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COLLEGE: Liberal Arts

DEPARTMENT: Theology and Religious Education
COURSE CODE: TREDTRI
COURSE TITLE: The Christian and the Word
CLASS DAY & TIME:
ROOM:
INSTRUCTOR: DR. RITO V. BARING, tambutsoy2k@yahoo.com, (consult.) Fridays-930-12nn

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a journey into Sacred Scriptures as a locus of encounter with JESUS, THE LIVING
WORD. The students read and reflect on the bible as Gods revelation or personal communication,
develop the skills in biblical analysis and personally reflect on the life of Jesus. The course empowers the
students to live and promote the Gospel values of justice, peace and care of creation in their lives and in
their communities. Concretely, students immerse into communities in need of help in the catechetical
ministry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Theology and Religious Education
Department (TRED) Expected
Lasallian Graduate Attributes
(ELGA):
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able
to do the following:
A Christian / Lasallian ACHIEVER LO1. Responding to the Lasallian vision-mission by living out
Christian perspectives, behavior, attitudes and contributing to the
growth of the local church and nation
A Compassionate SERVANT-
LEADER
LO2. Participating/leading in their faith celebrations and building
of communities in the promotion human dignity, peace, and the
preferential option for the poor as well as in advocating care for
the earth, good of the nation & the church
An Proactive Advocate of
DIALOGUE
LO3. Involving and supporting inter-religious dialogue,
ecumenism as to respect other perspectives and opinions (faith,
religion, culture, orientation) and promoting justice, equality and
the common good
A Creative-Critical LEARNER LO4. Initiating ways to gain new knowledge thru critical
discussions, researches, academic forums, and participation in
professional organizations and their activities
A Dynamic Agent of Renewal &
Social Transformation
LO5. Participating actively and responding to socio-economic-
political, cultural, moral and spiritual issues, concerns, and needs
of the people, the community especially the poor/marginalized
through living out high-order principles, e.g., compassion,
sympathy, forgiveness, mercy, faithfulness, accountability


FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit the
following during the indicated dates of the term.

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LEARNING OUTCOME (LO) REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE
LO1. Responding to the Lasallian
vision-mission by living out Christian
perspectives, behavior, attitudes and
contributing to the growth of the local
church and nation
TREDTRI Catechetical Immersion Program
(TCIP):
Applying theology and religious education
learning through participation in the
catechetical ministry
Fourteenth
Week of the
Term (specified
date)
LO2. Participating/leading in their faith
celebrations and building of
communities in the promotion human
dignity, peace, and the preferential
option for the poor as well as in
advocating care for the earth, good of
the nation & the church
Para-Liturgical/Liturgical Celebration:
Demonstrating the integration of Sacred
Scriptures, worship, and communal/social
dynamics


Twelfth Week
of the Term
(specified date)



LO3. Involving and supporting inter-
religious dialogue, ecumenism as to
respect other perspectives and
opinions (faith, religion, culture,
orientation) and promoting justice,
equality and the common good
Research Presentation on Frequently Asked
Questions About the Bible By Christian and
Non-Christian Believers:
Conducting a survey to know peoples
perception of and questions about the
Bible as well as presenting the acquired
insight and formulated ideas about the
relevance of the Bible, its nature, the
concerns on canon and divisions,
authorship, inspiration, and translations of
the Bible
Second Week
of the Term
(specified date)
LO4. Initiating ways to gain new
knowledge thru critical discussions,
researches, academic forums, and
participation in professional
organizations and their activities
Research Presentation on Approaches in
Biblical Interpretation:
Explaining the basic tools in studying the
three worlds of Biblical interpretation and
synthesizing the value of biblical criticism
tools associated with the three worlds
Fifth Week of
the Term
(specified date)
LO5. Participating actively and
responding to socio-economic-
political, cultural, moral and spiritual
issues, concerns, and needs of the
people, the community especially the
poor/marginalized through living out
high-order principles, e.g.,
compassion, sympathy, forgiveness,
mercy, faithfulness, accountability
Creative Project and Exhibit:
Weaving/Producing a creative,
inculturated, relevant story / artwork /
song / poem / MTV / painting about Jesus
as the role model for pagpapakatao in the
21
st
century
Ninth Week of
the Term
(specified date)

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY
4
SATISFACTORY
3
DEVELOPING
2
BEGINNING
1

RATING
Participation in
TREDTRI
Catechetical
Immersion
Program (TCIP)
The participation
manifests qualities
which go beyond
the requirements.
Indicators:
The participation
manifests the
required qualities.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
The participation
partially manifests
the required
qualities.
Indicators:
The participation
does not manifest
any of the
requirements.
Indicators:
15%
3
1. demonstrates
original
catechetical work
2. shows
exceptionally
creative and
innovative
work/output
design and
presentation
3. presents critical,
insightful, and
highly detailed
content
4. explains highly
relevant and
valuable topics /
activities
5. exemplifies
better applicability
in the communal /
social context and
concrete life
situation
6. draws out high
appreciation
interest from
participants
distinguished
catechetical work
2. shows creativity
and innovative
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents in-depth,
educational, and
detailed content
4. explains relevant
and valuable
topics/activities
5. exemplifies
applicability in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out
appreciation and
interest from
participants
1. demonstrates
familiar catechetical
work
2. shows less
creativity and
innovation in the
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents simple,
established, and less
detailed content
4. explains less
substantial and
valuable
topics/activities
5. gives examples
that are less
applicable in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out less
interest from
participants
1. demonstrates
customized
catechetical work
2. shows no
creativity and
innovation in the
work / output design
and presentation
3. presents inferior,
indiscriminate, and
unclear content
4. uses irrelevant and
insignificant topics /
activities
5. gives examples
that are not
applicable in the
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out no
interest from the
participants
Integration of
Sacred Scriptures,
worship, and
communal/social
dynamics
The participation
manifests qualities
which go beyond
the requirements.
Indicators:
1. shows
exceptionally
creative and
innovative
performance
2. demonstrates
highly relevant and
valuable topics /
activities
3. exemplifies
better applicability
in the communal /
social context and
concrete life
situation
4. draws out high
appreciation and
interest from
participants
The participation
manifests the
required qualities.
Indicators:
1. shows creative and
innovative
performance
2. demonstrates
relevant and valuable
topics/activities
3. exemplifies
applicability in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
4. draws out
appreciation and
interest from
participants

The participation
partially manifests
the required
qualities.
Indicators:
1. shows less
creativity and
innovation in the
performance
2. demonstrates less
substantial and
valuable
topics/activities
3. gives examples
that are less
applicable in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
4. draws out less
appreciation and
interest from
participants

The participation
does not manifest
any of the
requirements.
Indicators:
1. shows no
creativity and
innovation in the
performance
presentation
2. uses irrelevant and
insignificant
topics/activities
3. gives examples
that are not
applicable in the
context and concrete
life situation
4. draws out no
appreciation and
interest from the
participants
15%
Conduction of
survey formulation
of ideas about the
Sacred Scriptures
The participation
manifests qualities
which go beyond
the requirements.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
The submitted work
manifests the
required qualities.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
distinguished
The participation
partially manifests
the required
qualities.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
The participation
does not manifest
any of the
requirements.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates poor
20%
4
highly
distinguished
acquisition of data
and formulation of
ideas
2. shows
exceptionally
creative and
innovative
work/output
design and
presentation
3. presents critical,
insightful, and
highly detailed
content
4. explains highly
relevant and
valuable topics /
activities
5. exemplifies
better applicability
in the communal /
social context and
concrete life
situation
6. draws out high
appreciation
interest from
participants
acquisition of data
and formulation of
ideas
2. shows creativity
and innovative
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents in-depth,
educational, and
detailed content
4. explains relevant
and valuable
topics/activities
5. exemplifies
applicability in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out
appreciation and
interest from
participants
typical acquisition of
data and formulation
of ideas
2. shows less
creativity and
innovation in the
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents simple,
established, and less
detailed content
4. explains less
substantial and
valuable
topics/activities
5. gives examples
that are less
applicable in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out less
appreciation and
interest from
participants
acquisition of data
and formulation of
ideas
2. shows no
creativity and
innovation in the
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents inferior,
indiscriminate, and
unclear content
4. uses irrelevant and
insignificant topics /
activities
5. gives examples
that are not
applicable in the
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out no
appreciation and
interest from the
participants.
Explanation and
synthesis of the
approaches in
Biblical
interpretation
The participation
manifests qualities
which go beyond
the requirements.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
highly
distinguished
research and
formulation of
ideas
2. shows
exceptionally
creative and
innovative
work/output
design and
presentation
3. presents critical,
insightful, and
highly detailed
content
4. explains highly
relevant and
valuable topics /
activities
5. exemplifies
better applicability
The submitted work
manifests the
required qualities.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
distinguished
research and
formulation of ideas
2. shows creativity
and innovative
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents in-depth,
educational, and
detailed content
4. explains relevant
and valuable
topics/activities
5. exemplifies
applicability in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out
appreciation and
interest from
participants
The participation
partially manifests
the required
qualities.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
insufficient research
and formulation of
ideas
2. shows less
creativity and
innovation in the
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents simple,
established, and less
detailed content
4. explains less
substantial and
valuable
topics/activities
5. gives examples
that are less
applicable in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out less
The participation
does not manifest
any of the
requirements.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates poor
research and
formulated 2. shows
no creativity and
innovation in the
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents inferior,
indiscriminate, and
unclear content
4. uses irrelevant and
insignificant
topics/activities
5. gives examples
that are not
applicable in the
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out no
appreciation and
interest from the
participants.
20%
5
in the communal /
social context and
concrete life
situation
6. draws out high
appreciation
interest from
participants
appreciation and
interest from
participants
Production and
Exhibit of Creative
Project
The participation
manifests qualities
which go beyond
the requirements.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
original
work/output
production
2. shows
exceptionally
creative and
innovative
work/output
design and
presentation
3. presents critical,
insightful, and
highly detailed
content
4. explains highly
relevant and
valuable topics /
activities
5. exemplifies
better applicability
in the communal /
social context and
concrete life
situation
6. draws out high
appreciation
interest from
participants
The submitted work
manifests the
required qualities.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
distinguished
work/output
production
2. shows creativity
and innovative
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents in-depth,
educational, and
detailed content
4. explains relevant
and valuable
topics/activities
5. exemplifies
applicability in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out interest
from participants
The participation
partially manifests
the required
qualities.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
familiar catechetical
work
2. shows less
creativity and
innovation in the
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents simple,
established, and less
detailed content
4. explains less
substantial and
valuable
topics/activities
5. gives examples
that are less
applicable in the
communal / social
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out less
interest from
participants
The participation
does not manifest
any of the
requirements.
Indicators:
1. demonstrates
customized
catechetical work
2. shows no
creativity and
innovation in the
work/output design
and presentation
3. presents inferior,
indiscriminate, and
unclear content
4. uses irrelevant and
insignificant
topics/activities
5. gives examples
that are not
applicable in the
context and concrete
life situation
6. draws out no
interest from the
participants
30%
TOTAL: 100%


OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:
Aside from the final output, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
Reaction/Reflection Paper
Seatwork
Group Work/Report


GRADING SYSTEM:
-grading system is uploaded at the yahoo groups site. Please download it.

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LEARNING PLAN:

LEARNING
OUTCOME
TOPIC WEEK
NO.
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
LO3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
ABOUT THE BIBLE
1-3

Individual Seatwork
Documentary Film Viewing
Individual Reflection Paper
Group Work
Survey Questionnaire
Group Research and Presentation
LO4 APPROACHES TO BIBLE INTERPRETATION:
THE 3 WORLDS IN UNDERSTANDING THE
BIBLICAL TEXT
4-6 Individual Seatwork
Game: Pass the Message Relay
Class Discussions
Documentary Film Viewing
Individual Reflection Paper
Group Work
Group Research and Presentation
LO5 THE HISTORICAL JESUS 7-9 Individual Seatwork
Documentary Film Viewing
Individual Reflection Paper
Class Discussions and Input
Group Creative Project and Exhibit
LO2 THE CHRIST OF FAITH 10-12 Para-Liturgy/Liturgy
Individual Seatwork
Case Study/Discussions
Individual Reflection Paper
Group Work/Report
Group Creative Presentation
LO1 JESUS THE REVELATION OF GOD: A CALL TO
DISCIPLESHIP
13-14 Individual Seatwork
Class Discussions/Input
Individual Paper
Group Creative Work
Catechetical Demonstration

REFERENCES:
A. Books/Articles:
1. Baukham, Richard. The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple: Narrative, History and Theology in
the Gospel of John. Chicago: Baker Academic, 1996.
2. Bragado, Erlinda and A. Monera. Kaloob: Interweaving on the Christian Story. Manila: DLSU
University Press, 1999.
3. Brown, Raymond, SS, et.al. (Eds.). The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. New Jersey:
Prentice Hall, 1990.
4. Brown, Raymond. An Introduction to New Testament Christology. Manila: St. Paul, 1994.
5. Brown, Raymond. The Community of the Beloved Disciple. Manila: St. Paul, 2002.
6. Charpentier, Etienne. How to Read the New Testament. Quezon City: Claretian, 1997.
7. Fee, Gordon D. and D. Stuart. How to Read the Bible from All Its Worth, 2
nd
Ed. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan Publishing, 1993.
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8. Flannery, Austin, OP (Ed.). Dei Verbum, in VATICAN Council II: The Conciliar and Post
Conciliar Documents. Pasay City: Paulines Publishing House, 1984.
9. Gonzales, Andrew FSC. DLSU Booklet on St. La Salle. Manila: DLSU Press, 1987.
10. Metzger, Bruce & Coogan, Michael (Eds.). The Oxford Companion to the Bible. New York &
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993.
11. Moore, Stephen & Segovia, Fernando. Postcolonial Biblical Criticism: Interdisciplinary
Intersections. London & New York: T&T Clark International, 2005.
12. Moyise, Steve. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
nd
Edition (London & New York: T&T Clark
International, 2004.
13. New Jerusalem Bible (NJB). New York: Doubleday, 1985.
14. New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible. Tennessee: Catholic Bible Press, 1990.
Press, 2006.
15. Segovia, Fernando. Decolonizing Biblical Studies: A View from the Margins. New York: Orbis
Books, 2000.
16. Synod on the Word of God: Synod of Bishops in the Sixth General Congregation.
LOsservatore Romano, no. 44, 29 October 2008.
17. The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church.The Pontifical Biblical Commission. Origins: CNS
Documentary Service, vol. 23, no. 29, January 6, 1994.
18. Wostyn, Lode, ed. Believing Unto Discipleship: Jesus of Nazareth: A Workbook for Theology
Two. Quezon City: Claretian, 2000.
19. Baring, Rito. March-April 2008. Understanding Student Bible Reading Attitudes: A
Philippine Experience Religious Education Journal 103 (2): 162-178.
20. Baring, Rito. 2007. Revisiting Patristic and Medieval Frameworks in the Students Bible
Reading Attitudes: Early Exegesis at work in Contemporary Times UNITAS 80 (4): 421-436

B. Websites:
1. Biblical Criticism from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_criticism
2. Form Criticism from http://www.theology.edu/b725d.htm
3. Higher Criticism from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/higher_criticism
4. Literary Criticism from http://www.theology.edu/b725b.htm
5. Henry E. Neufeld, Inspiration, Biblical Authority and Inerrancy from
http://energion.com/rpp/inspired.php
6. Jerome H. Neyrey, Whats Wrong With This Picture? John 4, Cultural Stereotypes of
Women and Public and Private Spaces
from http://www.nd.edu/~jneyrey1?picture.html
7. Kreeft, Peter. Arguments for Gods Existence. http://www.peterkreeft.com/featured-
writing.htm
8. Michael Morrison, Rhetorical Criticism: History, Purpose and Method
from http://www.angelfire.com/md/mdmorrison/nt/rhetorical.pdf
9. Timothy Sliedrecht, Narrative Criticism from
http://oczpta.blu.livefilestore.com/.../1NarrativeAnalysis.pdf?download

C. Film/Documentary/Visual Materials
1. In the Beginning a Movie starred by Martin Landau and Jacqueline Bisset
3. Judas and Jesus a Movie starred by Jonathan Scarfe and Jonathon Schaech
4. The Disciples a BBC Bible Mysteries
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5. The Real Mary Magdalene a BBC Bible Mysteries
6. Who Killed Jesus a BBC Bible Mysteries
7. Drawings/Paintings by Joey Velasco
8. The Son of God a BBC Bible Mysteries
9. Joshua and the Battle of Jericho a BBC Bible Mysteries
10. Book of Revelation a BBC Bible Mysteries

CLASS POLICIES:

Attendance. Students are expected to come to class diligently and on time. The maximum class days
that a student may be absent is 5 day. According to the university rule, students who have incurred
absences equivalent to 2 days for a class meeting once a week automatically get a final grade of 0.0.
No excuses will be accepted for latecomers and may be refused entry.2 occasions of tardiness constitute
1 absence from class. Absence approved and sanctioned by the University shall not be counted against
the student. However, the student is nevertheless responsible and therefore not excused for missed
class activities, tests and other class requirements.

Deadlines: All seat works, projects, reports, papers and other written outputs must be submitted on
time or not later than the date and the time specified by the professor. Final call time is just before the
class on that date ends or as separately announced. All papers must be submitted on the scheduled date
of submission. Any requirement submitted after the specified date and time shall no longer be received
and accepted, and shall get a grade of 0.0.

Respect and Decorum. The students are expected to observe proper decorum and shall give respect to
both his/her professor and classmates.

Final Grade. Missed exams, exercises, and presentations are equivalent to zero. No make-up exercises,
assignments and exams will be given. No extra work will be given to adjust grades. As a general rule, the
passing grade for the class is 1.0. However, for Accountancy students, the passing grade is 2.0.

Cheating, Plagiarism and Acts of Dishonesty. Any form of dishonesty is extremely prohibited and shall
be severely dealt with by the University through the Discipline Office and the Student Handbook.

Electronic Devices and Unnecessary Noise. Please put on silent mode all your cellular telephones and
other electronic devices. Laptops will NOT be allowed used during class sessions except during
presentation. Unnecessary noise and class disturbances will not be tolerated. Lecture notes and
Powerpoint presentations will NOT be distributed.