SPIECO OVERVIEW
SPIRITUALITY AND ECOLOGY IN
THE CHRISTIAN, ISLAMIC AND
IGNATIAN TRADITION
COURSE OUTLINE
• The course outline serves as a guide to the course.
• It contains the following;
• course description
• course learning outcomes
• course topics
• course references
• course terminal output
• course policies
• grading system etc.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
•This course aims to develop amongst students a mature understanding and
personal integration of Christian, Ignatian and Islamic spirituality. Moreover, this
course is intended to deepen the student’s understanding about the centrality of
Jesus Christ and His Church, as well as the Prophet Mohammad [PBUH] and
Islam geared towards a dialogical praxis, awareness and engagement in the context
of a theological, pastoral, and spiritual conversation and action. Further, it is
designed to develop among students the Ignatian leadership skills as they engage
in the promotion of stewardship, justice, peace, and the integrity of all creation
rooted in the Christian and Islamic faith in Ignatian traditions.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• To fulfill these aims, the course employs the mixed e-
learning approach. The students are given the opportunities
to engage in asynchronous learning sessions through AdZU
e-class/email/messenger/learning packets, and an interactive
discussion during synchronous sessions. More specifically,
the students are expected to come up with reflection papers
and a social media advocacy material to demonstrate their
appreciation of their role as stewards as they co-exist with
God’s creation.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students CAN:
KNOWLEDGE
• Deepen understanding of one’s faith grounded on the Holy
Scriptures and Church’s magisterium.
• Understand the concepts of justice, peace and integrity of creation.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
SKILLS
•Initiate programs and activities on environmental advocacy and in
the promotion of justice, peace and integrity of creation.
•Analyze and integrate Church’s teachings on justice, peace, and
integrity of creation by applying them in their day-to-day life
experiences.
•Demonstrate critical reflection geared towards the promotion of the
culture of peace (COP).
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
ATTITUDES
•Manifest passion and proactive mindset in
responding to personal and social issues related to
justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward self,
others, nature, and God.
TERMINAL OUTPUT:
•Upon completion of this course, the students will have:
•Demonstrated a deeper understanding of one’s faith grounded in the
Holy Scriptures and Church’s magisterium by exhibiting critical
thinking in their reflection paper/s using Ignatian Pedagogical
Paradigm (IPP), and
•Integrated spiritual growth and commitment to justice, peace and
integrity of creation by producing social advocacy campaign
through a video.
TOPICS
Week 1-2
Course Preliminaries
TOPICS
Weeks 3-4
Ignatian Spirituality
TOPICS
Weeks 5-6
God’s Revelation
TOPICS
Weeks 7-8
Christian Faith
TOPIC
Week 9
Midterm Exam
TOPIC
Week 10-11
God’s Covenant
TOPIC
Week 12-13
Jesus Christ
TOPIC
Week 14-15
The Early Church
TOPIC
Week 16
CONVERGENCE
TOPIC
Week 17
SYNTHESIS/Performance Task
TOPIC
Week 18
FINAL EXAMINATION
REFERENCES
1. New American Bible
2. Catechism for Filipino Catholic
3. Vatican II Documents
COMPUTATION OF THE GRADE
Midterm Grade = 2/3 class standing +
1/3 ME/Terminal Output 1
Second Quarter Grade= Class Standing
Final Grade= 1/3 ME+1/3 SQ+
1/3 FE/Terminal Output 2
POINT SYSTEM AND EQUIVALENT
Grade Descriptor Percent Correct
4.0 Excellent 95-100
3.5 Superior 89-94
3.0 Above Average 83-88
2.5 High Average 77-82
2.0 Average 71-76
1.5 Low Average 65-70
1.0 Passed 60-64
0.0 Failed Below 60
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are expected from the students:
Read and submit Learning Contract
To actively participate during class discussions.
Read materials and submit performance task.
Attendance during the convergence.
Accomplish and submit Integrations/Worksheets, Reflection paper/ Social
advocacy video
Actively participate during discussion, reflection and sharing.
Check e-class regularly.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•CLASS ATTENDANCE
For a three unit course you are allowed to have 7
hours of absences which is equivalent to 5 meetings.
You need to present an excuse letter signed by the
OSA and clinic personnel if you are sick.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•Please observe PUNCTUALITY.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•Refrain from going in and out of the classroom
while class is ongoing.
•Do all personal necessities before class starts.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•Please wear your proper uniform.
•Wednesday is a wash day.
•Please wear decent and appropriate attire.
•PE Uniform must be worn during PE
classes only.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•WEAR YOUR ID PROPERLY.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•OBSERVE GMRC!
•Be courteous and polite.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•PDA is not allowed in the classroom nor in
the campus. It is a violation of AdZU
handbook Section C.1.11. The sanction of
this violation is SUSPENSION.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•CHEATING is a serious offense. It is a violation
of AdZU Handbook Section D.1.1. The sanction
for this violation is 2 week SUSPENSION.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
•OBSERVE CLAYGO wherever you are.
CLASSROOM POLICIES/REMINDERS
•The use of cellular phones and other electronic
communication devices in clss, or during
school functions is a violation of AdZU
Handbook Section C.1.13. The sanction for
this violation is SUSPENSION.
CLASSROOM POLICIES/REMINDERS
•Smoking or Vaping inside the school premises
is a violation of AdZU Handbook Section
XI.C.1.3 . The sanction for this violation is
SUSPENSION.
CLASSROOM POLICIES/REMINDERS
•EATING inside the classroom is not
allowed.
CONSULTATION TIME
Rosana Paraguya Solamo
School of Liberal Arts, Religious Studies Dept.
3:00- 4:00 PM (Monday- Thursday)
Email Add:
[email protected] ASSIGNMENT
•What is spirituality?
•How does it differ from religiosity?
•What is Ignatian Spirituality
THANK YOU for LISTENING!
