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IAS403E A Christian Worldview (4 credits) 9627
A foundational course designed to introduce the student to a Christian worldview created within a biblical framework. Attention is first given to the definition, function, formation, and evaluation of worldview. The course explores significant biblical and theological perspectives on the ultimate issues of life: God's intended purpose for man, man's sin, God's redemptive effort to recover the race, and the ultimate realization of perfection. These key doctrines aren't studied in a vacuum. Students will confront issues facing contemporary Christianity and see the serious consequences of man's sin problem and the hope of a divine solution. Students will also evaluate historically how the church has faced these issues and how these issues have shaped the church today.
LEARNING RESULTS
This course has two learning results. At the end of the course each student will:
1. have a clear understanding of the biblical Christian worldview
2. be able to clearly articulate his or her personal worldview
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
The Bible (any literal translation)
A Faith for All Seasons. Ted Dorman (2nd edition) (ISBN#0805423982)
No Doubt About It. Winfried Corduan (ISBN#0805416471)
Mere Christianity. C.S. Lewis (ISBN#0060652926)
Conformed to His Image. Kenneth Boa (ISBN#031023848X)
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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
This course is designed to assist students in integrating their knowledge of Christian doctrines with every part of their daily lives -- thus assisting them in becoming healthy and complete Christians. The reading and writing assignments of this course will give students an awareness of current and historical problems facing Christian thought and practice. Further, these assignments will urge students to become whole, mature Christians as their thoughts, habits, values, and relationships are transformed by a biblical worldview.
LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document
their learning by submitting the following items:
Assignments 1 through 11.
There are 11 lessons and 0 examinations for this course.
LEARNING EVALUATION
Assignments 1 through 9 are worth 100 points each. The annotated index and reaction essay are evaluated together to determine the assignment grade.
Assignments 10 and 11 are worth 300 points each. The two final papers are very important in reaching a sense of unity and completion in this course.
Grade Percent Point Range
A 93 - 100% 1395 - 1500
A- 90 - 92% 1350 - 1394
B+ 88 - 89% 1320 - 1349
B 82 - 87% 1230 - 1319
B- 80 - 81% 1200 - 1229
C+ 78 - 79% 1170 - 1199
C 72 - 77% 1080 - 1169
C- 70 - 71% 1050 - 1079
D+ 68 - 69% 1020 - 1049
D 62 - 67% 930 - 1019
D- 60 - 61% 900 - 929
F Below 60% Below 900