Introduction

From

08/30/2011

To

09/04/2011

Content

Introduction: Introducing students to the discipline, art and pursuit of theology - the study of God.
Personal sharings: Backgrounds (family, schools, interests & hobbies, etc.)
Introducing the course's texts for the year

Skills

Note Taking
Critical Thinking
Application
Making connections between Theology, History & Science.
Using imagination

Resources

Text: ALWAYS WE BEGIN AGAIN (The RULE of ST. BENEDICT)
Text:: BIBLE
Text: CATHOLIC ESSENTIALS/An OVERVIEW OF FAITH (Ave Maria Press,2009) - [USCCB-approved] 
Text: Z. Hunter's BE THE CHANGE

Instructional Strategies

Lecture
Group work
Art Project

Assessment

Review Questions
Handout - "Our Vision of God"

Outcomes

Students will engage in thought about the discipline of theology
Students will understand the universal human need for meaning-making & see
themselves engaged in that process