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Religion 333 Teachings of the Living Prophets

Terry W. Call, Taylor 107, 496-1489, callt@byui.edu

Office hours:  MWF 2:00-3:00, TT 3:00-4:00 

Course Objectives:

1. Students will better appreciate the call that the Lord’s living prophets have on the earth.

2. Students will learn the doctrines of the church as they study the teachings of living prophets today.

3. In learning about the lives of current apostles and prophets, students will see the workings of God in the lives of these men.

4. Students will increase their faith in Jesus Christ as they study the teachings of His servants.

5. Students will understand more fully the purposes and power found in General Conference.

Course Texts (Required)

1.      Authorized Version of the LDS Standard Works

2. Ensign, May 2009

3. Teachings of the Living Prophets Student Manual

 

Course Requirements:

1. Class Attendance (100 Points)

Class attendance is an important part of a religion class. It is expected that you will be in attendance each class period and have the LDS Standard Works with you. There are 27class periods during this semester. You may miss two (2) class periods without affecting your grade (University excused absences excepted). For each class period missed after that, you will lose one half (1/2) grade deduction off your overall grade. If you miss seven (7) or more days you will not be given credit for the course. Fifteen (15) points extra credit will be given for those with no absences and ten (10) points for those with one absence for the semester.

 

2.   Academic Work

A. Reading Teachings of the Living Prophets and Assigned Talks (52 pts)

The hope in teaching any class, especially Religion, is that the students will read the, for it is in the Word of God that the doctrines and principles of eternal life are taught to us. Consequently, that is my desire for our class. Two (2) points will be given each day that you have read the assignment before class begins then come to class prepared to discuss the teachings of those particular readings. You will report your reading on I Learn each day before class. Some talks, not from the conference we study, can be found on the Homepage of Brother Call under Talks.

B.     Insight Papers (69 pts)

1. Insights which you obtain from the readings, discussions, studying, and pondering the student manual and assigned talks are invaluable.  Please prepare an insight paper for each reading assignment that is given. There are 26 such reading assignments and you need to submit 23 Insight Papers. The insight paper must be submittedon I Learn before class on the day of the reading assignment in order to receive credit. The form for writing a paper is noted below. Examples are found on my Webpage under Religion 333. Please follow the form explicitly. They will be graded on format, word count, and effort. If you choose to submit all 26 Insight Papers, extra credit will be given. They must be submitted on the due date or no credit or extra credit will be given.

2.   Each insight is a written one page (300 Word minimum) paper on a topic that you choose from the assigned reading and answers the following four questions:

1)      What is the reference of the insight?

2)      What principle or doctrine is taught?

3)      What message for improvement is taught?

4)      How can I apply this principle, doctrine, or message in my life?

3.     Please submit with your name, Course number, Section number, and word count on the top of the paper and in the comments box of Black Board when you are submitting your paper:

Name________________________ Rel 333 Section ______ Word Count_______Date__________

4. These papers are to be submitted on Blackboard under the assignment section. 

C. Oral Presentation and Research Outline (30 pts)

1. Research the life of a living apostle/prophet

• Write an outline that you could make the oral presentation from on the assigned prophet. (10 pts)

2. One of you will be chosen to teach the class about this apostle on the date assigned for 10 minutes.

3. Each of you are to submit a research paper on the apostle (minimum of 1000 words).

Provide references of the research material you used. (20 pts)

D.      Assessment of Understanding (120 pts)

1 Seven (7) quizzes will be given as per the schedule on material covered in readings and class discussions. There will be no make-up quizzes given. (70 points)

2.     A final exam will be given which will be comprehensive. The final exam will consist of multiple choice, matching and true/false questions. (50 pts) 

Note:  These requirements may change during the course of the semester. 

Course Grading:

Grades are a necessary part of the evaluation process at the University.  Theoretically, the effort one makes should translate into the desired grade.  It is the intent of your teacher to evaluate each of you so that excellent effort will be rewarded with the better grades.  Both the quantity and quality of your work is critical in the evaluative process.  Those exhibiting the highest levels of excellence will receive the highest grades.

 

I will be grading on a percentage.  Thus the grades are figured as follows:

90-100 % A Grades 334-371 Points

80-89 % B Grades 297-333 Points

70-79 % C Grades 259-296 Points

Etc. Etc.

 

These points are approximate!

Course Reading Calendar (subject to revision as needed)

|Apr 20 |IPRA |Introduction to the Course |

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|Apr 22 | |TLP #1: Introduction |

| |1 |James E. Faust, “Continuing Revelation,” Ensign, Aug 1996, 2 |

| | |Boyd K. Packer, “Revelation in a Changing World,” Ensign, Nov 1989, 14 |

|Apr 27 | |TLP #2: What are Prophets, Seers and Revelators? |

| |2 |Jeffrey R. Holland, “Prophets, Seers and Revelators, “ Ensign, Nov 2004, 6 |

| | |Bible Dictionary: “Prophets”, “Seers”, “Revelation” |

|Apr 29 | |Report: President Thomas S. Monson |

| |3 |Thomas S. Monson, “Be Your Best Self,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Thomas S. Monson, “Be of Good Cheer,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |QUIZ #1 |

|May 4 | |TLP #3: The Living Prophet |

| |4 |Harold B. Lee, “The Place of the Living Prophet, Seer and Revelator,” address to |

| | |Seminary and Institute Teachers, July 1964 |

| | |TLP #4 The Living Prophet and Scripture |

| | |J. Reuben Clark, Jr., “When Are Church Leaders’ Words Entitled to Claim of Scripture,” address to Seminary |

| | |and Institute Teachers, July 1964 |

|May 6 | |Report: President Henry B. Eyring |

| |5 |Henry B. Eyring, “Adversity,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Henry B. Eyring, “Man Down!” Ensign, May 2009 |

|May 11 | |Report: President Dieter F. Uchtdorf |

| |6 |Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Way of the Disciple,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |QUIZ #2 |

|May 13 | |TLP #5: The First Presidency |

| |7 |N. Eldon Tanner, “Administration in the Church,” Ensign, Nov 1979, 42 |

| | |Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Quorum of the First Presidency,” Ensign, Dec 2005, 46 |

|May 18 | |Report: President Boyd K. Packer |

| |8 |Boyd K. Packer, “Counsel to Young Men,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Rafael E. Pino, “Faith in Adversity,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|May 20 | |TLP #6: Quorum of the Twelve |

| |9 |Boyd K. Packer, “The Twelve Apostles,” Ensign, Oct 2005, 16 |

|May 25 | |Memorial Day Holiday – No School |

|May 27 | |Report: Elder L. Tom Perry |

| |10 |L. Tom Perry, “Bring Souls Unto Me,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |F. Michael Watson, “His Servants, the Prophets,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |QUIZ #3 |

|June 1 | |TLP #7: Succession in the Presidency |

| |11 |Gordon B. Hinckley, “God Is At the Helm,” Ensign, May 1994, 53 |

|June 3 | |Report: Elder Russell M. Nelson |

| |12 |Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Jose A. Teixiera, “Gifts to Help Us Navigate Our Lives,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|June 8 | |TLP #8: Proper Perspective: A Safeguard Against Deception |

| |13 |Ezra Taft Benson, “Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Living Prophet,” BYU Devotional, Feb 26, 1980 |

|June 10 | |Report: Elder Dallin H. Oaks |

| |14 |Dallin H. Oaks, “Unselfish Service,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Margaret S. Lifferth, “Respect and Reverence,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |QUIZ #4 |

|June 15 | |TLP #9: Free Agency and Obedience (also next sheet) |

| |15 |Spencer W. Kimball, “Blind Obedience or Faith Obedience,” Conference Report, Oct 1954 |

|June 17 | |Report: M. Russell Ballard |

| |16 |M. Russell Ballard, “Learning the Lessons of the Past,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Steven E. Snow, “Get On With Our Lives,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|June 22 | |Report: Elder Richard G. Scott |

| |17 |Richard G. Scott, “Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Gary E. Stevenson, “Sacred Homes, Sacred Temples,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|June | |TLP #10: What Does It Mean to Sustain a Prophet? |

|24 |18 |Marion G. Romney, “Loyalty,” General Conference, April, 1942 |

| | |Boyd K. Packer, “Follow the Brethren,” BYU Devotional, 23 March 1965 |

| | |QUIZ #5 |

|June 29 | |Report: Elder Robert D. Hales |

| |19 |Robert D. Hales, “Becoming Provident Providers: Temporally and Spiritually,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Richard C. Edgley, “This Is Your Phone Call,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|July 1 | |Report: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland |

| |20 |Jeffrey R. Holland, “None Were With Him,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Kevin W. Pearson, “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|July | |TLP #11: The Consequences of Following or Rejecting the Prophets |

|6 |21 |M. Russell Ballard, “Beware of False Prophets and False Teachers,” Ensign, Nov 1999, 62 |

|July 8 | |Report: Elder David A. Bednar |

| |22 |David A. Bednar, “Honorably Hold a Name and Standing,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Claudio R.M. Costa, “Priesthood Responsibilities,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |QUIZ #6 |

|July 13 | |Report: Elder Quentin L. Cook |

| |23 |Quentin L. Cook, “Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Barbara Thompson, “His Arm is Sufficient,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|July 15 | |TLP #12, 13: General Conference |

| |24 |Jeffrey R. Holland, “Prophets in the Land Again,” Ensign, November 2006 |

| | |Paul V. Johnson, “The Blessings of General Conference,” Ensign, Nov 2005, 50 |

|July | |Report: Elder D. Todd Christofferson |

|20 |25 |D. Todd Christofferson, “The Power of Covenants,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |Michael A. Neider, “Revealed Quorum Principles,” Ensign, May 2009 |

|July 22 | |Report: Elder Neil L. Andersen, “Come Unto Him,” Ensign, May 2009 |

| |26 |Alan F. Packer, “Finding Strength in Challenging Times!” Ensign, May 2009 |

| | |QUIZ #7 |

|July | | |

|22-23 | |FINAL EXAMINATION on I Learn |

IPRA = Insight Paper/Reading Assignment

 

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