Course Syllabus

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Course Overview

Course Description

This course centers on The Family: A Proclamation to the World and develops gospel doctrines and principles pertaining to a successful and happy marriage and family life. Every two weeks, students will focus on a different paragraph or two of the Proclamation and study scriptures and talks pertaining to those paragraphs. Video study guides are also studied, where gospel truths about the topics being studied are explored through modern prophetic teachings on the family. Students will have the opportunity to share what they learn with local friends and family and apply their problem-solving skills to present solutions to hypothetical case study situations. 

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help you achieve the following:

  1. Students will learn doctrines and principles taught within The Family: A Proclamation to the World, such as the eternal nature of marriage and family, the doctrine of gender, the divine roles of men and women, the laws governing chastity and physical intimacy in marriage, and principles governing happiness in family life.
  2. Students will demonstrate understanding and apply the doctrines and principles taught by The Family: A Proclamation to the World.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to teach and share with others across a range of topics associated with the doctrines and principles found in The Family: A Proclamation to the World.
  4. Students will show the ability to problem-solve challenges that result from violations of doctrines and principles found in The Family: A Proclamation to the World.

Course Materials

Courtesy Expectations

As you interact with others in various assignments, please remember to be kind, considerate, and respectful of differing viewpoints. You can differ in opinions (sometimes the best learning comes when others challenge your thinking) but still be civil and loving. Respect one another’s opinions and avoid using racist, bigoted, homophobic, sexist, or aggressive language in class discussions, in writing assignments, or when reporting problems or concerns. Any violation of basic common courtesy—including interactions with peers, the instructor, or others monitoring the course—will negatively impact your grade.


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Grade Distribution

Letter Grade  Percentage Range
A 93% – 100%
A- 90% – 92%
B+ 87% – 89%
B 83% – 86%
B- 80% – 82%
C+ 77% – 79%
C 73% – 76%
C- 70% – 72%
D+ 67% – 69%
D 63% – 66%
D- 60% – 62%
F 59% and below

NOTE: You should plan to spend about 6–8 hours per week in this course.

Learning Model Architecture

As with all of your other courses at BYU-Idaho, you will have the opportunity to prepare spiritually and intellectually throughout this course. You are encouraged to continue your personal prayers and scripture study as you seek to understand the ideas and doctrinal concepts discussed. Additionally, you will have opportunities to teach others both inside and outside of class and share those learning and teaching moments with others. Be sure to check the Course Announcements page frequently. Your instructor will use this page to give further information about study topics, assignments, and scheduling updates. It is also a valuable place to post questions about the course and the gospel and to answer other students' questions. You will also be given opportunities to reflect on what you are learning and to report on your weekly activities. Please remember that you will need to be able to devote 3–4 hours of time for every course credit, or 6–8 hours weekly.

Participation Expectations

The BYU-Idaho Learning Model used in this course is based on the gospel instruction given by the Savior to teach one another. It will help you learn more and retain what you learned. Therefore, it is expected that in this course you will interact with others, both teaching and learning together. Participate fully in the activities and discussions. Complete your discussion board posts in a timely fashion so others can interact with you in meaningful conversations. Doing so will help you do better in the course and allow you to serve your fellow classmates.

Late Work Policy

Assignments are due on the day indicated. Each lesson opens early in order to allow students some flexibility in determining their schedule. Late work will be accepted only at your instructor’s discretion. If you feel your situation warrants personal consideration, inform your instructor before the assignment is due so that he or she has time to work with you. Any late work that is accepted is subject to a penalty as determined by your instructor.

Course Support

If you ever have a question, problem, or concern about the course, you can get help in resolving it in one of two ways. Your instructor will inform you of the method he or she wishes to use.

  1. Check your instructor's announcements. Your instructor will post useful information to answer common questions that the class may have.
  2. You can also contact your instructor through email. If your question or concern is of a personal nature, please contact your instructor through email rather than posting it to a public place such as the discussion board associated with an announcement. 
    • If you contact your instructor through email, it could take up to 24 hours to receive a response (excluding Sundays and holidays). Please state your question clearly, include sufficient detail, and allow enough time when communicating with your instructor in an email.
  3. If you have been unable to resolve your questions, problems, or concerns, you can report a concern by contacting the BYU-Idaho Support Center.

Policies

Learning Model

BYU-Idaho Learning Model Vision Statement:

At BYU-Idaho, we foster faith building and life-changing learning. Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the gifts of the Holy Ghost, our commitment to the restored gospel, and our effort to build a Zion learning community motivates us to learn and teach by study and by faith.

Underlying Assumptions

  1. Everybody at BYU-Idaho is a learner and a teacher.
  2. Learners and teachers at BYU-Idaho are at different levels in their individual progress towards learning by study and by faith.
  3. The principles of the Learning Model apply to all aspects of the BYU-Idaho experience.

Principles: Learners and Teachers at BYU-Idaho

  • Exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as a principle of power.
  • Understand that true teaching is done by and with the Holy Ghost.
  • Lay hold upon the word of God as found in the holy scriptures and the words of the prophets in all disciplines.
  • Act for themselves and accept responsibility for learning and teaching.
  • Love, serve, and teach one another.

Honor Code

The Code of Honor, Dress and Grooming Standards, and Academic Honesty will be enforced in the class. Although it is online, please remember that you still need to live by the Honor Code standards. This is especially true as it relates to Academic Honesty (because of the nature of the course design, you will be doing significant amounts of self-reporting)! Each of us has made a commitment to follow these guidelines; therefore, it is necessary to live true to our commitment and covenants.

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

Synchronous meetings are not a regular part of REL 200C; however, your instructor may choose to hold a special synchronous meeting if the need arises. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

  • Student Honor
    • Academic Honesty
    • Student Conduct
      • Sexual Harassment
  • Student with Disabilities
  • Complaints and Grievances
  • Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.

Course Summary:

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