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The document outlines the course structure for ASF 4: Church and Society at the University of San Agustin, focusing on the Church's societal significance and teachings. It includes course outcomes across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor dimensions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Church's role in promoting human dignity and societal development. Additionally, it details grading systems, attendance policies, and communication guidelines for students.

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St Augustine,

The document outlines the course structure for ASF 4: Church and Society at the University of San Agustin, focusing on the Church's societal significance and teachings. It includes course outcomes across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor dimensions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Church's role in promoting human dignity and societal development. Additionally, it details grading systems, attendance policies, and communication guidelines for students.

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Opening Prayer

Leader: When we live in unity,

All: How good and how pleasant it is.

Leader: Pray for us, Holy Father Augustine,

All: That we may dwell together in peace.


Leader: Let us pray,
All: God our Father, Your Son promised to be
present in the midst of all who come
Together in His name. Help us to
Recognize His presence among us and
experience in our hearts the abundance
of Your grace, Your mercy, and Your
peace, in truth and in love. We ask this,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ASF 4:
Church and society

SR. LAARNI P. PECOLERA, MSLT


TEACHER/FACILITATOR
Give one adjective that best describes your feeling
today.
● Mention your name and state your guiding principle in
life.
A premier academic community of life-long
learners working with one mind and one heart to
search for, discover, and share the truth
(Gaudium de Veritate) for the promotion of
authentic human and societal development.
The University of San Agustin is an
Augustinian, Catholic, and Filipino educational
institution that aims to form the members of
its academic community in Virtus et Scientia
(Virtue and Science) to serve Western Visayas,
the Philippines, and the world.
COURSE ORIENTATION

ASF 4: Church and


Society
Augustinian Studies and Formation 4
This course explores the concept of the
Church and its societal significance, drawing
from the insights of Scriptures, Saint
Augustine of Hippo, and Magisterium. It
traces the historical development of
Christianity, examines its defining
characteristics, symbols, and its crucial role
as a cohesive force in society. Furthermore, it
elucidates

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Augustinian Studies and Formation 4
The principles of the Social Teachings of the
Church to underscore the call to discipleship to
Christ. The goal is to inspire Augustinian
learners to live in harmony with the Church,
embracing their individual charisms as integral
contributions to its mission, regardless of their
circumstances.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE OUTCOMES
Cognitive Dimension:
● Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of
the Church by examining its historical development,
defininng characteristics, and role in society,
drawing insights from Scriptures, Saint Augustine
of Hippo, and the Magisterium.
● Critically analyze the marks, images, and mission of
the CHurch, as well as its teachings for societal
development, evaluating their significance and
relevance in contemporary context.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Cognitive Dimension:
● Synthesize their knowledge of the Church’s
teachings and mission, integrating principles of
social teachings to propose strategies for
promoting human dignity, human rights, solidarity,
and environmental stewardship within their
communities.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Affective Dimension:
● Develop a deeper spiritual connection with the
Church, inspired by its mission and teachings,
fostering a sense of reverence and commitment to
living in harmony with its values.
● Cultivate empathy and compassion towards
marginalized individuals and communities,
recognizing the Church’s call to solidarity and the
option for the poor, emphasizing with their
struggles.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Affective Dimension:
● Engage in personal reflection on their individual
charisms and their role within the Church’s mission,
fostering personal growth and a sense of purpose
in contributing to societal development.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Psychomotor Dimension:
● Effectively communicate and collaborate with others in
discussing and implementing the Church’s teachings
and mission, promoting dialogue, understanding, and
cooperation within their communities.
● Advocate for social justice and environmental
stewardship based on the Church’s teachings,
demonstrating the ability to take meaningful action to
address societal issues and promote positive change.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Psychomotor Dimension:
● Demonstrate ethical decision-making skills in applying
the principles of the Church’s teachings to real world
situations, promoting human dignity, solidarity, and
environmental sustainability in their personal and
professional lives.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Unit 1: THE CONCEPT OF THE CHURCH (Prelim)
Lesson 1: God’s Invitation to Communion with Him
Lesson 2: The Beginning of Christianity
Lesson 3: The Early Church
Lesson 4: The Church in the Middles Ages
Lesson 5: The Roman Church and Particular Churches
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Unit II: THE MARKS, IMAGES, AND MISSION OF THE
CHURCH (Midterm)
Lesson 6: Marks and Images of the Church
Lesson 7: The Church and New Evangelization
Lesson 8: The Role of the Church in Society: Synodality
Lesson 9: The Social Mission of the Church
Lesson 10: The Mission of the Church in promoting
Human
Dignity and Human Rights
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Unit III: THE TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH ON HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION
(Finals)
Lesson 11: Family and Life
Lesson 12: The Value of Work and the Right to private
property
Lesson 13: Solidarity, Subsidiarity, and Option for the
Poor
Lesson 14: The Economic and Political Life
Lesson 15: Care for the Environment
GRADING SYSTEM
Prelim: 50% Class Standing
50% Major Exam
Midterm: 50% Class Standing
50% Major Exam
Final: 50% Class Standing
50% Major Exam
GRADING SYSTEM
● Class Standing: quizzes,
reflections, attendance, reporting,
participation in class discussion

● Major Exam:
GRADING SYSTEM
● The “INC” (Incomplete) mark will be given to
students who failed to complete and submit
the necessary requirements of the course.

● The student must complete the requirements


of the course within one year after the final
exam period.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
● Regular attendance at classes is imperative
for academic progress. Learners should come
to class not only regularly but also punctually.
● A learner who has been absent from classes
should present to his/her respective
teachers a written note signed by his/her
parent/guardian and duly noted by the
Dean, stating the reason/s for his/her
absence.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
● A prolonged absence due to illness must be
verified by a written note from the
parent/guardian together with the doctor’s
certificate.
● A learner is marked absent if he/she comes to
class fifteen (15) minutes late or
unnecessarily stays outside the room for a
prolonged period of time.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
● Learners are always held responsible for all the
assignments and the entire content
of the course regardless of the kind of absence
incurred.
● No learner shall earn credit in any given subject
unless they attend at least 80% of the prescribed
number of class hours (2015 Compendium of School
Laws in the Philippines Vol. 1 The Manual of
Regulations for Private Higher Education
(MORPHE), Article 21, Section 101, Page 430).
CLASS ATTENDANCE

● A learner will be considered DROPPED when his


absences\have accumulated to at least 20% of
the total number of class hours, as indicated
below.
CLASS ATTENDANCE

Number of Hours Equivalent to 20%: 11 hours


Course Units: 3
COURSE POLICIES
COURSE POLICIES
How to communicate with your teacher:
● Be polite.
● Introduce yourself, Course and section.
● State your purpose/intention.
● Thank your teacher
COURSE POLICIES
Group Chat:
● volunteer to create one?
● ASF4 PHAR 1C 2024-2025
● The content of the message will be
strictly about the course/subject
only.
COURSE POLICIES
COURSE POLICIES
Cheating or helping others to cheat in
the examination is never tolerated.
The same also with the possession of
crib notes and copying from any sort of
“codigo”.
COURSE POLICIES
Submission of Requirements:
● All requirements should be submitted
in the CRS Office
● Be punctual. Punctuality is part of
the rubrics for grading.
COURSE POLICIES
RUBRICS on Punctuality:

Before Deadline - Excellent


On the Deadline - Good
Ten Days after the deadline - Fair
More than 10 Days after the deadline -Poor
CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: [email protected]
Augustinian
Prayer

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