DANIEL J. GROSS HIGH SCHOOL
2005

COURSE OUTLINE FOR: Theology 103B.  Catholic Social Justice

TEACHER NAME: Mr. Jim Homan					            SEMESTER    2   

Course Goals           
• To explore the current realities of our world and our Christian response to those realities.
• To learn the pastoral circle and be able to apply it to justice issues.

Material to be Covered
• pastoral circle  
• sexism
• cardinal and theological virtues 
• principles of Catholic Social Teaching 
• poverty and hunger  
• racism  
• prejudice

Types of Assignments and How Often
Reading assignments every week - answering questions every week - various projects every 2-4 weeks - work on action project begins first or third quarter and continues until the end of the semester.

Types of Assessments and How Often
Projects every 2-4 weeks.  Written tests every 2-4 weeks.  Final action project. 

Grading 
Points are received for all assignments and assessments.  The student's grade will be the percentage of points earned out of the total points possible.  The action project is a requirement  for completion of this course,  counting for around 50% of the semester grade and is in place of a final exam. Assignments and tests are each worth about 25%. If the student does not adequately complete the action project, they will fail the course. Mid-term grade reflects progress to that point, semester grade reflects the entire semester. Points are taken off of the assignment when it is handed in late equivalent to one letter grade per day late.  After five days the student is still expected to turn in their assignment (maximum points=half credit.)  Late assignments can be turned in until the last day of the quarter for half credit. If a student misses class it is their responsibility to approach the teacher and get the assignments or notes that were missed.  The previously absent student has two days after returning to make up anything missed before it is counted late.  Long absences are handled individually.

Note:  Again: the student must complete every aspect of the semester action project in order to pass.

Materials Needed for Class
• Textbook—Catholic Social Teaching
• Pen or Pencil
• Notebook
• Folder
• Loose leaf

Class Rules
• Treat yourself and others with respect
• Be on time (-10 if not)
• Work hard
• Bring Materials (sometimes worth points)