MRS. J. JOHNS

Theology

jjohns@mpslakers.com

Sophomores: A1, A2 , A3

Date Assigned	Assignment	Due Date
9/9/08	We will begin work on Church History project in the library on Thursday, 9/11. Church History research paper due: September 30: 100 pts. Church History powerpoint and presentation: 50 pts.
9/15/08	Work on Church history research paper and power points.
9/22/08	Early Churches in the Early Church wkst. Don’t forget to bring bibles to class for the next 2 weeks. Church history research paper due next Tuesday We will be going into the Info Center on Friday to work on research projects.	9/24 9/30
9/29/08	Salvation history test A1—Thursday 10/2 A2, A4—Monday 10/6 Work on power points for presentation. Presentations begin the week of 10/13.
10/6/08	Be sure to work on power point presentations. First presentations will begin Wednesday, 10/15 Watched “Paul” documentary: Assignment: 1 page (minimum) typed summary, stating key points in the film	Wed., 10/15
10/14/08	Presentations have started. If you’ve been absent, please get the notes you missed.
10/20/08	Church History presentations continue this week. Open-book quiz Tuesday, 10/28 on presentations up to Thursday, 10/23
10/28/08	Continue with Church history presentations. Peace and Justice book will be ordered so be ready to buy it in CM for about $20 within 2 weeks.
11/3/08	Finishing up on Church history presentations. Be ready for a quiz next week. Books have been ordered, should be under $20.
11/10/08	A few more Church history presentations.
11/17/08	Open-notebook quiz on the last of the Church history notes.	Tues., 11/18

Christian Ethics: B2, B3, B4

Date Assigned	Assignment	Due Date
9/4/08	Deciding textbook ($30) must be purchased by next class, 9/8 in CM. An assignment will be given on that day.
9/8/08	Read p. 4 – 14, noting key information. Deuteronomy 30 paper: 1 page minimum, typed. 15 pts. Explain the meaning of this scripture: What is God saying to you personally? How can you personally apply this to your life? Focus, especially, on the image of blessings and curses as a result of decisions and following God’s laws or failing to do so.	9/10/08
9/15/08	Finish reading ch. 1. Prepare for test on 9/18/08 Read p. 20-26 in chapter 2. Answers to the following questions should be in complete sentences on looseleaf. p. 22, # 1 – 5 p. 24, # 1, 2, 3.	9/23/08
9/22/08	· First term project: “Spiritual Profile” given, due Oct. 31. · Notes given in class. · Reflection paper due: Oct. 1 2 pgs. Double spaced Please choose one of these themes: 1.Rationalization and manipulation approach to decision making: When are you most tempted to rationalize that it’s ok to do something, when you know deep down it’s really not? Do you every bend the rules, use or manipulate people, or treat them selfishly in order to do or get what you want? 2. Being accepted: How important is being accepted to you? When does your desire to be accepted or included most tempt you to override your better judgment? When have you said or done something just to feel accepted or included—and then later wished you hadn’t said or done it?	October 1
9/29/08	Reflection paper due 10/1 for 15 pts. Finish reading ch. 2 and Road Sign assignment Chapter 2 test will be on Thursday, 10/9.	10/1 10/3
10/6/08	Finish ch. 2, cloning Ch. 2 test on Thursday Assignment: 2 page (min.) paper on some form of cloning (human, animal, pet, plant), genetic engineering, gene therapy. Please see me for details. Due 10/14 On looseleaf, leaving 3 spaces b/w each answer: (your own opinion) § What do you think your conscience is? § What does it mean to “follow your conscience?” § Do you think a person’s conscience can ever be wrong? In your answer, refer to subjective and objective morality. § How can you tell if your conscience is directing you toward what is right? Read p. 36 – 39 and highlight key points. Questions on p.39 “For Discussion” top of page., # 1 – 5.	Due 10/14
10/20/08	Read up to p. 49 in ch. 3. Highlight key points. Spiritual Profiles are due 10/31 (100 PTS.)
10/28/08	Mass media assignment due this week. Read the rest of ch. 3, up to p. 61. Answer questions: p. 56, # 1, 4 p. 57, # 1,2,4,5 p. 59, # 1,3,4 Spiritual Profiles were due 10/31!
11/2/08	Finish reading chapter 3. If you were absent on Tuesday, you’ve missed notes (on conscience) from the board.
11/10/08	Assignment due 11/12, Thursday: Write a 2 page commentary about the excerpt concerning conscience from Gaudium et Spes. Study the process of moral decision making for test on Thursday, 11/13.	11/12
11/17/08	Read chapter 4. Questions on p. 73, # 1,2,3; p. 81, #2,3,4	11/19/08