R311 Bulletin Board

----Religion 311N Day Class----

Posting Time
12/15/03
11:00

Final Grades are now posted in the WebGrade system and will remain available through January.


Semester Grades

Class Statistics
Instructor: Dr. Lorin L. Cranford
12/15/2003

Fall Semester 2003

Number
of
Students


3 2 1 0
3 2 1 0

	F	D-	D	D+	C-	C	C+	B-	B	B+	A-	A	A+

Grade Names

Grading Period: Semester Grades, Final Grades.


	Percent Score	Grade Name
Maximum:	96.8	A
Minimum:	65.7	D
Range:	31.1	--
Median:	86.2	B
Average:	82.2	B-
Std Deviation:	9.8	--
Statistics for 13 students, 100% of class.

12/5/03
9:40

Exam 3.

Click on preferred format: ------

HTML formatted quiz
MS .doc formatted quiz

If you use Microsoft Word to answer your quizzes, then you should download the MS .doc formatted file. Although created using Word 2000 the file should be compatible with versions of MS Word from Word 2003 back to Word 98.
If you have an earlier version of MS Word or use MS Works, then use the above HTML formatted file.
All other word processing software should use the HTML formatted file.

Exam due by midnight on scheduled day of final exam: Dec 12.
The exam may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachment sent to GWU@cranfordville.com.

Deadline is midnight on due date.
NOTE the following:
For Religion 311N Day class

Subject:

r311Ne03YourName.###

Explanation of above:

For incorrectly filled out email subject fields, an automatic 5 points will be deducted from the grade.

My system that processes incoming emails is set to automatically file the emails in the proper folder and is based on reading the above information in the subject field. If the field isn't correctly filled out, the email tends to get lost. It can take a long time to find these, which is wasted time caused by students not following instructions.

The correct section number (A for GOAL; N for day) must be included after the course number
The correct quiz number, with a zero in front of quizzes 1 through 9, must be indicated.
Your name means in small letters your last name followed by the initial of your first name, e.g., cranfordl (for Lorin Cranford)
The appropriate file domain letters. For MS Word it is .doc; for MS Works it is .wps; for web format it is .html; for Word Perfect it is .wpd.
Example:

Subject:

r311Ne03CranfordL.doc

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

The exam essentially follows the guidelines orally given in class.
It will take a while to complete; thus don't wait until the last minute to begin.
It will draw heavily on your exegesis quiz answers.

DON'T FORGET THE SEI!
Presentations next Friday, Dec 12, 8:00 - 11:00

Topic 4.1 - Caleb Wyatt - Key Themes in Mark
Topic 4.2 - John Clay - Key Themes in Matthew
Topic 4.3 - Roland Kemokai - Key Themes in Luke
Topic 4.4 - Bruce Wham - The Synoptic Gospels in Summary

11/29/03
8:30

Quiz 11

Now activated
Due next Tuesday, Dec. 2
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachment sent to GWU@cranfordville.com.

Deadline is midnight on due date.
NOTE the following:
For Religion 311N Day class

Subject:

r311Nq0#YourName.###

Explanation of above:

For incorrectly filled out email subject fields, an automatic 5 points will be deducted from the grade.

My system that processes incoming emails is set to automatically file the emails in the proper folder and is based on reading the above information in the subject field. If the field isn't correctly filled out, the email tends to get lost. It can take a long time to find these, which is wasted time caused by students not following instructions.

The correct section number (A for GOAL; N for day) must be included after the course number
The correct quiz number, with a zero in front of quizzes 1 through 9, must be indicated.
Your name means in small letters your last name followed by the initial of your first name, e.g., cranfordl (for Lorin Cranford)
The appropriate file domain letters. For MS Word it is .doc; for MS Works it is .wps; for web format it is .html; for Word Perfect it is .wpd.
Example:

Subject:

r311Nq10CranfordL.doc

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Topic Range covered: 3.6.2.5 - 3.6.2.9
Direct Link to quiz:

HTML formatted quiz
MS .doc formatted quiz

If you use Microsoft Word to answer your quizzes, then you should download the MS .doc formatted file. Although created using Word 2000 the file should be compatible with versions of MS Word from Word 2003 back to Word 98.
If you have an earlier version of MS Word or use MS Works, then use the above HTML formatted file.
All other word processing software should use the HTML formatted file.

Note on answering questions:

In Regard to Question 2: When a large number of passages are contained in the specified topic range for a quiz (at least a dozen or more), then I don't expect over a couple of sentences in summation of each passage. However, when the number of passages is small (less than a dozen), then I expect more detail in the summation of each passage.

Student Evaluation of Instruction

1. Access www.reg.gardner-webb.edu
2. (If the GWU user name and password is unknown, click on the appropriate link)
3. Click on the button: Student Menu
4. Enter GWU user name and password
5. Click on ID number at bottom of screen
6. Click on the button: View Schedule
7. Click on the button: View By Year and Term (default should read Fall 2003)
8. When course schedule appears, click on course title to be evaluated
9. Click on the button: Student Opinion of Instruction Form
10. Complete the evaluation and submit the final result.

Exam 3 now posted where you can begin working on it.

Exam 3: ------
Exam due by midnight on scheduled day of final exam: Dec 12.
The exam essentially follows the guidelines orally given in class.
It will take a while to complete; thus don't wait until the last minute to begin.
It will draw heavily on your exegesis quiz answers.

Grading:

As of Saturday night, 11/29/03, I will have graded and posted all the quzzes and exams that I have received.
You need to check your WebGrade posting to make sure that credit has been given for work turned in.
If you find a zero by any quiz or exam,

Please resend any test that has already been turned in.

The system isn't infallible;
I want to make certain that you receive credit for work submitted.

Get late work in ASAP, since the semester is rapidly coming to a close. The late penalties are being reduced during the remaining days before the semester end.

11/19/03
22:15

Quiz 10

Now activated
Due next Tuesday, Nov. 25
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachment sent to GWU@cranfordville.com.

Deadline is midnight on due date.
NOTE the following:
For Religion 311N Day class

Subject:

r311Nq0#YourName.###

Explanation of above:

For incorrectly filled out email subject fields, an automatic 5 points will be deducted from the grade.

My system that processes incoming emails is set to automatically file the emails in the proper folder and is based on reading the above information in the subject field. If the field isn't correctly filled out, the email tends to get lost. It can take a long time to find these, which is wasted time caused by students not following instructions.

The correct section number (A for GOAL; N for day) must be included after the course number
The correct quiz number, with a zero in front of quizzes 1 through 9, must be indicated.
Your name means in small letters your last name followed by the initial of your first name, e.g., cranfordl (for Lorin Cranford)
The appropriate file domain letters. For MS Word it is .doc; for MS Works it is .wps; for web format it is .html; for Word Perfect it is .wpd.
Example:

Subject:

r311Nq10CranfordL.doc

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Topic Range covered: 3.5.8 - 3.6.1
Direct Link to quiz:

HTML formatted quiz
MS .doc formatted quiz

If you use Microsoft Word to answer your quizzes, then you should download the MS .doc formatted file. Although created using Word 2000 the file should be compatible with versions of MS Word from Word 2003 back to Word 98.
If you have an earlier version of MS Word or use MS Works, then use the above HTML formatted file.
All other word processing software should use the HTML formatted file.

Note on answering questions:

In Regard to Question 2: When a large number of passages are contained in the specified topic range for a quiz (at least a dozen or more), then I don't expect over a couple of sentences in summation of each passage. However, when the number of passages is small (less than a dozen), then I expect more detail in the summation of each passage.

In regard to class next Tuesday, Nov. 25, I will be attending the national Society of Biblical Literature meeting in Atlanta. Consequently, there will be no class session next Tuesday

Next question: What about quiz 11 which is due on Tuesday, Dec. 2? It stays on schedule and comes due as indicated in the Schedule page. It is already posted, and the topic range will be covered in class tomorrow.

11/17/03
22:45

Exam 3 now posted where you can begin working on it.

Exam 3: ------
Exam due by midnight on scheduled day of final exam.
The exam essentially follows the guidelines orally given in class last week.
It will take a while to complete; thus don't wait until the last minute to begin.
It will draw heavily on your exegesis quiz answers.

If you come across a hyperlink that won't work, please send me an email immediately. The web authoring program I have been using someway screwed up hundreds of hyperlinks in the files I've been working on the past few days. I'm having to go through and manally correct each one in order to get the files working correctly on the internet.

11/14/03
21:00

Quiz 9

Now activated
Due next Tuesday, Nov. 18
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachment sent to GWU@cranfordville.com.

Deadline is midnight on due date.
NOTE the following:
For Religion 311N Day class

Subject:

r311Nq0#YourName.###

Explanation of above:

For incorrectly filled out email subject fields, an automatic 5 points will be deducted from the grade.

My system that processes incoming emails is set to automatically file the emails in the proper folder and is based on reading the above information in the subject field. If the field isn't correctly filled out, the email tends to get lost. It can take a long time to find these, which is wasted time caused by students not following instructions.

The correct section number (A for GOAL; N for day) must be included after the course number
The correct quiz number, with a zero in front of quizzes 1 through 9, must be indicated.
Your name means in small letters your last name followed by the initial of your first name, e.g., cranfordl (for Lorin Cranford)
The appropriate file domain letters. For MS Word it is .doc; for MS Works it is .wps; for web format it is .html; for Word Perfect it is .wpd.
Example:

Subject:

r311Nq10CranfordL.doc

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Topic Range covered: 3.5.1 - 3.5.7
Direct Link to quiz:

HTML formatted quiz
MS .doc formatted quiz

If you use Microsoft Word to answer your quizzes, then you should download the MS .doc formatted file. Although created using Word 2000 the file should be compatible with versions of MS Word from Word 2003 back to Word 98.
If you have an earlier version of MS Word or use MS Works, then use the above HTML formatted file.
All other word processing software should use the HTML formatted file.

Note on answering questions:

In Regard to Question 2: When a large number of passages are contained in the specified topic range for a quiz (at least a dozen or more), then I don't expect over a couple of sentences in summation of each passage. However, when the number of passages is small (less than a dozen), then I expect more detail in the summation of each passage.

Presentations

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Presenters scheduled:

Rob Craig on topic 3.5.8.6

Note to presentors:

If you want to use a Power Point Presentation with my ThinkPad laptop, be sure to send me -- via email attachment -- an electronic copy of it by next Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Make sure that the Presentation Guidelines are carefully followed in preparing your presentation.

Be sure to check the total number of absences for the semester in your WebGrade listing. Remember: the GWU 25% rule includes all absences for any reason, including the school activity excused absence. For a three semester hour course meeting twice a week, this means a maximum of 7 absences before the grade automatically becomes an "F".

11/8/03
11:15

Quiz 8

Now activated

Due next Tuesday, Nov. 11

The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachment sent to GWU@cranfordville.com.

Deadline is midnight on due date.

NOTE the following:

For Religion 311N DAY class

Subject: r311Nq0#YourName.###

Explanation of above:

For incorrectly filled out email subject fields, an automatic 5 points will be deducted from the grade.

My system that processes incoming emails is set to automatically file the emails in the proper folder and is based on reading the above information in the subject field. If the field isn't correctly filled out, the email tends to get lost. It can take a long time to find these, which is wasted time caused by students not following instructions.

The correct section number (A for GOAL; N for day) must be included after the course number

The correct quiz number, with a zero in front of quizzes 1 through 9, must be indicated.

Your name means in small letters your last name followed by the initial of your first name, e.g., cranfordl (for Lorin Cranford)

The appropriate file domain letters. For MS Word it is .doc; for MS Works it is .wps; for web format it is .html; for Word Perfect it is .wpd.

Example:

Subject: r311Nq08CranfordL.doc

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.

As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Topic Range covered: 3.4.1 - 3.4.4

Direct Link to quiz:

HTML formatted quiz

MS .doc formatted quiz

If you use Microsoft Word to answer your quizzes, then you should download the MS .doc formatted file. Although created using Word 2000 the file should be compatible with versions of MS Word from Word 2003 back to Word 98.

If you have an earlier version of MS Word or use MS Works, then use the above HTML formatted file.

All other word processing software should use the HTML formatted file.

Note on answering questions:

In Regard to Question 2: When a large number of passages are contained in the specified topic range for a quiz (at least a dozen or more), then I don't expect over a couple of sentences in summation of each passage. However, when the number of passages is small (less than a dozen), then I expect more detail in the summation of each passage.

Presentations

Thursday, Nov. 13

Presenters scheduled:

Chris Newcomb on topic 3.5.7.3

Note to presentors:

If you want to use a Power Point Presentation with my ThinkPad laptop, be sure to send me -- via email attachment -- an electronic copy of it by next Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Make sure that the Presentation Guidelines are carefully followed in preparing your presentation.

10/31/03
20:30 HappyHalloween!

Quiz 7

Now activated
Due next Tuesday, Nov. 4
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachment sent to GWU@cranfordville.com.

Deadline is midnight on due date.
NOTE the following:
For Religion 311N Day class

Subject:

r311Nq0#YourName.###

Explanation of above:

For incorrectly filled out email subject fields, an automatic 5 points will be deducted from the grade.

My system that processes incoming emails is set to automatically file the emails in the proper folder and is based on reading the above information in the subject field. If the field isn't correctly filled out, the email tends to get lost. It can take a long time to find these, which is wasted time caused by students not following instructions.

The correct section number (A for GOAL; N for day) must be included after the course number
The correct quiz number, with a zero in front of quizzes 1 through 9, must be indicated.
Your name means in small letters your last name followed by the initial of your first name, e.g., cranfordl (for Lorin Cranford)
The appropriate file domain letters. For MS Word it is .doc; for MS Works it is .wps; for web format it is .html; for Word Perfect it is .wpd.
Example:

Subject:

r311Nq06CranfordL.doc

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Topic Range covered: 3.3.2 - 3.3.3
Direct Link to quiz:

HTML formatted quiz
MS .doc formatted quiz

Note on answering questions:

In Regard to Question 2: When a large number of passages are contained in the specified topic range for a quiz (at least a dozen or more), then I don't expect over a couple of sentences in summation of each passage. However, when the number of passages is small (less than a dozen), then I expect more detail in the summation of each passage.

Presentations

Thursday, Nov. 6

Tim Ledford on topic 3.4.4.3
Note to presentors:

If you want to use a Power Point Presentation with my ThinkPad laptop, be sure to send me via email attachment a copy of it by next Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Make sure that the Presentation Guidelines are carefully followed in preparing your presentation.

10/24/03
17:00

Quiz 6

Now activated
Due next Tuesday, Oct. 28
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachment sent to GWU@cranfordville.com.

Deadline is midnight on due date.
NOTE the following:
For Religion 311N DAY class

Subject:

r311Nq0#YourName.###

Explanation of above:

For incorrectly filled out email subject fields, an automatic 5 points will be deducted from the grade.

My system that processes incoming emails is set to automatically file the emails in the proper folder and is based on reading the above information in the subject field. If the field isn't correctly filled out, the email tends to get lost. It can take a long time to find these, which is wasted time caused by students not following instructions.

The correct section number (A for GOAL; N for day) must be included after the course number
The correct quiz number, with a zero in front of quizzes 1 through 9, must be indicated.
Your name means in small letters your last name followed by the initial of your first name, e.g., cranfordl (for Lorin Cranford)
The appropriate file domain letters. For MS Word it is .doc; for MS Works it is .wps; for web format it is .html; for Word Perfect it is .wpd.
Example:

Subject:

r311Nq06CranfordL.doc

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Topic Range covered: 3.2.1 - 3.2.2
Direct Link to quiz:

Presentations

Scheduled

for Tuesday, Oct. 28

Josh Earls on topic 3.3.2.1

for Thursday, Oct. 30

Matt Pennington on topic 3.3.3.2
Austin Cox on topic 3.3.3.3
David Hildebran on topic 3.3.3.5

Note to presentors:

If you want to use a Power Point Presentation with my ThinkPad laptop, be sure to send me via email attachment a copy of it by next Monday, Oct. 27 for a Tuesday presentation and by next Wednesday, Oct. 29, for a Thursday presentation.
Make sure that the Presentation Guidelines are carefully followed in preparing your presentation.

Because of the large number of presentations, the 20 minute presentation time limit will be followed very strictly.

10/17/03
20:15

All tests and homework assignments are brought back to class only once after they are graded and recorded. Subsequently they are placed in the Return Box that is located on the right front side of my desk in the GWU office in LND 232. You can pick them up anytime the office door is open.

The plan is for all the grading to be caught up by Wednesday of next week.
Presentations

Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23

Barry Wilson on topic 3.3.1.1

Note to presentors:

If you want to use a Power Point Presentation with my ThinkPad laptop, be sure to send me via email attachment a copy of it by next Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Make sure that the Presentation Guidelines are carefully followed in preparing your presentation.

10/10/03
14:00

Quiz 5

Now activated
Due next Tues, Oct. 14
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Deadline is midnight on due date.
Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Topic Range covered: 3.1
Direct Link to quiz:
Because no presentation was given during week 8 (Oct. 7-9), skip question 1 on the quiz.

Presentations

Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16

Christi Yontz on topic 3.2.2.

Note to presentors:

If you want to use a Power Point Presentation with my ThinkPad laptop, be sure to send me via email attachment a copy of it by next Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Make sure that the Presentation Guidelines are carefully followed in preparing your presentation.

Exam 2

Due next Thursday, Oct. 16
The exam may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Deadline is midnight on due date.
Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Grading:

Quiz 4 and Exam 1 will be completed by next Thursday.

Topic Range for class next Thursday: 3.2.1 - 3.2.2

10/5/03
21:30

No class on this Tuesday, Oct. 7

Due to the Department of Religious Studies all day 5-yr evaluation review and planning worshop.

Exam 2

Now activated
Due on Oct. 16
Click here for direct access
The exam may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Deadline is midnight on due date.
Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Grading:

I will complete the grading of quiz 4 during this week.

From Bebe Wagner

Department of Religious Studies majors are required to take the 16PF Personality Inventory before graduating. This is a tool that will help you understand your personal strengths and weaknesses. You will appreciate having this type of assessment of yourself as you go into your ministry. This will be an important tool as you gain experience and mature in your ministry and personal life.

The inventory and interpretation are offered each fall semester. Students are encouraged to take the 16PF during their Sophomore or Junior years. The test will be given on Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 9:25 in Lindsay 214. There is a $12.50 charge to help defray the cost. Please sign up and make payment in the Department of Religious Studies office suite (Lindsay 225) by noon Wednesday, October 22. Checks should be make to Gardner-Webb University.

Please email or call me at 406-4460 or Dr. Ron Williams at 406-3936 should you have any questions.

9/26/03
21:45

Quiz 4

Now activated
Due next Tuesday, Sept. 30
Click icon for direct access to the quiz:
Be sure to follow the instructions contained inside the quiz exactly as instructed! Following instructions is a part of the grading process.
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Deadline is midnight on due date.
Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Exam 2

Instructions are posted
Exam 2 will kick into gear next Thursday
See Schedule page for due date

Topic Range for next week: 2.2.2
For access to a copy of my chapter in the German Festschrift to be published this February in Europe, see "Throwing Your Margaritas to the Pigs: A Rhetorical Reading of Matt. 7:6."
Competitive Edge Dinner

Career Services is excited about a great opportunity we have for the seniors [and juniors] this year. We are hosting a Competitive Edge Dinner!!! This is a crash course on business protocol, including an etiquette dinner. The dinner will consist of a delicious, seven course meal in which the students will learn how to conduct themselves while interviewing over a formal meal

with five forks, four spoons, two knives, etc.

We also have an Image Consultant coming to speak to them from Charlotte. (Ms. Sonya Barnes works with executives all over the east coast on improving their image in the corporate world.) The dinner will also have a fashion show representing business attire and business casual. We believe this information will help our seniors to have a competitive edge in interviewing, and we need your help to encourage them to come. This event is on Thursday evening October 2nd from 7-9:30. The cost of the event is
$10.00. For more information, please have students contact our office inWashburn Hall or call us at 4562. Thank you,

Holly Sweat
Director of Career Services

(704)406-4562

9/19/03
21:15

Quiz 3

Now activated

Due by next Tuesday, Sept. 23

Click icon for direct access to the quiz:

Be sure to follow the instructions contained inside the quiz exactly as instructed! Following instructions is a part of the grading process.

Especially important is the content of the email Subject field and the quiz file name.

Points are being deducted on the grade for not strictly following the instructions!

The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Deadline is midnight on due date.

Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.

As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

The instructions for quiz 4 are now posted

Exam 1 is due next Thursday, Sept. 25

Topic range for next week: 2.2.1

9/12/03
9:05

Exam 1

Due by Thursday, Sept 25
Click icon for direct access to the exam:
The exam covers topic 1.0 and subtopics dealing with tools of analysis.
Be sure to follow the instructions contained inside the quiz exactly as instructed! Following instructions is a part of the grading process.
The exam may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Deadline is midnight on due date.
Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Deadline is midnight on due date.
As hard copy printout at the beginning of class. Deadline is classtime on due date.

Next Tuessday, Sept. 16, we will begin the study of unit 2.0 in the course outline.

Instructions for Quiz 3 are posted.

The remaining quiz 2 papers will be graded over the weekend.

9/5/03
8:00

The due date of midnight Thursday, Sept. 4, for quiz 1 is now passed.

Quiz 1 turned in now will be subject to the late penalty of minus ten points for the first week and minus twenty points for two weeks.

Quiz 2 is now activated

The quiz is due next Tuesday, Sept. 9
Covers topic 1.2, on the use of Bible translations.
Click icon for direct access to the quiz:
Be sure to follow the instructions contained inside the quiz exactly as instructed! Following instructions is a part of the grading process.
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Due by midnight.
Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Due by midnight.
As hard copy printout due at the beginning of class.

Quiz grading

Quzzes turned in electronically will be returned via email attachment as they're graded.
The hard copy quizzes will be returned next Tuesday, Sept. 9, at class time.

Next Tuesday, Sept. 9, we will begin the study of topic 1.3, dealing with the use of gospel synopses.
A revised Schedule page is now posted that separates out the two sections in order to make it easier for everyone to follow the assignment due dates for each class.

8/29/03
7:55

Quiz 1 is now activated and will be due next Tuesday, Sept. 2

Click icon for direct access to the quiz:
The quiz covers topic 1.1 dealing with commentaries.
Be sure to follow the instructions contained inside the quiz exactly as instructed! Following instructions is a part of the grading process.
The quiz may be turned in by one of three methods:

As an email attachement sent to GWU@cranfordville.com. Due by midnight.
Via fax sent to 704-434-0472. Due by midnight.
As hard copy printout due at the beginning of class.

The deadline for completing the Student Profile online form in order to receive bonus points is this Saturday, Aug. 30.
Presentation Assignment:

I have not yet received requests for a Presentation Assignment from the following individuals:

Anthony Cox
Josh Earls

Penalty points off the Participation Grade will begin at the end of next week for failure to submit request.

Next Tuesday we will begin the discussion of Topic 1.2 as indicated on the Schedule page.

8/26/03
11:15

If you haven't yet received from me your email providing you with the password and user ID for the WebGrade, send me an email at GWU@Cranfordville.com and I will forward it to you. The WebGrade is not connected to the GWU system; thus the university passwords etc. are not applicable to this. The email will look like this:

Subject: Web gradebook for R311A

Your Name,
Below are instructions for accessing your grades over the internet at Micrograde's Webgrade site. This page can be accessed 24h7d in Web Gradebook under Your Choices in your class courseroom (click this hyperlink for access). It's located at the bottom of the list.

Here are some important instructions.
1. The required Student ID is your GWU Student ID number: ????????????????
2. The MicroGrade automatically generated Password is ????????????????

3. Also, the updated MicroGrade system allows for two email addresses. If you have a second address, please supply it to me and I will enter it into the gradebook. This will help insure that grade reports come through okay.

Hopefully, this will simplify the grade reporting process for both you and me. I'm using this system because the GWU Blackboard is both unreliable and grades would have to be manually entered into it. The WebGrade system is linked to the version of the electronic gradebook that I use and uploading the files is a mere click of a button after the gradebook has been update.

Dr. Cranford

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Dr. Lorin L. Cranford
Professor of Religion
Gardner-Webb University
PO Box 7241
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Home Office: 704 434-5657
GWU Office: 704 434-8038
Fax: 704 434-0472
gwu@cranfordville.com
Cranfordville at
http://cranfordville.com

8/21/03
23:25

Religion 311N (Day Class)

Everyone needs to complete two items prior to class next Thursday:

Student Profile online form
Request for Presentation Assignment online form.

Next Tuesday we will cover Topics 1.1 - 1.1.2. Be sure to read through the Lecture Notes material on these topics prior to next Tuesday.

8/19/03
18:50

An important policy in my classes,
where there are two sections of the same courses being offered during the same semester. If you miss a class session (note the term) or sessions in one class, you can make up that missed class session in one section by attending the nearest class session in the other section. For example, those who missed the first two sessions of the night class (Rel 311A) last Thursday evening can attend the day section (Rel 311N) at 2:40 this coming Thursday afternoon. You will need to fill out the Request For Attendance Adjustment online form, so that I can keep track of your attendance. Otherwise, penalty points for absences will be applied to your semester Participation Grade.

8/14/03
22:35

	Don't forget to complete two online forms:
	1. Student Profile (5 bonus points within time limit) 2. Presentation Assignment Request

8/8/03
13:45

For those class members enrolled in Religion 311 on Tues - Thurs at 2:40,
your first class is on Thursday, Aug. 21!
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For BOTH classes, the first class period will be held in
Dover Library Computer Lab
not in Lindsay where will will meet after the first class period.

Psst!! If you want to get a running start on the best choice of presentation assignments, click on the sun. Fill out the online form as instructed and you are set to go.

5/14/03
18:30

Welcome
to the
Religion 311
Bulletin Board

Some Items of Note:
1. The development of the Religion 311 course room is just now getting underway at the beginning of summer. The various aspects of its development will continue periodically through the summer months so that everything will be in final form by the beginning of the fall semester.

2. This means that the course design is also in process and is not yet finalized. With multiple sections already scheduled a flexible structure is being developed to accommodate classes with different numbers of students enrolled.

3. Check the course room occasionally for insight into how the structure is being developed.

My philosophy of teaching the upper level undergraduate courses stresses the importance of each student developing skills in handling the text of the Bible, not just learning the data inside the scripture. Thus the course design will highlight skill development as an essential part of the class.

This particular class focuses attention on the synoptic gospels. This means three areas of skill development: (1) learning what tools to use in the study of the gospel texts, as well as how to use them; (2) building on a basic exegetical foundation a layer of specialized interpretative strategies uniquely appropriate to gospel study; and (3) applying these two previous areas of skill development to extensive study of the gospel texts.