Revised 10/15/2008
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will prepare himself/herself for missionary service by learning doctrines and principles of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ obtained through the scriptures and living prophets.
Student will develop a testimony of Jesus Christ, and a desire to be like Him.
Student will develop teaching skills and confidence that will allow him/her to teach by the Spirit. “Teach Ye Diligently…Seek learning, even by study and also by faith” (D&C 88:118).
REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL MATERIALS:
Standard Works
Religion 130 “Missionary Preparation Student Manual”(can also be found online at http://ldsces.org/Institute%20Manuals.asp
Preach My Gospel
Approved Missionary Library: (Optional): Jesus the Christ, Our Search for Happiness, Our Heritage and True to the Faith. (The first two books can also be found online at http://gospelink.com/library/alpha )
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance, participation and presentations (300 points)
Much of what you gain from this course will come from your participation in class and sharing gospel principles with others. Please join in the discussions. Credit will only be given for your being present for the entire class. More than seven absences constitute an automatic failure. When you have an excused absence, (serious illness or family emergency), you must notify the instructors in advance, or as soon as possible.
Personal study and journal keeping (105 points) 7 x 15 points
You will need a study journal in a hard-cover notebook in which you record the results of your personal scripture study and special Gospel insights gained from class sessions, devotionals and spiritual meetings. Your journal should include special feelings and impressions that come to you as you daily ponder and feast upon the Word. This should also include a section on “Points to Ponder” found in each chapter of your manual that you have written about. This will be turned in every other Wednesday at the beginning of class, and given back after class that day.
Devotionals (210 points) – 14 Devotionals x 15 points
We expect you to attend all the devotionals and the convocation during the semester. At the end of each devotional, prepare a one page summary (preferably typed) of your feelings regarding the major principles shared by the speakers. It will be important and very beneficial to you to be receptive and listen to the Spirit. Please bring this to class by the following Monday. (You may bring this to class on Wednesday morning after the devotional as well.)
PERIODIC QUIZZES (160 points) 4 quizzes x 40 points
These quizzes will include material you have studied from your readings each day.
6. EXTRA CREDIT (100 points, maximum)
a. You may memorize missionary related scriptures in the Scriptures to Study and Ponder sections in the student manual, and pass them off to your instructor. You may also memorize D&C 4, The Standard of Truth, and My Missionary Commission. (10 points each).
b.You may also read the approved missionary library; Jesus the Christ, Preach My Gospel, Our Search for Happiness, Our Heritage, and True to the Faith, and other missionary related books: The Miracle of Forgiveness, by Spencer W. Kimball, A Witness and a Warning, by Ezra Taft Benson, The Infinite Atonement, by Tad Callister. You need to prepare a 2-3 page review (type written) on each book. (50 points per book review up to a maximum of 100 points.)
7. FINAL EXAM (200 points)
Wednesday, Dec. 10 (7-10AM in Testing Center.) Will include all materials we have covered. Will be open book.
CLASS PROCEDURE
Each class will open with a prayer by invitation.
To invite the Spirit, each day a student will be asked to share a missionary experience he/she has had recently.
From time to time you and your companion will be asked to demonstrate your teaching skills by each teaching a principle from the missionary lessons we have studied.
GRADING POINTS POSSIBLE YOUR POINTS
1. Attendance 300
2. Study Journal 7 x 15 pts 105
3. Devotionals 13 x 15 pts. 210
4. Quizzes 4 x 40 pts. 160
5. Extra Credit 100
6. Final 200 ____________
TOTAL POINTS 1,075
Important Class Expectations Regarding Personal Actions that Facilitate Learning
Come to class on time, fully prepared to participate.
Listen and thoughtfully contribute during class.
Reflect after class on key insights and principles learned.
Treat faculty and fellow students with respect.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – DEPARTMENT OUTCOMES
Students will learn the truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and apply them to life's situations.
Students will develop a testimony of Jesus Christ, His Church, and His leaders on earth.
Students will commit to live a righteous and chaste life.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Brigham Young University-Hawai'i is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere, which reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact the students with Special Need Coordinator, Leilani A'una at 293-3518. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. If you need assistance or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures. You should contact the Human Resource Services at 780-8875.
PREVENTING SEXUAL HARRASMENT
Title IX of the education amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an educational program or activity that receives federal funds, including Federal loans and grants. Title IX also covers student-to-student sexual harassment. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Human Resource Services at 780-8875 (24 hours).