World VIEW

January 21, 2008

Instructor: David M. Hasz

Introduction

Activity #1

• You have until 8:15 to write a description of what you believe your world view is. IE: How do you view the world? Through what lens are you looking?

World View

• This is a serious study of World View.

• Grading Policy– Tests – Multiple Choice, Synthesis

– Quizzes

– Class Participation

• Attendance Policy

• Testing Policy

Class Policy Cont.

•Textbook – dispersal

•Questions?

World View

• The Text is broken into 5 parts:–Why it matters.

–Where did we come from, and who are we?

Five Parts

–The Fall: What had gone wrong with the world?

–Redemption: What can we do to fix it?

–Restoration: How Now Shall We Live

Other Recommended Reading

• For Extra Credit you can raise either test score by 10% by reading and submitting a two page report on any other approved work found in the recommended reading section.

Class lecture with response

• Your participation is important in this class, come ready to discuss the material covered.

Activity 4

• Read the introduction to the text, titled:

• Introduction – How Now Shall We Live?

Activity 5

• Break into groups of 3-5

• Discuss in this small group what you wrote as your world view.

• Discuss in this small group what you expect to learn during the course.

• Discuss in this small group what grade you intend to get.

Assignment for Jan. 28

• Read Chapters 1-2

• Consider the following Questions:

• What is the difference between saving grace and common grace?

• What is the purpose of How Now Shall We Live?

Other Questions to Consider

• What are the three questions that form the grid through which all worldviews can be evaluated?

• What is the basis for the Christian Worldview?

• What is the “false dichotomy”?

Key Dates to Consider:

• March 17 – Exam #1– Study along the way

• May 23 – Final Exam• Quizzes will be announced

one week in advance• Syllabus to be emailed