RLGN 1301Spring 2012Instructor: Wally SmithResourcesServices for the DisabledIt is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University. The Dean of Students serves the University as coordinator or activities for the handicapped and should be contacted concerning initial contact with the Dean of Student’s office as soon as possible before registration to ensure adequate time for assistance.AttendanceAttendance - External CampusesUniversity Grading System1000 pointsCourse Requirements1OLD TESTAMENT HISTORYRLGN 1301COURSE SYLLABUSWAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITYFairbanks CampusDIVISION OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHYSpring 2012Instructor: Wally Smith- Office Address: Building 2107 Montgomery Road, Ft. Wainwright AK- Phone Numbers: Office – 356-2403, Home – 479-8530, Cell – 388-0562- Email: [email protected] Conference Hours: Before or After Class or By AppointmentCourse Number and Title: RLGN 1301-FB10, Old Testament History, Tuesdays, 6-10pmClass Time and Location: Eielson AFB, Building 2631, Room 318Catalog Description: An introductory survey of the historical literature with special attention to the institutions, religion, and national life of the Hebrew people.Prerequisite: NoneResourcesRequired Texts- The Learning Bible or The NIV Study Bible- Old Testament Today, Walton and Hill, Zondervan, ISBN 978-0-310-23826-3Course Outcome Competencies: Students will:- Demonstrate knowledge of the historical, religious, and social context of the Old Testament world. - Demonstrate knowledge of some of the critical methods used in Old Testament studies. - Demonstrate an understanding of the basic content of the Old Testament and its main teachings(theological content). - Demonstrate knowledge of the canonical process producing a more complete understanding of the Old Testament.Course Outline and Calendar2Class Date Assignment Reading Material Study TopicsFeb 21 ------------ Class Syllabus Guide 1 Intro of the BibleOT Today, Section 1 and Old TestamentFeb 28 Quiz 1 OT Today, Sec. 2; Ch. 1-2 Guide 2 Introduction of the Pentateuch Mar 6 Quiz 2 OT Today, Sec 2; Ch. 3 Guide 3 Continuation ofJournal 1 - Bb The Pentateuch Mar 20 Quiz 3 OT Today, Sec. 3; Ch. 1-2 Guide 4 Introduction of Historical Books Mar 27 Quiz 4 OT Today, Sec. 3; Ch. 3 Guide 5 Continuation of Journal 2 - Bb Historical BooksApr 3 Quiz 5 ----------------------- MID-TERM EXAM ----------------------- Apr 10 Journal 3 - Bb OT Today, Sec. 5; Ch. 1-3 Guide 6 Introduction of the Poetical BooksApr 17 Quiz 6 OT Today, Sec. 6; Ch. 1-3 Guide 7 Introduction of the Prophets Apr 24 Quiz 7 OT Today, Sec. 4; Ch. 1-3 Guide 8 Continuation of theJournal 4 - Bb ProphetsMay 1 Quiz 8 OT Today, Section 7 Guide 9 Continuation of the Prophets May 8 Quiz 9 ----------------------------- FINAL EXAM ----------------------------Services for the Disabled3 It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University. The Dean of Students serves the University as coordinator or activitiesfor the handicapped and should be contacted concerning initial contact with the Dean of Student’s office as soon as possible before registration to ensure adequate time for assistance. Attendance- Roll will be checked each class meeting.- The Division's "no cut" policy allows no unexcused absences.- No student missing more than 25% of the class meetings (including both excused and unexcused absences) can pass the course. Students who need to leave class early must get approval from the professor in advance.Attendance - External Campuses- Students enrolled at one of the university's external campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must be explained to the instructor, who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made up. When a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student andfile an unsatisfactory progress report with the campus dean. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings may receive a grade of F in the course. Additional attendance policies for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus,are considered a part of the university's attendance policy. A student may petition the Academic Council for exceptions to the above stated policies by filing a written request for an appeal to the provost/academic vice president.Academic Honesty (Plagiarism): University students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Plagiarism is the presentation pf the work of another as one’s own work. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with penalties associates with plagiarism stated in the catalog. Course Evaluation (Method of Determining Grade)- University Grading SystemA 90-100 I INCOMPLETE**B 80-89 Cr FOR CREDITC 70-79 NCr NO CREDITD 60-69 WP WITHDRAWAL PASSINGF BELOW 60 WF WITHDRAWAL FAILING W WITHDRAWAL** Incomplete Grades - A grade of incomplete is changed if the deficiency is made up by midterm of the next regular semester; otherwise, it becomes "F". This grade is given only if circumstances beyond the student's control prevented completion of work during the semester enrolled and attendance requirements have been met. A grade of "CR" indicates that credit in semester hours was granted but no grade or grade points were recorded.4- Procedure for computations of final grade Quiz Average 20 points x 9 quizzes = 180 pointsJournal Average 50 points x 4 journals = 200 points Midterm Exam = 255 points Final Exam = 255 pointsParticipation / Attendance 10 points x 11 weeks = 110 points1000 pointsCourse Requirements Quiz / Exam Information:1. A quiz will be given weekly over the reading assignment due for that week. a. If a student misses a class for any reason, he/she is still