Religious Studies Curriculum Map (9/2012)

	Our graduates will …
Goals	… be able to apply a range of skills in the interpretation of biblical and other religious literature.	… understand the fundamental claims and logic of the Christian faith, appreciate the development of Christian theological traditions over time, and be able to think theologically.	… be marked by a passionate commitment to the Christian church and its mission.
Outcomes	… apply a range of recognized skills in the interpretation of biblical and other religious literature.	… reason according to the logic of the Christian faith.	… participate in Christian life and mission with engaged ecclesial commitment.
Where are Outcomes: I Introduced	RS-001, 010. Foreign language skills: GRK-001, HB-001	RS-020, 151.	RS-001, 010, 020, 151, 157.
D Developed	RS-101, 102, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 124, 154, 155, 158. Foreign language skills: GRK-002, 101, 102, HB-002.	RS-100, 103, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 133, 137, 138, 139, 142, 150, 151, 152, 157, 158, 159, 163, 165, 190.	RS-100, 103, 113, 127, 159, 160, 165, 190; BIO-197, HIS-134, IS-190, MU-122, PO-140, SOC-120.
M Mastered	RS-180. Foreign language skills: GRK-151.	RS-180.	RS-180.
How are they assessed?	Direct: Summative written assignment(s) in RS-180, according to assessment rubric. Indirect: End-term self-assessment according to rubric, and focus group discussion of RS-180 students.	Direct: Summative written assignment(s) in RS-180, according to assessment rubric. Indirect: End-term self-assessment according to rubric, and focus group discussion of RS-180 students.	Direct: Summative written assignment(s) in RS-180, according to assessment rubric. Indirect: End-term self-assessment according to rubric, and focus group discussion of RS-180 students.
Benchmark	90% of students meet the rubric’s “satisfactory” level for hermeneutical competence; 50% meet the “good” level.	90% of students meet the rubric’s “satisfactory” level for theological judgment; 50% meet the “good” level.	90% of students meet the rubric’s “satisfactory” level for ecclesial engagement; 50% meet the “good” level.
Institutional Learning Outcome	… demonstrate literacy in biblical ... Christian faith (Christian Understanding).	… demonstrate literacy in … orthodox Christian faith (Christian Understanding).	… demonstrate faithfulness in Christian service (Christian Practices/Affections).