De La Salle University-Manila College of Liberal Arts Theology and Religious Education Department TREDONE COURSE SYLLABUS Course Code Course Title Credit Units Prerequisite Prerequisite to Type of Course Faculty Term/Time/Room
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TREDONE Our Quest for the Fullness of Life 3 none Tredtwo Basic Dr. Luis C. Sembrano
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Course Description: Description: Consumeri Consu merism, sm, pove poverty, rty, viol violence, ence, oppr oppressi ession on and ecol ecologic ogical al devastation are but manifestations of sin and the spiritual emptiness we experience in our lives. The complex realities of good and evil challenge challenge us to make sense of our existence. existence. Bound up by our unique cultures, religious traditions and spiritualities, we have our own stories about this search for the meaning of life. The course aims ai ms to he help lp st stud uden ents ts un unde ders rsta tand nd th the e ro role le fa fait ith h pl play ays s as th they ey grappl gra pple e wit with h th the e que questi stions ons and con concer cerns ns to towar wards ds th the e ful fullne lness ss of life. As the course looks at the distinctiveness of Christianity and the diff different erent fait faith h expr expressio essions ns,, stud studen ents ts are are led led to disc discov over er and and critical critically ly apprecia appreciate te the life-giv life-giving ing roots roots exemplif exemplified ied in their their own belief beliefs, s, norms norms and ritual rituals. s. They They deepen deepen their their unders understan tandin ding g for others by recognizing the truth, goodness and beauty found in the different religious traditions. traditions. By developing the skills for religious respect and tolerance, dialo di alogue gue and uni unity ty,, they they open open themse themselve lves s to interinter-rel relig igiou ious s and ecumen ecumenic ical al dialo dialogue gue.. This This dialo dialogue gue and sharin sharing g of spirit spiritual ual gifts gifts from the great traditions in turn show the way to promoting justice, peace and the integrity of creation. Overall Course Objectives: By the end of the trimester, the students are expected to be able to: 1. Understand and appreciate the dynamics of faith in their sear search ch fo for r the the full fullne ness ss of life life as ex expe peri rien ence ced d in one’ one’s s cultural-religious cultural-religious contexts; 2. Describe the key fundamental beliefs, practices and gifts of the major faith traditions and their contributions towards fullne fullness ss of life life (parti (particul cular ar attent attention ion will will be given given to faith faith traditions as lived in Asia and the Philippines); Philippines);
3. Draw out wisdom and inspiration from their own faith traditions to live fully; 4. Display attitudes and skills towards dialogue, cooperation and solidarity among various faith traditions; 5. Nurture and enhance a committed and passionate religious faith. Course Content: Module 1 Faith, and 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs Module 2 Traditions
Our Search for the Meaning of life
(Cultures,
Spiritualities: Dynamics) a. Dynamics of Worldviews, Faith and Culture b. Faith and Reason c. Divine Revelation and Faith The Wisdom and Inspiration in the great Faith Towards fullness of life
(Spiritualities and
Religious Movements in the Philippines) 1.5 hrs a. Indigenous Spiritualities b. Folk Spiritualities 1.5 hrs c. Hinduism d. Buddhism 1.5 hrs e. Judaism f. Islam 1.5 hrs g. Catholicism h. Protestantism 1.5 hrs i. Iglesia ni Kristo j. El Shaddai Module 3 The Christian Perspective on Fullness of life (Christian Paradigm and Spirituality) 3 hrs a. Jesus, The Word made Flesh 3 hrs b. Jesus and the Christian Community 3 hrs c. Celebrating the Presence of Jesus Module 4 Witnessing as Faith Communities (Concrete Lived Spirituality) 3 hrs a. Looking into one’s Lived Cultural Spirituality 3 hrs b. Understanding and appreciating one’s Lived Spirituality Module 5 Inter-Religious Dialogue in the Philippines 3 hrs a. The Catholic Church and Dialogue 3 hrs b. General Principles on Dialogue
Methodologies and Strategies Transformative learning approaches and strategies Lecture and Reporting Film and documentary viewing and analysis Individual and group Research Faith Community Involvement • • • • •
Requirements: Personal Integration Papers. This course requires a significant amount of reading, writing and discussion. The purpose of integration papers is to help you participate in class discussions, to allow you articulate in your own words significant concepts and ideas raised in your readings, class discussions, activities and lectures, and to facilitate connections between then and your own life experiences. a. Coat of Arms b. Life Line c. Faith Life d. My World View e. Contexts of My Faith f. Rediscovering My Spirituality 2. Individual/Group research and Presentation on the Different faith Traditions focusing on their spiritualities. a. brief history b. views on Life, the World, God, c. views on Happiness, Salvation , d. their great Teacher/s and His Teachings, e. views on other Religions 1.
3. Faith Community Involvement (10 hours) 4. Individual Research and Participation: Questions Related to God, Church, Bible, Sacraments Assessment and evaluation Rubrics for assessment provided in each module Personal Integration papers Parish/Faith Community Involvement=10%, Class Behavior/Attendance, Class Participation = 25% Quizzes/ Assignments/ Reflection-reaction papers/ Group Activities/Presentations = 50% Finals (Video Presentation) =15% Final Grade is the average of your grade during midterms and during finals • • • • •
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References: Text Materials Bevans, Stephen and Roger Schroeder. 2005. Constants in context: a theology of mission for today . Quezon city: Claretian Publications Boff, L. 1979. Liberating Grace. New York: Orbis Books Bradley, G. 2002. The Meaning of life. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Publishing Burrel, David. 2004. Faith and freedom: an interfaith perspective. Malden, MA.: Blackwell Publishing Cacho, R. 2008. “Re-articulating soteriology, using ginhawa as model of theology of salvation for Filipinos”, in The Bible in the 21st century Philippine context.Philippine Bible Society. Carmody, D. 1982. What are they saying about non-christian faith? New Jersey: Paulist Press. Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines.1992. Acts and Decrees of PCPII. De Mesa, J. 2003. Why theology is never far from home. Manila: De La Salle Press. Edwards, D. 1986. What are they saying about Salvation. New York: Paulist Press. Flanery, A.(ed.), 1975. Documents of Vatican II. Grand Rapids Eerdmans Inc. Gonzalez, A. 2002. Towards an adult faith. Manila: De LaSalle Press. Green, Joel. 2003. Salvation. Missouri: Chalice Press. Hand, Thomas. 2004. Always a Pilgrim: walking the zen christian path. California: Mercy Center Meditation Program. Knox, Ian. 1999. Theology for Teachers. Quezon City: Claretian Publications. Mallon, Elias D. 2006. Islam: what catholics need to know. Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association. Mullen, P. 1985. Being Saved . London: SCM Press Ltd. O’Toole, L. 1998. John Baptist de la Salle, the teacher saint . Manila: De LaSalle Press. Ratzinger, Joseph. 2004. Truth and tolerance: Christian belief and world religions. San Francisco: Ignatius Press. Russel, L. 1982. Becoming Human. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press. Saeed, Abdullah and Hassan Saeed. 2004. Freedom of religion, apostacy and islam. Burlington VT: Ashgate. Wostin, L. (ed.), 2004. I believe. Quezon City: Claretian Publications. Websites: http://
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