Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Instructor:

Rev. Deborah J. Burger-Peery (“Pastor Deb”)

Cell: 701-871-1705 If texting, be sure to identify yourself as a RELS203 student.

Office Hours:

Instructor will check course daily, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.

Email:

Use course email. The instructor checks course email once a day, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays and

will respond daily. A response can be expected within a day. However, if a message is sent on Friday

afternoon, a response should not be expected until Monday. Please plan accordingly.

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

Students will view weekly lectures and videos online.

Textbooks:

Experiencing the World Religions

, 5

Edition, Michael Molloy ISBN 007340750X

Course Requirements:

Syllabus Quiz.

Due to the rapid pace of the class, it is important students understand expectations the first

week of class. The syllabus outlines these expectations. To ensure students understand the syllabus, an

untimed syllabus quiz will be available the first week of class. (25 pts.)

Weekly Readings.

Each week consists of course notes and objectives. It is followed by chapter readings

in the textbook and/or supplemental articles.

Weekly Videos

In the weeks videos are provided, they are mandatory to view.

Weekly Activities.

Each week consists of a review that covers the reading materials and videos. The

reviews are either in a discussion format OR essay posts. A rubric is provided for the requirements of the

reviews. (20 pts. each)

Final Report & Peer Collaboration.

A final report is due on the last Monday by noon. Each student must

choose one religion discussed. Explain it core beliefs and the impact that it has made (positively or

negatively). Students will review peer’s reports to collaborate learning experiences across the selected

religions. More in-depth instructions are given the first week of class. (200 pts.)

Grades

Grades will be calculated by dividing total points earned by the total points possible and will be

based on the following percentages:

A = 90-100%

B = 80 – 89%

C = 70 – 79%

D = 60 – 69%

F = 0 – 59%