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Course Specifications
(TQF. 3)

Christian University
of Thailand

Name of Institution:

Code: FM-ACS-015
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Christian University of Thailand

College/ School of .General

Education........................Program: ....................International
Program............................. Department:..................Social Sciences and
Humanities.....................................................

Section 1: General Information

1. Course Code and Course Title:.......... IHUM3111 Christian Ethics and the Goal
of Life ...................

2. Number of Credits:.................. 2(1.5-1-

3.5)..........................................................................................................

3.

Program: General Education (International)

Course Status:...............Social sciences and Humanity

Course................................................................................................
4.

Major Instructor: Miss Gladys U. Desmanos

Co-Instructor:

........................... ...............................................................................................
5. Semester/ Academic Year:

1/2012.
Year of Study: .........................1 year
st

academic.....................................................................................................................
6. Pre-requisite (if

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any) .............................................................................................................................

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7. Co-requisite (if
any)...............................................................................................................................
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8. Venue of Study:

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9. Date of Course Preparation or of the Latest Revision of Course :
.................June, 2012.............................................

Section 2: Course Objectives

1. Course Behavior Objective:
On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

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1.1 ...The
students will understand the teaching and the core value of

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Christianity

1.2 ...The students will be able to capture the principles of Christian Ethics.
1.3

...The students will be able to apply Christian principles to their

daily living.

2. Objective of Course Development or Course Improvement:

The students will understand Christianity clearly and correctly, so they can
apply the teachings in their daily living.
Section 3: Description and Procedure
1. Course Description
History and principles of Christianity, Christian beliefs,
morals and ethics, self-directed learning, disciplines, setting
life goals, coping and solving life problems.

2. Teaching Hours per Semester

Lecture

Tutor

Practice/

Practicum/

Self-study

Cooperative
Education

22.5 hours

15 hours

35 hours

1.3 Consultation Hours/ Week

1-2 hours per week by arrangement. Student can also ask question

through email or phone call.

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Section 4: Students Learning Outcomes Development

1. Ethics and Moral
1.1 Development in Ethics and Moral , Students will be able to

- Identify the problem of moral issue in Thai society, in their study and
in their profession.

- Distinguish right from wrong and will be able to make choice

responsibly.

- Understand the origin, meaning, and purpose of human life from

Christian perspectives.

- Identify the challenges, constraints, and limitations to life goals

achievement.

- Explain the factors associated with a successful achievement of life

and career goals.

- Describe the coping strategies and problem solving approaches in

dealing with unachieved life goals.

1.2 Teaching Methods

- Lectures

- Case studies
- Group discussion
- Group report

1.3 Evaluation Methods

- Class participation.

- Participate in group discussion.

- Submit report in time and use relevant materials

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2. Knowledge
2.1 Knowledge that Students Gain

- Know how to read and how to use the Bible

- Know about the people of the Bible

- Know some key texts that Christians regularly refer to

- Know the principle of Christianity

- Know the moral standard of Christianity

2.2 Teaching Methods
- Lecturing

- Reading assignment

- Searching from the Bible

- Video

- Group Discussion
2.3 Evaluation Methods

- Midterm and Final exam

- Report

3. Cognitive Skills

3.1 Development in Cognitive Skills

- Students are able to relate their lives with the stories from the Bible
-

Students will be able to draw some teachings from the Bible and

experiences of others

- Students will be able to make good decision when face with heavy

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3.2 Teaching Methods

- Lecturing.

- Brain Storming in problem solving

- Video

- Report

3.3 Evaluation Methods

- Group Discussion

- Ability to apply the principle learned and ability to suggest alternative

solutions
4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities

4.1 Development in Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities

- Involvement and participation in class and in group discussion

- Ability to express practical ideas in class and in group
- Take initiative to offer help without being asked

4.2 Teaching Methods

- Group Discussion

- Group Presentation
4.3 Evaluation Methods
- Discussion in group

- Evaluate the presentation

5. Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills
5.1 Development in Numerical Analysis Skills, Communication and

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- Students will be able to express their ideas both verbally and literary.

- Students will be able to communicate their ideas through social media

and will be able to do their research

5.2 Teaching Methods

- Use Information Technology in class

- Recommend useful websites to students

5.3 Evaluation Methods

- Evaluate the way students present their work

- Consider how students communicate

Section 5: Teaching and Evaluation Plan

1. Teaching Plan
Week

Numbe
Teaching Units

of
Hours

History and principles of

11/06 Christianity,

2.5
hrs

Teaching and Learning

Activities/ Teaching Aids

Theor Practice
y

lectur
e

Teaching
Aids

Case Study

/12
2
18/06
/12

Instructors

Rev. Dr.
Seree

Lorgunpai
Practice (1)

2.5
hrs

lectur Discuss Work sheet

e

Case

Study

group

discussion
VDO

Rev. Dr.
Seree

Lorgunpai
Miss

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Christian beliefs,

2.5
hrs

lectur

Case Study

/12
4

2/07/

9/07/

Practice (2)

morals and ethics,

Practice (3)

16/07

2.5

hrs

2.5
hrs

self-directed learning,

/12

purpose of human life:

23/07 The origin, meaning, and

30/07
/12
9
6/08/
12

2.5

2.5
hrs

2.5
hrs

Case

group

Study

discussion

Lorgunpai
Miss

Miss

Gladys U.

Study

Case Study

Desmanos

Discuss group
discussion

Case Study

lectur Discuss group

Miss
Gladys U.
Desmanos
Miss

Case

discussion

Gladys U.

Study

Case Study

Desmanos

lectur Discuss group

e

Seree

discussion

Study
e

Rev. Dr.

Case

Case

Christian Perspective
Apply Situations

Discuss Work sheet

lectur Discuss group

hrs

/12

Seree

Miss

12
6

Rev. Dr.
Lorgunpai

12
5

Page:

Miss

Case

discussion

Gladys U.

Study

Case Study

Desmanos

Mid-Term Exam

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disciplines,

13/08 Process of self-directed

/12

learning skills

11

Apply Situations

20/08

Theor Practice
y

group

hrs

discussion

2.5

lectur Discuss

group

Case Study
discussion
Case Study

setting life goals,

27/08 Challenges, constraints,

/12

Aids

lectur Discuss

hrs

and limitations

Instructors

Teaching

2.5

/12
12

Activities/ Teaching Aids

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2.5

lectur Discuss

group

hrs

discussion

2.5

lectur Discuss

group

hrs

discussion

Case Study

Desmanos

2.5

lectur Discuss

group

Rev. Dr.

Case Study

Lorgunpai

Case Study

Miss Gladys
U.

Desmanos

to life goals achievement.

13

Apply Situations

3/09/
12
14

coping and solving life

/12

Coping strategies and

10/09 problems

problem solving

hrs

discussion

Miss Gladys
U.

Seree

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17/09

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discussion

Miss Gladys
U.

Case Study Desmanos

Report Presentation

24/09
/12

2.5

lectur Discuss

group

Miss Gladys

hrs

discussion

U.

17

Case Study Desmanos

Final Exam

1/10/
12

2. Evaluation Plan
Learning Outcomes
1.1.2,2.1.4

Evaluation Methods
Attendance and Participation

Week of

Percentage of

Evaluation

Evaluation

Throughout

10%

the semester
1.1.3,2.1.1,2.2.2,3. Assignment Report

Week 15

20%

Week 15

10%

Week 9

25 %

Week 17

35 %

1.1,4.1.1
4.1.2,5.1.2,5.1.3,5. Presentation
1.4
1.1.1,2.1.3,3.1.2,5. Midterm Exam
1.1
1.1.1,2.1.3,3.1.2,5. Final Exam
1.1

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Section 6: Teaching Materials

1. Text Books .
- The Holy Bible

- McDowell, Josh , More than a Carpenter (in special English), Gospel

Publishing Mission, 1999

- Warren, Rick, The Purpose Driven Life, Zondervan, Grand Rapid,

2.

2002

Other Materials Required

- Movies: Facing the Giant, Fire proof , and The Covenant

3. Recommended Materials/ References

..............None............

Section 7: Course Evaluation and Course Operation Improvement

1. Evaluation Strategies of Course Effectiveness by
Students

.........................

- Observer the Questions and Answers of students in the Class

- Handout evaluation form

2. Teaching Evaluation Strategies

- Observation by those involve

- Exam results

- Reports of Student
- Evaluation forms

3. Teaching Improvement

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- Read the group reports

- Discuss with team teachers

4. Verification of Standards of Students Achievement in this Course
- The Exams and the report are cross-checked by other instructors
- There is a committee to inspect the quality of the course

5. Review and Improvement Plan for the Effectiveness of the Course

- Improve the course outline according to suggestions

- Add useful contents and remove inapplicable contents

Signed: . Instructor
Dean

Signed:

(Miss Gladys U. Desmanos)

()

//.

//.

Signed: . Chairperson of the Academic

Standard Committee

()

English Courses

for Undergraduate

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Evaluation Form for Group Report (15%)

Group No.....................................Group
Name ......................................................................................

Movie ...........................................................................................................
...............
score
Topics

goo

Excel

lent

1.

Writing Quality

1.
1

Ability to understand the story

1.
2

Ability to tell story line

1.

Ability to capture the conflicts and

problems in the story

1.

Ability to see the struggle of the main

characters in the story

1.
5

Problem solving in the story

2.

Life Application

2.

Ability to connect with persons in the

2.

Identification of issues

story

fair

poor

Need
Improve
ment

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4

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Ability to identify the culture differences

between students and

the movie

Relate similar issues in their contexts

Apply lessons learn to their situation

3.

Presentation

3.
1

accurate

3.
2

creative

3.
3

complete

3.
4

orderly

3.
5

attractive

Signed ................................................instructor
Date ................................. ...........

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