1. World VIEW January 21, 2008 Instructor: David M. Hasz Introduction

2. Activity #1 You have until 8:15 to write a description of what you believe your world view is. IE: How do you view the world? Through what lens are you looking?

3. World View This is a serious study of World View. Grading Policy –Tests – Multiple Choice, Synthesis –Quizzes –Class Participation Attendance Policy Testing Policy

4. Class Policy Cont. Textbook – dispersal Questions?

5. World View The Text is broken into 5 parts: –Why it matters. –Where did we come from, and who are we?

6. Five Parts –The Fall: What had gone wrong with the world? –Redemption: What can we do to fix it? –Restoration: How Now Shall We Live

7. Other Recommended Reading For Extra Credit you can raise either test score by 10% by reading and submitting a two page report on any other approved work found in the recommended reading section.

8. Class lecture with response Your participation is important in this class, come ready to discuss the material covered.

9. Activity 4 Read the introduction to the text, titled: Introduction – How Now Shall We Live?

10. Activity 5 Break into groups of 3-5 Discuss in this small group what you wrote as your world view. Discuss in this small group what you expect to learn during the course. Discuss in this small group what grade you intend to get.

11. Assignment for Jan. 28 Read Chapters 1-2 Consider the following Questions: What is the difference between saving grace and common grace? What is the purpose of How Now Shall We Live?

12. Other Questions to Consider What are the three questions that form the grid through which all worldviews can be evaluated? What is the basis for the Christian Worldview? What is the “false dichotomy”?

13. Key Dates to Consider: March 17 – Exam #1– Study along the way May 23 – Final Exam Quizzes will be announced one week in advance Syllabus to be emailed