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LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
OZAMIZ CITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

SYLLABUS IN LASALLE
SY 2018-2019

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY VISION AND MISSION

Vision
La Salle University is a leading learner-centered, catholic University and the center of excellence in Mindanao, accessible to all especially the poor and youth-at-risk.

Mission
To Realize this Vision, We Commit Ourselves To:
• Recruiting and retaining highly qualified faculty and staff;
• Providing a learner-centered education committed to life-long learning;
• Generating new knowledge to address the needs of a sustainable Earth, the community, church and society; and
• Producing Lasallians who have the spirit of faith, zeal for service, and communion in mission.

Goal
As a leading learner-centered institution, La Salle University aims to be institutionally and internationally accredited.

Objectives
To realize its Vision, accomplish its Mission and attain its Goals, the university endeavors to:
• Empower the faculty and staff through professional enhancement and post graduate studies;
• Provide quality Christian education to the poor and youth-at-risk;
• Become the resource of the society in generating new knowledge; and
• Produce faith-filled, service-oriented, and socially responsible graduates..
Core Values
Inspired by the teaching of St. John Baptist De La Salle, the members of the university community shall live by these core values.

o Faith: LSU nurtures a community with unwavering belief in God.

o Service: LSU leads to promote a just, safe, and progressive society.
o Communion: LSU collaborates with all in improving peoples’ quality of life in the light of gospel values.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES VISION AND MISSION

Vision

The college of Arts and Sciences lays the groundwork and hub of knowledge to produce well-rounded professionally competent, humane and moral individuals who
as Filipino Lasallians appreciate social and natural realities in a general sense.

Mission

As LSU’s hub of learning, the College provides transformative Christian education in the humanities, natural and social sciences to prepare the students in their
professional life to serve God and society.

Goal and Objectives

 Foster in the students a sense of solidarity with the least, the last and the lost;
 Deepen students’ response in communion with God and with one another;
 Equip students to be able to act responsibly; and initiate social transformation as a response to the call of Jesus’ radical discipleship.
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SYLLABUS

General Description
Subject : Lasalle
Descriptive Title : Life and Works of St. John Baptist de La Salle
Unit Credit : 3 units

I. Course Description

This course deals with the study of the lived experiences of the Beloved Founder: St. John Baptist de La Salle, in his Ministry of Education in the areas of Faith,
Service and Communion, as he teaches the minds, touches the hearts and transforms the lives of others. It also focuses on the discussion of the significant key
events in the life of St. John Baptist De La Salle, and eventually rediscover our link to the Lasallian story. It also explains his spirituality and mission, and at
the same time, points out its significance to today’s mission. Furthermore, it will hopefully lead and inspire them to pursue the Lasallian tradition and identity by
practicing the Lasallian way of life in the family, school, community and environment.

II. Course Objectives

While taking this course, the students are expected to:

1. identify key events in the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle

2. create meaning on the significant events in the life of St. La Salle in relation to their own key events in life
3. discuss their deeper understanding of the life and works of St. La Salle which is relevant to their lives as millennials
4. pinpoint the importance of the life and works of the Lasallian Saints, Lasallian Brothers and Lay partners, to the young of today
5. expose themselves to the life of the poor
6. help care for the environment for the life of the world
7. live in the Lasallian spirituality through prayers and actions (praxis)
8. participate in the contextualized Lasallian Mission unique in Mindanao (Subanen, Muslim, Bisaya)
9. evaluate their lives in the following areas: Education, Environment, Youth Formation, Youth Involvement and Good Governance at home, school,
boarding house, church and community (LAYA - Lasallian Youth Agenda)
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III. INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Employ personal and professional skills in solving problems and making decisions
2. Exhibit social responsibility to address needs and problems
3. Engage in lifelong learning process to improve quality of life
4. Transmit ideas responsibly and proficiently in written, oral and other forms of communication
5. Assess national and global issues and challenges judiciously
6. Work competently at par with international standards
7. Actively participate in the promotion of faith and life
8. Conduct publishable relevant research related to specific fields

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES & MAP

While taking this course, the students are expected to:

A. Cognitive

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
COURSE OUTCOMES
ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO4 ILO5 ILO6 ILO7
*P *P *P *D *I *I *D
 Discuss significant key events in the life of St. John Baptist De La Salle
 Discover our link to the Lasallian story in order to do our Lasalllian Mission in today’s context *P *P *P *P *P * *D

 Identify and describe a person who has the Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service and Communion in Mission *I *P *P *D *I *I *D

Legend: I-Introduced (The student gets introduced to concepts/principles)

P-Practiced (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D-Demonstrated (The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)
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B. Affective

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
COURSE OUTCOMES
ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO4 ILO5 ILO6 ILO7

 Inspire to pursue the Lasallian tradition and identity *P *P *P *P *D

 have signs of the presence of God in one’s life *P *P *P *P *I *I *D

 Have a heart with Zeal for Service and Communion in Mission *P *P *P *P *I *D

Legend: I-Introduced (The student gets introduced to concepts/principles

P-Practiced (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D-Demonstrated (The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)

C. Psychomotor

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
COURSE OUTCOMES
ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO4 ILO5 ILO6 ILO7

*P *P *P *P *I *I *D
 create meaning on the significant events in the life of St. John with one’s own key events
*P *P *P *P *I *I *D
 do a Lasallian Mission in Campus or Out Campus
 have the signs of the Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service and Communion in Mission *P *P *P *P *I *I *D

Legend: I-Introduced (The student gets introduced to concepts/principles)

P-Practiced (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D-Demonstrated (The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)
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COURSE OUTLINE
Scope and Sequence Time
Frame
Introductory Topics 1. De La Salle: The Beloved Founder
 The Key Events in the Life of St. La Salle 8 hrs
 The Writings of St. John Baptist de La Salle 2 hrs.
 Film Viewing 1hr.
PRELIM EXAMINATION 2hrs
B. Enabling Topics 2. Lasallian Prayers 7 hrs.
 Meditations for the Time of Retreat
 Lasallian Prayers in a University Setting 4 hrs.
3. Lasallian Saints of Yesterday and Tomorrow 2 hrs.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
4. Living the Spirituality of St. La Salle in the 21st Century 9 hrs.
 The Spirituality of St. John Baptist de La Salle (Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service & Communion in Mission)
 The 3 Lasallian Short Prayers 3 hrs.
 Fostering Vocation of the Lasallian Brothers-A Responsibility of all 1 hr
PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION

C. Culminating Topics 5. Fr. De La Salle’s mission, Our Mission

 La Salle: The Mission and the Ministry of the Christian Teacher 3 hrs.
 The Youth At Risk: The Clientele of La Salle’s Christian Schools 5hrs.
 La Salle’s Concept of the Christian Educators 3 hrs.
 La Salle’s Church of the poor 1 hr.
 La Salle’s Impact on Education 1hr.

FINAL EXAMINATION

A. Introductory Activities
1. De La Salle: The Beloved
Founder
Lesson 1: The Key Events in the
Life of St. La Salle
Lesson 2: The Writings of St.
John Baptist de La Salle
Lesson 3: Film Viewing
B. Enabling Activities
2.Lasallian Prayers
Lesson 1: Meditations for the
Time of Retreat
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Learning Activities, Resources and Materials Time Frame
 Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2000). John Baptist de La Salle.Manila: De La Salle University Press, 8hrs
Inc. Pp.1-30
 Baldwin, Edward, FSC and Bragado, Erlinda (1993). The Charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle.
Manila: De La Salle University Press, pp 87
2 hrs.
 Baldwin, Edward, FSC and Bragado, Erlinda (1993). The Charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle.
Manila: De La Salle University Press, pp 64-81
ACTIVITY 1: PEP ACTIVITY: Make a timeline of your own journey with God. Note the following:
PERSONS: persons who touched and influenced your life, EVENTS: Milestones and high points, crisis and
difficulties, PLACES: that are important in your life or memorable PERSONS, EVENTS AND PLACES in
your life either positive or negative. ACTIVITY 2: QUIZ: ARRANGE CHRONOLOGICALLY THE KEY
EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF FR. DE LA SALLE
 www.lasalle.ie/writings The Irish Association for the Lasallian Mission
ACTIVITY 1: Reading and reflecting on the selected letters of Fr. De La Salle, 1hr.
ACTIVITY 2. Discussing the 100 Quotations of Fr. De La Salle,
 Film Viewing: Frere 2hrs
ACTIVITY: LSCG or Lasallian Small Caring Groups regarding the insights on the Film
 Loes, Augustine, FSC. (1975). Meditations For the Time of Retreat. Minnesota: St. Mary’s College 7 hrs.
Press pp.1-101.
ACTIVITY1: Symbol Making by Dyads/Triads one symbol per MTR (MTR 1-16)
ACTIVITY2: Reporting same groupings in activity 1

Lesson 2: Lasallian Prayers in a
University Setting
Lesson 3: Lasallian Saints of
Yesterday and Tomorrow
Living the Spirituality of St. La
Salle in the 21st Century
Lesson 1: The Spirituality of St.
John Baptist de La Salle (Spirit of
Faith, Zeal for Service and
Communion in Mission)
Lesson 2: The 3 Lasallian Short
Prayers
Lesson 3: Fostering Vocation of
the Lasallian Brothers-A
Responsibility of all
C.
D. Culminating Activities
Fr. De La Salle’s mission, Our
Mission
8
3hrs
 Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2004). La Sallian Prayers in a University Setting.Manila: De La Salle
University Press, Inc. Pp.1-32
ACTIVITY 1: Lectio Divina or Prayer using Bible Passages Like Psalms 139:1-24, John 15:1-17, Hosea
11:1-11, Isaiah 43:1-7
ACTIVITY 2: Creative Lasallian Prayer Writing
ACTIVITY 3: Celebrating the Eucharist, the highest form of Prayer whole semester round
3hrs
 Meoli, Rodolfo, FSC. (2007). Lasallian Saints of yesterday and …Tomorrow.Rome: De La Salle
Institute pp.5-63
 ACTIVITY: Role Playing: (Their favorite Saints)
3 hrs.
 Baldwin, Edward, FSC and Bragado, Erlinda ed. (1993). The Charism of St. John Baptist de La
Salle. Manila: De La Salle University Press, pp 39-51
9 hrs.
Activity1: Reporting by group (The Spirituality of St. John Baptist de La Salle and toward a Lasallian
spirituality for Social Transformation)
Activity2: Tree or Vegetable planting or gardening at home
3 hrs.
Activity: Brainstorming with Power Point Presentation and Handouts: The 3 Lasallian Short Prayers: The
Summary of Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service and Communion in Mission
1h
Activity: Vocation Sharing with notes from Brothers Armin and Aidan
 Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2000). John Baptist de La Salle.Manila: De La Salle University Press,
Inc. Pp.137-156
ACTIVITY: 1. Sharing on the Lasallian Mission
2. In Campus/out Campus Mission
3 hrs.
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Lesson 1:La Salle: The Mission  Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2000). John Baptist de La Salle.Manila: De La Salle University Press,
and the Ministry of the Christian Inc. Pp.157-171
Teacher

ACTIVITY: Power point presentation of Barna research of 2011 about the youth of today 5 hrs.
Sharing about the pupils of Fr. De La Salle

Lesson 2:The Youth At Risk: The  Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2000). John Baptist de La Salle.Manila: De La Salle University Press,
Clientele of La Salle’s Christian Inc. Pp.217-229
Schools 3 hrs.
ACTIVITY: Sharing: “My Favorite Teachers and the Teachers I hate” learning from both

Lesson 3:La Salle’s Concept of  Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2000). John Baptist de La Salle.Manila: De La Salle University Press,
the Christian Educators Inc. Pp.1-30230-242

ACTIVITY: Sharing on the different types of poverty (Moral, Spiritual, material,etc…) Note :Evangelical
Poverty is the kind of poverty that the priests and sisters have a vow
1 hr.

Lesson 4:La Salle’s Church of the  Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2000). John Baptist de La Salle.Manila: De La Salle University Press,
poor Inc. Pp.1-30Pp272-294 1 hr.

ACTIVITY: Sharing on the following areas: Education, Environment, Youth Formation, Youth Involvement
Lesson 5:La Salle’s Impact on
and Good Governance at home, school, boarding house, church and community (LAYA- Lasallian Youth
Education
Agenda)
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Grading System:
The grades of the students are based on quizzes or short tests, recitation, homework or term paper, etc., and the periodical tests.
Grade limits in each period are as follows
HIGHEST GRADE LOWEST GRADE
Preliminary 100 65
Midterm 100 65
Pre-Final 100 65
Final 100 65

The passing score is 70% of the perfect score.

Computation of Periodical Grades

2 1
MidtermGrade =3 Class Standing + 3 Exam
2 1
Temporary Final Grade = 3Class Standing + 3 Exam
𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒+𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒
Final Grade = 2
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V11. References:

1. Baldwin, Edward, FSC and Bragado, Erlinda ed. (1993). The Charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Manila: De La Salle University Press
2. Loes, Augustine, FSC. (1975). Meditations For the Time of Retreat. Minnesota: St. Mary’s College Press
3. Luistro, Armin FSC (2010) message from the visitor: Vocation Fostering-A responsibility of all. Greenhills: La Salle
4. Meoli, Rodolfo, FSC. (2007). Lasallian Saints of yesterday and …Tomorrow. Rome: De La Salle Institute
5. www.lasalle.ie/writings The Irish Association for the Lasallian Mission
6. Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2000). John Baptist de La Salle.Manila: De La Salle University Press, Inc.
7. Wright, Gregory, FSC, Ph.D. (2004). La Sallian Prayers in a University Setting.Manila: De La Salle University Press, Inc.

Prepared by Approved by Noted by

Silvestra de Luna, Wennie Aujero, Glenn Morito, Crisanto MRS. KARYL PEROCHO MR. NOEL ALAMIN
Sebial
Faculty Members Chairperson Dean

I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations from
me as a student of Theology 1 during the Second Semester of SY 2018-2019 . I am fully aware of the consequences of non-
compliance with the above mentioned requirements and expectations.

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I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations from
me as a student of Theology 1 during the Second Semester of SY 2018-2019 . I am fully aware of the consequences of non-
compliance with the above mentioned requirements and expectations.

_______________________------------------------------------------------------______________________
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