MARRIAGE and FAMILY
Course Syllabus
ZION BIBLE COLLEGE
SS2231-01, 2 Credits
Spring Semester, 2011
Monday 6:30 – 8:20 PM: Room 103
Rev. James T. Pierce, Adjunct Professor
Office: Hasseltine, Room 104B
Office: (508) 697-6625 Home (508) 947-1464
Email address: mempepp@aol.com
Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course addresses marriage and premarital situations and relationships. The study reviews family
issues that arise and discusses parenting skills. This course is designed to explain the value, importance,
necessity and sacredness of strong, healthy marriages.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will:
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Consider the stages of dating.
Examine the subject of mate selection.
Formulate a biblical foundation for marriage.
Recognize many of the responsibilities that make for a lasting marriage.
Acquaint themselves with the skills of parenting with a goal of building strong Christian families.
TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS:
1. The Holy Bible
2. McDonald, Cleveland; McDonald, Philip M. Creating a Successful Christian Marriage.
Grand Rapids, Baker Books, 1999.
3. Chapman, Gray. The Five Love Languages, How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your
Mate. Chicago, Northfield Publishing, 1995.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Class Attendance: (See Student Handbook)
2. Examinations: All due dates for examinations are on the syllabi. NO LATE TESTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED. There will be five (5) Tests. The student is required to do all (5) five tests. Five (5)
extra credit points for completion for reading text.
3. Homework:
A. Notes Report: you will be required to have the loose leaf book done by the teacher entitled
“The Christian Family,” you will be required to analyze each chapter ¾ page per chapter and have
it in on February 14th. A one-page (1) commentary on what you have learned from the notes will
conclude your report. NO LATE REPORTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
B. “The Five Love Languages.” Included in the paper, A thorough analysis of each chapter (3/4
page per chapter), also, one final page commenting on what you have learned/how the book will
enable you to be a better spouse. Date due: March 28th
4. Grading Scale: Tests = 2/3, Papers = 1/3
5. Daily Assignments: Student is required to have read the chapter assigned for the daily lectures.
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POLICIES:
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all class periods. Three absences are granted for illness, personal matters,
or for emergencies. Please refer to the Student Handbook for information on excessive absences.
Extension/Late Paper Policy: All papers are due at the beginning of class with no exceptions.
Extensions will only be granted for the following four reasons: 1) hospitalization for illness. A doctor’s
note confirming such is required; 2) extended serious illness that prevents a student from attending class.
This requires a doctor’s note and signature of verification from the student’s Resident Director; 3)
funerals or family emergencies granted as an approved absence by the Academic Dean and Dean of
Students; 4) school-approved activities. If the student meets one of these exceptions, a “Request for
Extension Form” must be filled out. The form can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the
Office of the Academic Dean. If your paper is turned in after attendance is taken, you will receive an
automatic point deduction of five (5) points. Each twenty-four hour period (this includes Saturday’s,
Sunday’s and school breaks) the paper is not turned in; there will be a forfeiture of another five (5) points
from the total points. If the paper is not turned in within five twenty-four hour periods after the due date
and time, an automatic score of zero (0) will be entered for the grade with no chance of making up the
paper/grade. If a hard copy cannot be presented by the specified time and hour (if submitted over the
weekend), then an email copy may be presented for verification of completion with a hard copy
following.
Examinations: Any missed exam may be made up if the exam was missed due to illness or other excused
absence (see Student Handbook). A make-up exam must be approved by the Academic Dean. A student
must fill out the make-up exam form located in the office of Admissions and Records. All approved make
up exams must be taken within seven days of the original exam.
Plagiarism:
A student who submits written material as his own work that has been copied in whole or in part from
another person's paper without acknowledgment is guilty of plagiarism. Material whether published or
unpublished, copied from another writer must be identified by the use of quotation marks and
documentation with specific citation of the source. Paraphrased material must likewise be attributed to
the original author. Copying another student's paper, with or without his permission or using his ideas
with only minimal reworking is plagiarism, as is the copying of material from printed books and
magazines without giving credit to the original source. Any student who submits a plagiarized paper or
who permits another person to copy his work, please consult the Student Handbook.
GRADING CRITERIA:
1. Due Dates:
A. No credit will be given for tests not made up with the terms found outlined in the
Handbook.
B. Every assignment must be handed in on time unless the Professor himself has granted
a grace period to the student.
2. There will be no make-up on quizzes not taken on the assigned date.
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01/24/11
01/31/11
02/07/11
02/14/11
02/21/11
03/07/11
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COURSE OUTLINE:
ASSIGNMENT
DATE
Textbook: Chapters 1,2
03/14/11
Begin reading Christian Family
Pastor's Notes,
Chapters 1-10
Textbook: Chapters 3,4
03/21/11
Continue reading Pastor's Notes, 1-10
TEST DUE: Chapters 1-4
TB: Chapters 5,6
Continue reading P.N. 1-10
Lecture/Discussion:
Magnificent Marriage, Ch. 1,2
Christian Family Notes Report
Due:
TB: Chapters 7,8
Lecture/Discussion: MM Ch. 3,4
TEST DUE: Chapters 5-8
Begin reading: “5 Love Languages”
Lecture/Discussion: MM Ch. 5
TB: Chapters 9-10
Lecture/Discussion: MM Ch. 6,7
Continue reading:
“5 Love Languages”
03/28/11
04/04/11
04/11/11
ASSIGNMENT
TB: Chapters 11. 12
Lecture/Discussion: MM Ch. 8
Continue reading:
“5 Love Languages”
TEST DUE: Chapters 9-12
TB: Chapter 15-17
Lecture/Discussion: MM Ch. 9
Continue reading:
“5 Love Languages”
TB: Chapters 17,18
Lecture/Discussion:
MM Ch. 10
BOOK REPORT DUE:
“5 Love Languages”
TEST DUE: Chapters 15-17
TB: Chapters 19,20
Lecture/Discussion:
Christian Parenting
Lecture/Discussion:
Christian Parenting
04/18/11
Lecture/Discussion:
Christian Parenting
05/02/11
TEST DUE: Chapters 18-20
Lecture/Discussion:
Christian Parenting
Marriage & Family Bibliography
1. The Exemplary Husband – Stewart Scott ISBN 1-885904-31-2, Focus Publishing, Bemidji, MN.
56619
2. The Complete Husband – Lou Priolo ISBN 978-1-879737-35-8, Calvary Press, Merrick, NY
11566
3. The Key To Your Child’s Heart – Gary Smalley ISBN 0-8499-0433-1, Word Publishing, Dallas,
TX
4. Christian Living In The Home – Jay E. Adams ISBN 0-87552-016-2, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
5. Strengthening Your Marriage – Wayne Mack ISBN 0-87552-333-1, P & R Publishers,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
6. Withhold Not Correction – Bruce A. Ray 0-87552-400-1, P & R Publishers, Phillipsburg, NJ
08865
7. The Family – John Mac Arthur, Jr. ISBN 0-8024-2524-0, Moody Press, Chicago, IL
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8. Intimate Issues – Linda Dillow & Lorraine Pintus ISBN 1-57856-149-3, Water brook Press,
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
9. Strengthening Your Marriage – Wayne A. Mack ISBN 0-87552-385-4, P & R Publishing,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
10. The Purity Principle – Randy Al corn ISBN 1-59052-195-1, Life Change Books, Multnomah, OR
11. Sunsets – Deborah Howard ISBN 158134-645-1, Crossway Books, Wheaton, IL 60187
12. The Hopeless Marriage – Jay E. Adams ISBN 978-1-889032-52-8, Timeless Texts, Stanley, NC
13. Shepherding A Child’s Heart – Tedd Tripp ISBN 0-9663786-4-4, Shepherd Press, Wapwallopen,
PA 18660
14. Don’t Make Me Count To Three – Ginger Plowman ISBN 0-9723046-4-9, Shepherd Press,
Wapwallopen, PA 18660
15. Age Of Opportunity – Paul David Tripp ISBN 0-87552-605-5, P & R Publishing, Phillipsburg, NJ
08865
16. When Good Kids Make Bad Choices – Elysa Fitzpatrick, Jim Newherser ISBN 0-7369-1564-8,
Harvest House Publishers, Eugene OR 97402
17. Solving Marriage Problems – Jay E. Adams ISBN 0-310-51081-8, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI
49530
18. Biblical Principles of Sex – Dr. Robert D. Smith ISBN 1-889032-39-5, Timeless Texts, NC
19. Holding Hands, Holding Hearts – Recovering A Biblical View of Dating – Richard D. Phillips &
Sharon L. Phillips ISBN 13-978-0-87552-520-4, P & R Publishing, NJ 08865
20. Successful Christian Parenting – John Mac Arthur, Word Publishing, Nashville, TN
21. The Winning Spirit – Chris Hall ISBN 0-7644-2396-7, Group’s Flagship Church Resources,
Loveland, CO 80539
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