Professor: Jake B. Sorensen Class: Sec. 034 Tue. & Thurs. 9-9:50
Room: 340-B JSB Textbook: Church History Manual 341-343
Phone: (385) 232-0866 Email: sorensen_17@hotmail.com
Office Hours: Tue. – Thurs. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
(or by appointment)
As this Semester begins I would like to welcome you to our class! I hope you enjoy learning about Church History as much as I do. I anticipate this class to be challenging, but worth your while! This class will be of much value to you, as you study the concepts and principles taught and apply them to your everyday lives. This semester will be a great one so please come prepared, ready to learn and invite the spirit more fully into your life. If you have any special needs, concerns, or any questions please let me know, and I will do my best to accommodate.
The following scale is based on total percentages required to obtain the listed grades. It is possible that based on overall class performance, schedule changes, or other factors the scale may vary from what is shown below, but any variation would always be to the student’s advantage.
A 93-100% B- 79-81.9% D+
A- 89-92.9% C+ 75-78.9% D
64.6-68.9%
61-64.5%
B+ 85-88.9% C 72-74.9% D- 56-60.9%
B 82-84.9% C- 69-71.9% E (fail) 0-55.9%
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Jan. 5 Introduction
10 Ch. 1 Prelude to the Restoration
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Ch. 2 Joseph Smith’s New England Heritage
Ch. 3 The First Vision
Ch. 4 A Period of Preparation, 1823-29
24 Ch. 5 Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon and Restoration of the
. Priesthood
26 Ch. 6 Organization of the Church Expands
31 Ch. 7 The Infant Church Expands
Feb. 2
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Review Test #1 Ch. 1-7
Ch. 8 Gathering to Ohio
Ch. 9 Gathering to the Land of Zion
14 Ch. 10 Development of the Church in Ohio, 1831-34
16 Ch. 11 Expulsion from Jackson County
21 Ch. 12 Zion’s Camp
23 Ch. 13 Glorious Days in Kirtland, 1834-36
28 Ch. 14 The Apostasy in Kirtland, 1836-38
Mar. 1
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Review Test #2 Ch. 8-14
Ch. 15 The Church in Northern Missouri, 1836-38
8 Ch. 16 Missouri Persecutions and Expulsion
13 Ch. 17 Refuge in Illinois
15 Ch. 18 The Mission of the Twelve
20 Ch. 19 Life in Nauvoo the Beautiful
22 Ch. 20 Doctrinal Developments in Nauvoo
27 Ch. 21 Growing Conflict in Illinois
29 Ch. 22 The Martyrdom
Apr. 3
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Review Test #3 Ch. 15-22
No Class
10 Review for Final Exam
12 Review for Final Exam
16-19 Final Exam Week
Days Doors
Open
Last
Test
 Testing days cannot be made up, No Exceptions, if you have any concerns about test days please see me in advance or prior to the test day.
 Tests 1-3 will be held in the Testing Center the day before, the day of, and the day after the review. Please see Testing
Center Schedule for times you may take the test.
 Final Exam will be the 16 th -19 th of April, please see to it you show up prepared following all BYU Policies. The Final exam will comprise of all 22 chapters. Please plan accordingly.
Monday
Tuesday-
Friday
Sunday
All Tests
Collected
10AM 9PM 10PM
8AM
CLOSED
9PM 10PM
Saturday 10AM 3PM 4PM
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Class members will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
1. Attendance – 100pts total
Students should be able to communicate and recall all information contained in classroom lectures and discussions. It is therefore expected that students will attend class regularly and be prepared to take part in class discussions by having studied specific chapters designated for the class period. An Attendance
Record is available under Course Materials in Blackboard. All students are allowed three days of absence, while review days are optional for all students as well. 100 points will be given for attendance all together. A 5 point loss will be taken for each additional day of absence, over three days.
2. Reading – 150pts total
Each student is expected to read each chapter. By reading these chapters students will familiarize themselves with the principles taught from Church
History. Please bring textbook and scriptures to every class. Three random pop quizzes will be given throughout the semester to insure students are reading course material. These quizzes will be worth 50 points each, 150 points all together.
3. Assignments – 220pts total
Each chapter will have five questions to answer to ensure students comprehension. Questions will be found at the end of each chapter and will be due the next class after the reading assignment is given. Each question is worth 2 points, which makes a total of 220 points, for all 22 chapters.
3. Tests – 600pts total
There will be three tests given during the semester. All three Tests will be worth
200 points each. (50 multiple choice worth 1pt each, 25 true or false questions
1pt. each, 25 fill in the blank questions 5pts each, with a total of 200 points)
Test questions will come from reading comprehension, discussions and lectures, and questions the textbook asks.
4. Final Exam- 300pts total
Final Exam is worth 300 Points. A review will be given the last two days of class. Final Exam will cover all 22 chapters taught in this class.
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Brigham Young University: To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life by providing an education that is (1) spiritually strengthening, (2) intellectually enlarging, (3) character building, and (4) leading to lifelong learning and service.
Religious Education: Students who successfully complete the required
Doctrinal Foundation Core in Religious Education will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired an understanding of LDS scripture, doctrine and history through the process of rigorous study and personal faith (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118). To also inherent in the process of learning, by study and by faith, is the responsibility each student assumes for his or her part in the learning process. Therefore, students who apply themselves will be able to demonstrate competence in the following areas: (1) recall factual information necessary for a basic understanding of LDS scripture, doctrine and history, (2) analyze and interpret LDS scripture, doctrine and history, (3) use factual knowledge and conceptual understanding of LDS scripture, doctrine and history to problem solve, and (4) seek the Holy Ghost as an aid in studying and pondering LDS scripture, doctrine and history.
Religion 341: At the end of this course students will be able to:
1) Understand and discuss the historical, doctrinal, and cultural background of Church History up to the Martyrdom of the Prophet
Joseph Smith in June 1844
2) Identify concepts and Gospel Principles throughout Church History
3) Understand basic concepts and the lifestyles of those who endured during the early periods of the church.
4) Apply the doctrines, principles and truths taught by individuals and learn from reading the text
5) Bear testimony of the value of Church History
6) Discover the trials and hardships that helped shape the church
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This class will use Blackboard to post announcements, readings assignments, course documents, test reviews, course changes, grades etc. Therefore, students should regularly check Blackboard throughout the semester. EACH STUDENT is responsible to keep current with online announcements, deadlines, and changes.
Blackboard can be found through Route Y on BYU’s homepage.
Each student is encouraged to complete an online evaluation of the class and teacher at the end of the semester. This evaluation will be accessible through Route Y in “Student Ratings.” The deadline for completing your evaluation will be the last Saturday before finals begin (Saturday, April
14 th ).
Full support is given to University policies related to the Honor Code,
Students with Disabilities, the Prevention of Sexual Harassment and
Classroom Disruption. These policies can be reviewed in their full form on the Religious Education website: http://www.religion.byu.edu/students.htm#Policies
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