDiv, DMin)?timeliness (deadlines), integration of texts/readings and Scriptural principles ?level of independent/critical thinking (utilizing additional sources, etc.)HOW TO WRITE PAPERS AND PROJECTSAll papers must follow the citation form outlined in the 7th edition of Kate Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (ISBM 0226823377). All format footnotes and bibliography entries should be formatted according the directions in this manual. The manual is available in most book stores.Formatting for MDiv and MPS papers is described in the 2010-2011 MDiv/MPS Formatting Guide. (See online link in your course in Moodle.) The MDiv/MPS Formatting Guide was created in order to provide a consistent method for formatting papers and citing sources. In the absence of other specific guidelines, this guide will be regarded as the official NYTS formatting document. The 2009-2010 version of the Formatting Guide provides includes a section on the creation of annotated bibliographiesIn all cases, the style can be substituted by the professor.As students respond to their weekly readings in the Discussion Board, when citing, paraphrasing or referring to a particular scholarly work, the students must include the author and page (Brown, 105) of the textbook they are using. Books other than the textbook used in writing a posting can be mentioned at the bottom of the posting for further needed reference, including author, title of book or article, journal (when applicable), publishing data, and page. For example, James Cone, A Black Theology of Liberation (Maryknoll, Orbis Books, 1990), 100. Students who are unsure about the accepted method of citation for a class should contact their professor. Questions about the use of the Formatting guide and Turabian should be directed to Dr. Jerry Reisig, email jreisig@nyts.edu, phone 212 870-1213.ACADEMIC HONESTY (Plagiarism)One of the primary learning objectives of the Seminary is to help students acquire the gift of discernment—the ability to think critically and ethically. Essential to this task is the requirement that students learn how to investigate the thoughts of others, to organize these thoughts in a fresh way, and, in combination with one's own thoughts and experiences, to communicate one's findings.It is with this conviction that the Seminary does NOT permit the presentation of someone else's thoughts as one's own. Books, articles and other materials used in the presentation of assignments must be credited properly in the footnotes / endnotes and the bibliography. Sentences, paragraphs or entire pages may not be copied without proper attribution. A student may not turn in a paper written in part or entirely by another, claiming it to be solely his or her own work. It is the Faculty’s view that plagiarism is not only personally dishonest, but also a violation of the integrity of the practice of ministry. Plagiarism, in those instances where the original source cannot be located, may be determined by three members of the Faculty, who report their judgment of plagiarism to the full Faculty, and have their judgement of plagiarism confirmed by the majority vote of the full Faculty. Plagiarism may result in automatic course failure and/or dismissal from the Seminary.Copies of the full Seminary policy on plagiarism are available upon request from the Office of the Academic Dean.STUDENT COURSE EVALUATIONStudents have the opportunity to provide feedback throughout the course through e-mail, telephone, and on-campus appointments. Near the end of the course, students will complete an anonymous online course evaluation form. Since the results contribute to improving course design and presentation, it is important that students be honest and constructive in their evaluations. Please take time to provide this input. Students can access the online evaluation in Moodle. This syllabus is subject to change without prior notice. The instructor will keep you informed of any changes. ................
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