Marriage, Family and Faith: Basic Worldviews – DBFA 300

CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

This course examines basic cultural and biblical worldviews regarding both marriage and the family as core societal institutions and lays a biblical foundation for understanding policy making and advocacy concerns. Philosophical and spiritual dynamics are examined from a Judeo-Christian perspective and in light with current social norms. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

The evolving definitions of marriage and the family are among the most controversial social issues in America today. How Christians navigate the complexities of these issues matters greatly for both an eternal impact on individual families, but also as it pertains to societal impact regarding the direction of a nation. There is a need to understand the history and current landscape of these conflicting world-views and provide the foundations of a plan for the preservation of traditional Judeo-Christian values, as well as the well-being of the family. 

Course Assignment

Textbook Readings and Lecture Presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module 1: Week 1.

Essay Assignments (4)

The student will write four double-spaced essay of at 500 words in current APA format using a provided prompt about the various issues impacting the family. Each essay must incorporate research and demonstrate course-related knowledge. (CLOs A, B, C, D, E).

4-MAT Book Review Assignments (2)

The 4-MAT Book Review system is a way of responding to readings that requires the learner to interact with new ideas on several levels, including a Summary, Concrete Responses, a Reflection, and personal Application. Each 4-MAT Book Review Assignment must be 900 to 1,300 words with each section totaling 200 to 250 words in length. This assignment must include a title page, reference page, and follow current APA formatting. Please see the specific assignment instructions included within the course. (CLOs A, B, E).

Quizzes (2)

There will be two open book quizzes in the course. Quiz: Mid-Term will cover materials from Modules 1: Week 1- Module 4: Week 4. Quiz: Final will cover materials from Module 5: Week 5- Module 8: Week 8. (CLOs A, E).