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Review of previous ideas about faith: from the Holden Caulfied discussions, from classes.
What is the secular definition of faith?
Two insights about faith from Freshman Year: (A) what are the two necessary components of faith. (B) Give the four charactersitics of biblical faith from the freshman text. Be able to show how the major figures in the Bible (Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, Peter) does or does not meet each criteria. Also be able to apply this another historical figure, to a literary character, and to yourself.
Give the Catholic definition of faith. List its seven major characterstics. In The Mission which of the major characters best demonstrates each?
Describe nihilism. Describe radicalism. What is the Golden Way?
Great heroes/heroines in literature, movies and history. What role does faith play in their stories?
Ignatian words (and web sites): examen of consciousness, consolation and desolation, metanoia, The Two Standards, the contemplative in action, colloquy, "God can be found in all things" Know also the Spiritual Exercises (know "The First Principle and Foundation" and its "basic premise." A great site for all this is Fr. Geroge Traub S.J.'s Do You Speak Ignatian?"
Words you should know: nihilism, radicalism, skepticism, fanaticism, fundamentalism, grace, free will, blind faith, virtue, justice, prudence, fortitude, temperance, cardinal virtues, theological virtues.
Web assignment for the fourth major section "What is Faith?"
Create a web site on a person who is a model of faith.
Must have at least one picture of the person.
Must have the story of the person's growth in faith, centering on the events, people and experiences which molded and challenged their faith.
Must have links in your writing.
Must have at least three good sources. If the sources are internet, you much list these as workable links. These must be cited properly.
Let me give you guidance and advice as you build the page. Click here for options and suggestions. You can always suggest a person on your own but this must be approved. There will be a sign up early in the section.
Journal
Do ONE of these options. Usually due the day before the section test at the begining of class. This should be your web page and a hard copy should be handed in with the section test
Five parts, rubric grading: 1) One paragraph summary of the key idea summarizing the topic of the section. 2) List and explain three of the most important ideas you want to remember from this section. week. Explain in a clear and complete manner. Explain in a way that someone reading would be able to know and understand the ideas appreciate its worth. Make it clear why you think these are worth remebering. 3) One image of that reminds you of the topic. Attribute, link, your source. 4) One good question you should keep with you to ponder. OR Suggest to me a fourth thing to do that will help you review section, thing more deeply about issues you choose and prepare for the test.
Listen to a program from Speaking of Faith from NPR and write a summary of its key ideas. Choose one of these:
