TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SYLLABUS:
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
Overview of the Bible is designed to introduce students to the content of
the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the Christian scriptures (New Testament)
and to acquaint students with the backgrounds of the books of the Bible for
proper interpretation.
This course is designed to help students achieve the stated student outcomes
of the university. Upon completion of a degree program, each student at CBU
should be able to “demonstrate spiritual literacy, including Biblical Christian
faith and practice, Baptist perspectives, and the Christian’s role in
fulfilling the Great Commission.” This course is also designed so that students
will achieve other university student outcomes such as:
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to “respect diverse religious, cultural
philosophical, and aesthetic experiences and perspectives,”
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to “use critical thinking skills to demonstrate
literacy,” and
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to “implement a personal and social ethic that
results in informed participation in multiple levels of community”
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Overview of the Bible is "a general survey
of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian writings (New Testament) with special
emphasis to the religious and national life of the Hebrew people, the life of
Jesus, and the development of the early church."
COURSE OBJECTIVES: As a result of the study
conducted in this course, it is anticipated that each student will be able to:
- Identify and describe the
primary events, basic themes, and major characters in the Bible;
- Identify and describe the
various types of literature represented in the Bible and the religious and
cultural conditions out of which they arose;
- Interpret biblical passages
from their historical framework into the contemporary world;
- Compare relationships
between people and their God as set forward in the Bible;
- Read the Bible on their own
and understand those passages in light of their historical and literary
context.
TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS:
- The Bible. A modern
English Bible translation is required such as the NRSV, NIV, NASB, or ESV.
There is no specific Bible in the CBU bookstore for you to buy since many
students already have a Bible. If you do not, you may purchase one through
an area bookstore or online. A study Bible is not necessary for this
course, but it might be helpful. Online Bibles can be found at several
websites including http://net.bible.org.
- Lecture Notes. There
is no textbook to purchase for this course. You
will need to access the CST100 Lecture Notes at www.calbaptist.edu/jcate/cst100.
Weekly you will need to read and study the appropriate assignment.
COURSE ORGANIZATION. Each week, time in class
will be divided in half. The first hour of class will be used to review and
clarify what students were studying online during the week. Then an in-class
exam will be given over that material. The last hour of class will be used to
preview the material that students will be studying online during the upcoming
week.
Recommendations on how to approach the material in this course:
- First, The online notes for the upcoming week will be
previewed during the last hour of class each week. It would be good to
have a copy of the online notes and to have skimmed them briefly for the
preview time.
- Second, I suggest that
students begin reading and studying soon after this preview. Try to look
at them day by day. “Cramming” right before the exam is not effective
studying.
- Third, make posts in
the Blackboard Discussion Board for that week since the questions are
based on the notes and Bible passages.
- Finally, the online
notes will be reviewed in class to answer any remaining questions and to
address important topics that need clarification or emphasis.
Caution. Don't be too dependent on
the one-hour review of the material to prepare you for the exam. You must study the notes thoroughly
during the week to do well on the exam. The online notes are a text version of
what I used to spend 4+ hours covering in class--until 10:30pm! It is
impossible for the preview or review of the notes in class to cover all that
you will need to learn for the exam. Merely reading the notes once will not be
sufficient either. Since you are college students, I expect you to be able to
study the notes thoroughly without me reading every word to you. The online
notes are designed to allow flexibility for you to study this material on your
own without having to stay in class until 10:30pm. The preview is intended to
introduce you to material you will be covering and the review to clarify things
before the exam.
COURSE CALENDAR AND ASSIGNMENTS:
The recommended readings from the Bible are found at the top of
each unit of the online notes.
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(1) Monday,
March 1
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Introduction to the Course
Preview Material: Unit 1 - Backgrounds
to the Bible
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(2) Monday,
March 8
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Assessment Pre-Test is due before
studying for Unit 1
Review Material: Unit 1 - Backgrounds
to the Bible
Exam: Unit 1 - Backgrounds to the Bible
Preview Material: Unit 2 - The Torah
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(3) Monday,
March 15
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Review Material: Unit 2 - The Torah
Exam: Unit 2 - The Torah
Preview Material: Unit 3 - The Former
Prophets
Note: Class does meet
even though it is Spring Break for CBU trad
students.
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(4) Monday,
March 22
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Review Material: Unit 3 - The Former
Prophets
Exam: Unit 3 - The Former Prophets
Preview Material: Unit 4 - New
Testament Backgrounds
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(5) Monday,
March 29
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Review Material: Unit 4 - New
Testament Backgrounds
Exam: Unit 4 - New Testament Backgrounds
Preview Material: Unit 5 - Jesus and
the Gospel of Mark
Online on Unit 3B - The Latter
Prophets is due by this date.
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(6) Monday,
April 5
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Review Material: Unit 5 - Jesus and
the Gospel of Mark
Exam: Unit 5 - Jesus and the Gospel of Mark
Preview Material: Unit 6 - The Gospels
of Matthew, Luke, and John
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(7) Monday,
April 12
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Review Material: Unit 6 - The Gospels
of Matthew, Luke, and John
Exam: Unit 6 - The Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John
Preview Material: Unit 7 - Acts and the
Letters of Paul
Online Exam on Unit 3C - The
Writings is due by this date.
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(8) Monday,
April 19
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Review Material: Unit 7 - Acts and the
Letters of Paul
Exam: Unit 7 - Acts and the Letters of Paul
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Friday,
April 30
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Online Exam on Unit 7B - The
General Epistles and Revelation is due by midnight.
Assessment Post-Test is due by midnight.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Your overall grade in CST100 will be an average of the following components:
1. In-Class
Exams on Primary Material (100
points each)
- All students will study the seven
primary units of material for CST100. This primary material is
numbered simply as Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Students will be tested
weekly in class on this primary material from the online notes.
- The primary material will be previewed in class a week before
the exam on it. The material will be reviewed
for clarification and emphasis immediately before an in-class exam is
given. Students are expected to study the online notes thoroughly during the week in
order to perform well on the exam.
- Seven exams will be given on
the primary material. The lowest of these seven exam scores will be
dropped. If a student misses
an exam, this exam score will be the one dropped. If a student
misses more exams than one, the student will receive a zero for each
missed exam (see "attendance policy"
and "make-up exam policy" regarding
exceptions).
2. Discussion
Board Responses (5 points per post; 20 points per unit; 140 points
total)
- Each student is expected to
make four online contributions to the Blackboard Discussion Board
each week.
- Three (3) Responses to
Questions. Please respond to any three questions that Dr. Cate has
posted in Blackboard for the appropriate unit of material. The questions
for each section of material can be viewed all at once on the CST100
course website. Your responses to these questions are expected to be substantial
and meaningful. Posts on the Discussion Boards are expected to be done
before the class meets, preferably well in advance so that others
will have time to read them. Posts that are made after class time begins
(6:00pm) will be counted late and will only receive half credit.
- One (1) "Web-site
Review" Post. In addition to the three responses to questions,
each week each student will make a fourth Discussion Board post by
summarizing and reviewing a web-site listed under "External
Links" in Blackboard for that unit of study for that week. Please
write at least two paragraphs summarizing what you learned by reading one
of these external links. These links provide more detailed information
about specific items discussed in the online notes. Please post your
review as a response to "Web-Site Review" in the appropriate
folder in the Discussion Boards.
- Each week, students will
score 20 points for the Discussion Board if they make the appropriate four
posts on-time in a significant and meaningful manner. Only 15 points will
be given for three posts, 10 points for two, 5 points for one, and zero
for none. Posts made late (after 6:00pm on the night of class) will only
be given half-credit.
3. Attendance (16 points per class; 128 points total)
- Students are expected to be
in class and to contribute in a meaningful way towards the class.
- Students will receive 16
points for full attendance in class each week. Points will be deducted for
tardiness or leaving early. For example, since class will typically be 2˝
hours long, a student arriving an hour late or leaving an hour early will
only receive 10 points (~60%) for attendance for that night.
- Only students with
documentation of an excused absence (hospitalization, funeral, or military
service; see "attendance policy"
below) will not receive a zero for an absence. All other absences will be
counted as a zero.
4. Online
Exams on Secondary Material (40 points each; 120 points total)
- Since CST100 is a 4-credit
course meeting in the format of a 3-credit, 8-week course, the extra semester unit of credit is earned through three
additional online exams on three secondary sections of material (see additional online assignments above).
- The three additional online
exams are:
Unit 3B - The Latter Prophets,
Unit 3C - The Writings, and
Unit 7B - The General Epistles and Revelation.
(Note: these secondary online units are labeled with a "B" and
"C" to distinguish them from the primary material simply labeled
Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 which is tested in class.)
- These three online exams may
be taken any time before or on their due dates (by
midnight). Plan to take them when it is most convenient with your
schedule.
5. Assessment
Pre-Test and Post-Test (12 points total)
- In an effort to provide a
solid educational experience, CBU regularly assesses courses and programs
to determine effectiveness. In CST100, I have written a 50-question "Pre-Test"
that students should take at the beginning
of this course. The score on
this Pre-Test does not affect
a student's grade in the class. The Pre-Test and then a Post-Test
at the end of the course are simply a method to measure student learning
for the whole class during the course.
- To make it as efficient as
possible, the 50 questions are all multiple-choice. The questions
are drawn from all sections of material in the course. Students should
take the Pre-Test before studying
for or taking the exam on Unit 1
(even if that's after the Unit 1 material is previewed on the opening
night of class).
- Allow yourself some time.
Once a student begins taking the Pre-Test, you cannot close it and resume it later. All 50 questions
must be answered at that time in order. You cannot backtrack to a previous
question either.
- In recognition of the time
spent taking the pre-test and post-test, students will earn 12 points as part of their grade in
the course, regardless of their score on either the pre-test or post-test.
Students will receive those points only
if they take both the
Pre-Test and Post-Test.
Students receive either none or all of the points, regardless of
their score.
Summary of Course Requirements:
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Grade Components
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Due Date:
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Points
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Score
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Exam 1 - Backgrounds to the Bible
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Mon, March 8
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100*
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Exam 2 – Torah
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Mon, March 15
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100*
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Exam 3 - Former Prophets
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Mon, March 22
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100*
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Exam 4 - NT Backgrounds
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Mon, March 29
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100*
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Exam 5 - Jesus & the Gospel of Mark
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Mon, April 5
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100*
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Exam 6 - Matthew, Luke, & John
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Mon, April 12
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100*
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Exam 7 - Acts and Letters of Paul
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Mon, April 19
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100*
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Discussion Board Participation
(20 points each for Units 1-7)
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classtime
for that unit of material
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140
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Attendance
(16 points each for 8 classes)
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Weekly
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128
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Online Exam 3B – Latter Prophets
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by Mon, March 29
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40
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Online Exam 3C – The Writings
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by Mon, April 12
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40
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Online Exam 7B – General
Epistles & Rev.
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by Fri, April 30
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40
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Assessment Pre-Test and
Post-Test
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by Mon, March 8
& by Fri, April 30
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12
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TOTAL
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1000
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*The lowest of these seven scores will be dropped.
Note: This chart is the formula used to calculate your grade. Blackboard is not able to calculate your grade accurately since it is
not able to drop your lowest exam score. I set up the Blackboard Gradebook so that all the points add up as listed above, except Unit 7 (which I have to list as a
weight of zero, even though it will
count unless you drop that exam as your lowest exam score).
GRADING SCALE:
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A 930-1000
A- 900-929
B+ 870-899
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B 830-869
B- 800-829
C+ 770-799
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C 730-769
C- 700-729
D+ 670-699
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D 630-669
D- 600-629
F 0-599
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COURSE POLICIES:
Attendance Policy:
- Absences are excused only
for extenuating circumstances such as hospitalization, military
service, funeral of a close family member, or an obligatory CBU activity.
Documentation is necessary for an absence to be excused. All other
absences (including undocumented extenuating circumstances) are
considered unexcused.
- If a student misses class,
it is that student's responsibility (not the professor's) to get
any notes or assignments that were missed due to the absence. Course
materials are available online through Blackboard and the main CST100
website.
- Absences have a negative
effect on the attendance points of a student's grade.
- The School of Christian
Ministries (by which CST100 is offered) has an attendance policy
pertaining to any Christian Studies course at CBU: Any student in a CST
course who misses two weeks of class time (accumulated, not
necessarily in succession) in an eight-week Evening College course (any
combination of excused/unexcused absences) is subject to automatic
failure of the course. To avoid failure, the student must confer with
the Dean of the School of Christian Ministries and is required to follow a
formal agreement regarding the completion of the course. In this course, a
student who accumulates two absences or its equivalent
(e.g., one full absence as well as half of class missed twice) must
consult with the dean to prevent automatic failure.
Late-Work and Assignments-on-File Policies:
- Points will be deducted for
not posting contributions to the Blackboard Discussion Boards before the
time that class begins.
- All work for this course
must be completed by midnight
on Friday, April 30 to count towards
the student's final grade in the course.
- Any question about a
student’s grade on an assignment in the course must be initiated within 30 days of the assignment
or else it will not be considered. Student work will only be kept on file
for 30 days after the course has ended, unless a question about a grade or
an assignment has been initiated by a student.
Make-up Exam Policy:
- No make-up exams will be
given, except when a student has a documented excused absence (see "attendance policy" above). Documentation of
hospitalization, military service, or the funeral of an immediate family
member is necessary before a make-up exam will be allowed.
- Make-up exams must be taken
in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) in James #121. You must
schedule an appointment before going to take the exam (343-4349).
The ARC charges a nominal fee to take a make-up exam to cover their
overhead costs.
- The make-up exam must be
taken as soon as possible from the time the exam was originally given.
Academic Dishonesty Policy:
- According to the CBU
catalog, academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, copying, and other
forms) will be reported to the office of the Provost. A student who gives
unauthorized assistance to another student is just as guilty of academic
dishonesty as the person who receives it. A possible penalty for the first
incident of academic dishonesty is immediate failure of the course.
Subsequent violations are referred to the Provost and the Dean of Students
and can result in dismissal from the University. Students are expected to
know and abide by the CBU policies for academic honesty as stated in the
Student Handbook.
Other Considerations:
- Please be considerate of
other students by turning off all cell phones, pagers, beepers, and other
noisemakers in class (or at least put it in "vibrate" mode).
- Please be courteous and use
good manners when making posts in the Blackboard Discussion Boards.
BLACKBOARD INSTRUCTIONS:
Log in to Blackboard.
- Go to http://blackboard.calbaptist.edu
- Press "login"
- Type your 6-digit student
i.d. number as your username.
- Type in your password.
Passwords are "case sensitive" so it does matter whether you use
capitals or lowercase letters. If you do not know your password, contact
CBU information technology at 951-343-4444.
Read the online notes. This may be done in two different ways.
(A) Without entering Blackboard, go to www.calbaptist.edu/jcate/cst100
(B) In Blackboard . . .
- Click on "Overview of
the Bible" on the "Courses" page.
- Click on the unit of
material for which you want notes (e.g., “Unit 1”) on the left side of the
screen.
- Click on the link
"Online Notes for Unit . . .”
- The online notes will open
in a new web-browser window.
Read the syllabus online. This may be done in two different ways.
(A) Without entering Blackboard, go to www.calbaptist.edu/jcate/cst100
and click on the link to the syllabus for this course. (Note: sometimes there
is more than one section of CST100 being taught. Be sure to click on the
correct section.)
(B) In Blackboard . . .
- Click on "Overview of
the Bible" on the "Courses" page.
- Click on "Course
Information"
- Click on the link for
syllabus.
Participate in the Discussion Boards. A complete list of the
Discussion Board questions for each unit of study can be accessed through the CST100 main web-page.
Responses to questions can be posted only in the Discussion Boards in
Blackboard.
- Click on "Overview of
the Bible" on the "Courses" page.
- Click on the unit of
material for which you want to access the Discussion Board (e.g., “Unit
1”) on the left side of the screen.
- Click on the link for the
Discussion Board. (Note: The Discussion Board for each unit of material
does not become available to students until the material has been
introduced in class.)
- Read the various posts by
clicking on them.
- If you would like to read all
the posts at once, click on the Unit area on the left side of the screen
(e.g., “Unit 1”) and then the link “List of Discussion Board Questions for
Unit...” This opens a webpage listing all the questions at once, but you
cannot respond to the questions on the webpage list. It only lists the
questions.
Reply to a post in a Discussion Board:
- Read the post
- Click "Reply"
- Type your message.
- Reread and edit your
message to make sure it says what you want it to say. Please be courteous
and kind and use "netiquette"!
- Click "Submit".
Be aware that once you click "Submit" it is visible to your
instructor and classmates. Click "Cancel" instead of
"submit" if you want to cancel the message without posting it.
You can go in and edit your response after you have posted it if you like.
Post your "Web-Site Review":
- Click on the "External
Links" link in the appropriate Unit of CST100 (e.g., “Unit 1” on the
left side of the screen).
- Choose and then read one of
the web-pages linked in that folder. It's o.k. to look at several of them
before deciding on one.
- Reply to the post
"Web-site Review" in the appropriate Discussion Board folder in
order to post your "web-site review."
- In that review, please
write at least two paragraphs about what you learned by reading this particular
web-site.
Check grades.
Grades for each of the exams will be posted in Blackboard as soon as they
have been scored. The gradebook in Blackboard is
unable to drop the lowest exam score so an accurate average cannot be
calculated and shown in Blackboard. Blackboard will show an average of your
work in class without dropping the lowest score. The lowest in-class
exam score will be dropped when your overall grade is calculated at the end of
the course. (Note: The class average for an exam is often misleadingly low in
Blackboard since Blackboard calculates a zero for anyone who misses an exam.)
To check your scores on the various components of your grade:
- Click on "Tools"
- Click on "My
Grades"
Take an online exam.
- Open Note. Thoroughly
read and study the notes for the exam that you plan to take. You ARE
allowed (and expected) to use your notes while taking the exam online. The
online exam is written in such a way that it is expected that you
will use your online notes as you take the exam. (Note: this is Dr. Cate's policy for the online exams in this particular
class only; other professors have other policies and expectations.)
- Your own work. Even
though the online exams are open-note, you are NOT
allowed to consult with other people (whether classmates, former
students, or others) to answer the questions in the online exam. By
submitting the exam in your name, you are stating that you are submitting
your own work that was done without the assistance of others.
- Some students find it easier
to print a copy of the exam and answer the questions before
entering it online in faster manner. If doing so, click “save” after
you open the exam so you can reopen it later to submit your answers.
- Click on the unit of
material for which you want to access the Discussion Board (e.g., “Unit
3B”) on the left side of the screen.
- Click on the link labeled
“Online Exam . . .”
- Click "OK” to begin the
online exam." (Technically, Blackboard calls an online exam a
"quiz".)
- Click
“save” after you have answered each question so you don’t lose your
work if you get disconnected.
- After you have answered all
the questions, click “submit” at the end of the exam. If you do not click
“submit,” the instructor does not have a grade for you. (Note: clicking
“save” does not submit the exam
to the professor; it only saves it for later use.)
- Take notes as you
take the online exam. Sometimes students are disconnected for one reason
or another (e.g., some ISPs are bad about disconnecting users after a
certain amount of time). If you are disconnected, email Dr. Cate and he
can reset the exam for you. Unfortunately, all your previous responses
will be cleared. This is why it is good to take notes as you are
taking the exam electronically.
- Follow the procedures in
Blackboard to answer the questions electronically. You may go back and
change any of your answers during the online exam. But once you submit
your exam, you cannot go back and change any of the answers. In
Blackboard, you submit the exam at the end all at once, not question by
question.
FAQ: Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: How do I "get" a certain
grade for this course (whether to keep a scholarship, to maintain a certain
GPA, to graduate cum laude, etc.)?
A: What grade a student earns is determined by the efforts of
that particular student. No special treatment will be granted to any single
student above and beyond any other student. Each student is responsible for
earning his/her own grade.
Q: Can I do "extra-credit work" to raise my grade?
A: No additional work will be assigned to make up for grade
deficiencies. There are ample opportunities to do well in the course. No single
assignment "makes" or "breaks" one's entire grade. Students
should plan ahead and keep up with assignments to do well in the course.
Q: If I decide not to complete the course
now, can I "take an incomplete"
and finish it later?
A: No. The Dean of Academic Affairs grants an "incomplete"
only for very extenuating circumstances that prevented the student from
completing the class.
Q: What are Dr. Cate’s office hours during the
week?
A: Dr. Cate has in-class office time for this course in the
classroom before each class meeting. During this term, Dr. Cate has office
hours at CBU on Mondays (9am-5pm), excepting for lunch or mtgs. He is available
by appt only on other weekdays. If you need to see Dr. Cate in person, please
feel free to make contact through email and set up an appointment to meet him
at his office (James #211). If you need to get in touch with him urgently and
have been unable to do so, please contact Lupe Solano
(343-4248) in the School of Christian Ministries.
Q: What if I encounter computer problems?
A: Problems arising from computers are not acceptable excuses for
poor quality or late submission of course requirements. Students should do
their work early to allow for
unexpected problems. Students should have a backup
plan in case they encounter computer problems. For problems with
Blackboard, please contact CBU’s i.t. helpdesk at
951-343-4444.
Q: What if I cannot remember my password for Blackboard or CBU’s email?
A: Contact CBU’s i.t.
helpdesk at 951-343-4444.
Q: What are the hours for computer labs at CBU?
A: The CBU library has computer labs with internet access in which you
can access Blackboard and the CST100 website. Do not procrastinate! That's when
problems often arise. The posted hours for CBU's computer labs are:
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Summer
Hours for Computer Labs at the Main Campus in Riverside
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Annie
Gabriel Library
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Yeager
Center B114
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Monday-Thursday
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7:45am
– 12:00am
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8:00am
– 10:00pm
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Friday
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7:45am
– 5:00pm
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8:00am
– 10:00pm
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Saturday
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10:00am
– 6:00pm
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8:00am
– 4:00pm
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Sunday
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4:00pm
– 12:00am
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6:00pm
– 10:00pm
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Q: Are there other Christian Studies courses that I can take in the Evening College beyond this "Overview of
the Bible"?
A: Yes. There is an Evening College program for Christian Studies on
Mondays and Thursdays. Students from other programs are welcome to take
Christian Studies courses as electives towards their degree. Consult with an
academic advisor about how to fit these courses into your schedule. Listed below
are some of the Christian Studies courses that will be offered in the next
several semesters:
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CST 301
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The Christian Life
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Most semesters
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CST 230
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Jesus and the Gospels
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January-February 2011
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CST 240
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Paul and the Early Church
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March-April 2011
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CST 350
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Biblical Interpretation
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May-June 2010
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CST 210
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Pentateuch and Former Prophets
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July-August 2010
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CST 220
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Latter Prophets and Writings
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September-October 2010
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HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS:
- Don't procrastinate!
This is especially true when working on the internet. The internet is not
always as accessible when you want it to be.
- Be courteous! The
inflection and tone of your voice cannot be read online. Make sure to use
friendly language. Don't hesitate to say "hi" or "thank
you."
- Know the hours of your
computer lab! Just in case you have a computer problem, know where the
nearest CBU computer lab is and when it is open. (See FAQ
above for computer lab hours.)
- Explore Blackboard. I
will be adding more and more features as the course progresses. Get to
know Blackboard because you will be using it in other classes at CBU and
other schools.
- Printing Online Notes:
(1) Make the font
smaller in your web-browser. In Microsoft Internet Explorer, click on
"view" and then "text size." You can get more text on a
single page this way. Other web-browsers have similar adjustments.
(2) Adjust your
printer options. Every printer is different, but the software drivers for
most printers allow you to make adjustments to save ink and paper. When you
press Ctrl-P to print, a gray box with various options should appear. Most
likely, there is a button labeled "properties." Click the
"properties" button. Many printers have options to print "econo-fast" which reduces the amount of ink used,
"double-sided" which allows you to print front and back to save
paper, or "gray-scale" which prints colors in shades of gray to keep
from using expensive color inks.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS (in Microsoft
compatible software)
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Right click
on a link
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Gives options how to open a weblink. For
example, click “save target as” to download a file to your computer.
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Shift [left click]
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Opens a link in a new browser wind.
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Ctrl [left click]
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Opens a link in a new browser tab (on recent editions of Internet
Explorer)
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Alt-Tab
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Toggle between open programs
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Alt-F4
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Shut down program (or browser window)
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Ctrl-p
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Print
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Ctrl-s
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Save
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Ctrl-f
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Find
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Ctrl-z
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Undo (when editing a file)
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Ctrl-y
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Redo (when editing a file)
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Ctrl-RightArrow
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Go to next word to the right; when used with "Shift" key this
selects text
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Ctrl-LeftArrow
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Go to next word to the left; when used with "Shift" key this
selects text
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Ctrl-Home
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Go to top of document; when used with "Shift" key this selects
text
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Ctrl-End
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Go to bottom of document; when used with "Shift" key this
selects text
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Shift (and move)
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Select text (or simply hold left mouse button down as you drag)
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Ctrl-c
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Copy selected text
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Ctrl-x
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Cut selected text
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Ctrl-v
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Paste selected text
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Ctrl-u
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Underline selected text
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Ctrl-i
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Italicize selected text
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Ctrl-b
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Bold selected text
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F1
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Help
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F11
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Full screen view in Microsoft Internet Explorer
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