Bexley Hall Seabury Western Seminary Federation

Syllabus

This syllabus may change during the course of the term.

Notification of changes will be posted on Moodle and emailed directly to students

Course title: PSF301 Anglican Formation

Term Offered: Spring, 2017

Instructor: the Reverend KyungJa Oh

Contact information: Email:

Skype ID: revkjohFaceTime ID:

Direct Phone: 773.380.7041

Office Hours

In-person or video call:9am – 11 am Monday and Wednesday

By email:Contact anytime for questions or to schedule an appointment

Course Description

Formation at Bexley Seabury focuses on theological self-reflection as a means of gaining insight into the effectiveness and depth of personal spiritual practice in preparationfor ordination and service asprophet voices in the Church, the world and daily live.Studentsare supported in developing spiritual practicesthat free them to wonder andexperiment with ways to realize and sustain their vocation. The Anglican Formation course is intentionally designed to stretch students to creatively respond through reading, writing and artistic expression. The course is required for the MDiv degree program and may be taken by students earning their Diploma in Anglican Studies; other students mustobtainpermission from the director of formation before registering for this course.

Course Objectives and Goals

Students successfully completing this course will develop skill in

  • Theological self-reflection on their life in faith, their assumptions, biases and knowledge about themselves.
  • Contribute to a learning community characterized by dialogue, mutual respect, and appreciation of diverse views

Students will have the opportunity to develop the following competencies

  • Insightfulawareness of self as disciple and spiritual leader in a community of the Body of Christ.
  • Identify the presence of grace inherent in self and others through group conversations and individual reflection.

Course Requirement

All students are required to attend the entire Formation Retreaton January 28th– 29th (Noon to Noon).

Criteria for Passing Grade

Satisfactory completion of the following:

  1. Readings, webcasts, videos and podcasts
  2. Completion of all assignments
  3. Reflections and responses posted on Moodle as assigned
  4. Review of individual and group projects (Rubric attached and posted on Moodle)
  5. Final Reflection: 1500 – 2000 words in proper written format (see Student Handbook)
  • Identify & describeyour most significant, spiritual self-observations this term and respond to the following:
  • How has thisalteredyour use, balance and perception of time, energy and spirit?
  • What spiritual practices have been most effective in this work?
  • Students may complete this assignment in media other than writing and must receive pre-approval of the instructor no later than April 7, 2017.
  • Grading rubric for the final reflection is attached and will be posted on Moodle.

The Final Reflectiondescribed above will be added to the student’s portfolio which is used to assess student learning, accomplishment of course objectives and goals and may be used without names to assess aggregate student learning in this program. The rubric for assessment of the Final Reflection will be distributed in class.

The student’s evaluation of this course must be completed and submitted before a course grade will be recorded or released.

Participation in corporate worship is an integral part of students’ formation.

Required Reading

Esther, Elizabeth, Spiritual Sobriety:Stumbling Back to Faith When Good Religion Goes Bad, Convergent Books, 2016.

ISBN: 978-0307731890Also available on Kindle

Niequist, Shauna, Present Over Perfect, Zondervan Publishers, 2016.

ISBN: 987-0310342991Also available on Kindle

Course Schedule

The Anglican Formation course beginswith an on-campus retreat beginning at Noon on January 28thand concluding at Noon January 29th. Attendance at his retreat, in its entirety, is required.

Course assignments are as follows:

January 28 & 29Formation Retreat (no pre-retreat preparation assigned - you’re

welcome)

The Retreat will include:

Introduction to the course

Syllabus Review

Course Objectives and Goals

Required and Supplemental Reading

Establishing A Safe Environment

Commitments and Expectations

*Saturday, January 28thFormation Retreat Schedule

NoonGathering of Community and Lunch

1:00pmCourse work and Questions

2:00pmGroup Spiritual Direction

2:45pm Break

3:00pmSpiritual Direction

3:45pm Break

4:15pm Evening Prayer

Dinner and Free time

*Sunday, January 29thFormation Retreat Schedule

9:00 amHoly Eucharist

9:45amInk

Conversation

NoonDismissal

Course Assignments

February 1Assignment due by 5pm:

  • Post on Moodle(min. 250-max. 500 words)
  • Your flection onInk
  • What theological issues did you identify in the film?
  • Your response/reaction to at least one of these topics

February 22Assignment due by 5pm:

  • Read: Esther, Spiritual Sobriety
  • Post on Moodle(min. 250 - max. 500 words)
  • Reflect on a topic raised in this reading that relates to your vocational discernment/responsibilities

March 1Assignment due by 5pm:

  • Post on Moodle(min. 250 - max. 500 words)
  • Respond to the posts of three classmates

March 30Assignment due by 5pm:

  • Read: Niequist, Present Over Perfect
  • Response to this reading will be held‘live’

via web conference at 7:30pm CDT

Instructions for log-onforthcoming

-OR -

  • Post on Moodle(min 250 – max. 500 words)
  • Your response to this reading

April 5Assignment due by 5pm:

  • IF- and only if -you have written your reflection for March 30th, respond to the reflections of two classmates who have also written and posted on Moodle

May 5Assignment due by 5pm:Final Reflection

TheFinal Reflection is the “artifact” that will be placed in your portfolio. The grading rubric is attached to this syllabus and is also available on the “Anglican Formation Spring, 2017” Moodle site.

A Word About Assessment

The Bexley Seabury Seminary Federation regularly evaluates the quality of our programs using a variety of data and artifacts, including portfolios of students’ work. These portfolios consist of designated student work (artifacts) from each course, along with the instructor’s rubric-based evaluation of the artifact.

At the end of the term, the course instructor will send your Final Project (see “C” above), the designated artifact for this course, and the evaluation of your work to you and to the Officer for Academic Affairs for inclusion in your portfolio.

We use your portfolio annually as a check list to track your progress toward the degree, diploma or certificate. This usually does not involve any further evaluation of your work.

Your portfolio or parts of it may be included in a small, random selection of portfolios from a 3-4 year period so that we can assess overall (aggregate) student learning relative to curricular goals and program effectiveness No portfolio or artifact is evaluated until all identifying information is removed, and no identifying information will be included in any evaluation or report.

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The Federation statement on responsible use of materials by others:

PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is the taking of the words, ideas, and methods of others as one’s own. In academia, plagiarism involves the use of others’ words and ideas without adequate reference to the author or indication of quotation. It is a serious form of academic dishonesty or academic fraud, and offenders are subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion from school. In order to avoid plagiarism, especially by inappropriate use or citation of quotations and ideas, students are expected to familiarize themselves with the requirements and practices of citation found in Turabian’s Manual for Writers. Unfamiliarity with these requirements and practices is not an acceptable reason for unintentional plagiarism. Plagiarism cannot be evaded through the alteration of occasional words from one’s source.

When plagiarism is detected, the instructor will assign the work an appropriate grade and then refer the matter, together with evidence to the Academic Dean who, in consultation with the faculty and the President, will make an appropriate disposition of the matter, which may include failure of the course, academic probation for a designated period, suspension for a designated period, or expulsion from the program. The student’s bishop will normally be notified of the situation.

Those who have questions about the nature and scope of plagiarism should consult the Academic Dean.

Class Element / Outstanding
3 / Sufficient
2 / Insufficient
1 / Score
Engages the reader by establishing a context and analyzing a personal situation / Effectively identifies a condition, situation, or issue in order to analyze a personal situation. Insightful analysis conveys significance of the condition, situation, or issue. / Clearly identifies a condition, situation, or issue in order to analyze a personal situation. Analysis conveys significance of the condition, situation, or issue. / Identifies a context, a situation, or an issue but does not engage in analysis.
Creates a coherent organizing structure. / The response is skillfully organized from beginning to end; opening, body, and closure are appropriately complex. / The response is clearly organized from beginning to end; opening, body, and closure are appropriately complex. / Produces an organization that is incomplete or one or more elements causes confusion.
Demonstrates understanding of English language conventions and uses Turabian appropriately. / Demonstrates consistent control of grammar, usage, punctuation, sentence construction, and spelling. Uses Turabian appropriately. / Demonstrates control of grammar, usage, punctuation, sentence construction, and spelling. Infrequent errors do not interfere with meaning. Uses Turabian appropriately. / Did not proofread essay. Essay demonstrates little control of usage, grammar, punctuation, sentence construction, and spelling. Numerous errors interfere with meaning.
Total score
Average score

2017Sp Formation ___ eval Reflective Writing

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